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Stratford Road Baptist Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Albert Street 95m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Canada Goose +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +118 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Painted Lady, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +118 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Salmonberry, Dilated Scalewort +3 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Salmonberry, Dilated Scalewort +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby · 21 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
Fairhill Waypublic footpath · 74 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 74 mPath type: footway
White Roadpublic footpath · 43 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 43 mPath type: footway
Cartland Roadpublic footpath · 41 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 41 mPath type: service
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Cycling

109 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jewellery Quarter Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Pop UpLocal cycle route
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
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network

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