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West Heath Park

34 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome34 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Great Tit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 188m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Great Tit, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Great Tit, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Helophilus pendulus +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 104 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Woodpecker TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Birmingham Platinum Jubilee WalkwayWalking route19 km

A circular walkway to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee marked by pavement bronze plaques at 20 points of special significance to the people of Birmingham. Unveiled by HRH The Earl of Wessex.

Named routeRef PJWLength 19 kmRound tripLocal walking route
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bourn Brook WalkwayWalking route

Walking route along the Bourn Brook from near to the University of Birmingham to Woodgate Valley

Named routeLocal walking route
Illey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
South Walkpublic footpath · 71 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 71 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
South Walkpublic footpath · 106 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 106 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
North Walkpublic footpath · 73 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 73 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
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Cycling

72 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route

NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route

Named routeRef Rea Valley
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55Regional cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Rea ValleyLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rednal Road, West Heath, Hospital on Left

Rednal Road, West Heath, Hospital on Left

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