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Storrs Place Private Allotments

📷 Chris Whippet · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome

Getting here

52.47293, -1.86086

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lesser Black-backed Gull and Canada Goose
  • ☕Al-Uruba Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing +160 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing +160 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2024; Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

27 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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
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Cycling

122 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
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
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
North Birmingham Walking and Cycling RouteCycling route

Route 535 is a small cycle route from National Cycle Route 5 in Birmingham City Centre to Gravelly Hill, which carries on for a short way along the Tame Valley Canal

Named routeRef 535National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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Storrs Place, Small Heath

📷 Chris Whippet · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Storrs Place, Small Heath

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