St Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
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Getting here
52.42100, -1.77524
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 227m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 227m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Stock Dove, Carrion Crow, Coal Tit +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Stock Dove, Carrion Crow, Coal Tit +55 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Dock Bug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +5 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Dock Bug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +5 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
Rail Trail: Widney Manor > DorridgeWalking route4.4 km
A 2.75-mile easy walk through Solihull’s suburbia and countryside between two stations, crossing the M42 and the river Blythe. Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 2.75 miles
Rail Trail: Hampton-in-Arden CircularWalking route5.8 km
A 3.6-mile easy amble from the ancient village of Hampton-in-Arden across the river Blythe to Marsh Lane Nature Reserve and back. Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 3.6 miles
Rail Trail: Birmingham International > Marston GreenWalking route6.4 km
A 4-mile walk discovering wildflower meadows, oak woodland and parkland along Low Brook on an easy route to Marston Green. Plane spotting optional! Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 4 miles
Rail Trail: Olton > ShirleyWalking route12.5 km
An 8-mile longer meander along the banks of the Grand Union Canal and the River Cole, through the heart of Tolkein Country! Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 8 miles
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Solihull-KnowleCycling route
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
A45 Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
3 Parks Cycle Route- Lime Route (Old Rectory Farm to Airport Viewing Area)Cycling route1.6 km
The all-weather route follows the valley of the Hatchford, Westley and Kingshurst Brooks whilst passing through an attractive mixture of formal parkland, wooded areas and open grassland.
Wildlife to spot
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St Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Solihull
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