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St Matthew's Church

📷 Steve Daniels · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.49053, -1.87727

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 108m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

26 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km

Birmingham to Napton section

Named routeLength 234 kmRegional walking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail EastWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail WestWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Findings TrailWalking route

Tourism/ history walking route from the city centre to the Jewellery Quarter and back. Marked by pavement plates. Designed by Laura Potter

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Revolution WalkWalking route

The Revolution Walk celebrates three eras of transport: canals, roads and railway. Enjoy the mix of nature and heritage as you venture out of the city along this lush stretch.

Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Lingard Closepublic footpath · 26 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 26 mPath type: footway
Revesby Walkpublic footpath · 128 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 128 mPath type: pedestrian
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Cycling

146 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jewellery Quarter Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Pop UpLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 533Cycling route
Named routeRef 533National Cycle Network
SCWIP Cycle Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR11Local cycle route
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)

Named routeLocal cycle route
Birmingham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Birmingham Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Factory Junction to Ladywood JunctionCycling route10 km

Cycle along The New Main Line and follow the signs for The National Cycle Route, which takes you to Ladywood Junction and on into Birmingham City Centre. Distance: 6 miles/10 km (approx) Duration: 60 min (approx)

Named routeLength 10 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Nechells Parkway into Birmingham

📷 Steve Daniels · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Nechells Parkway into Birmingham

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🌱Cannon Hill ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Aston ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Sara ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Highgate ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Ward End ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Brookvale ParkUrban park3.1 km→

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