Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +51 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +51 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly +47 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly +47 more · last seen 2025
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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11 signed routes nearby · 31 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
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
Named routeRef rtBIALength 6.4 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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
Named routeRef rtOltLength 12.5 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Woodcock Lanepublic footpath · 16 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 16 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Woodberry Walkpublic footpath · 119 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 119 mPath type: residential
Bridge Walkpublic footpath · 20 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 20 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling
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23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Solihull-KnowleCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
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
Cole Valley RouteCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Billesley & Shire Country Park CircularCycling route▾
