The Olton Project
Getting here
52.43702, -1.80919
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Little Grebe
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Little Grebe
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Little Grebe, Mute Swan +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Wagtail, Little Grebe, Mute Swan +67 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 — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +8 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Rail Trail: Olton > Shirley
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
Balsall Heath Tree Trail EastWalking route
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: 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
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Solihull-KnowleCycling route
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Billesley & Shire Country Park CircularCycling route
Park, Roll & Stroll Pup Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Ward End RouteCycling route
3 Parks Cycle Route- Silver Route (Airport Viewing Area to Meriden Park)Cycling route2.7 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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