St Gabriel's Church
Getting here
52.43534, -1.97549
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 457m away — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 457m away — 2 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +70 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Vine Weevil +5 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Vine Weevil +5 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Amphibious Bistort · last seen 2025; Plants — Amphibious Bistort · last seen 2025
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
27 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
The Leasowes Red Walking TrailWalking route3.3 km
Red trail 3.3km – 1 hour 15 minutes. Moderate difficulty with some undulating ground and one short climb. Gravelled paths lead you around the woodland valleys & watercourses.
Matthew Boulton TrailWalking route
Manufacturing & Migration WalkWalking route3 km
Since the Middle Ages, central Birmingham has been subject to constant change. On this walk learn about the latest wave of redevelopment and regeneration. See how the city’s heritage is celebrated in converted old and spectacular new buildings.
Bartley Drivepublic footpath · 131 m
🚴Cycling
111 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
Route 55Cycling route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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