Woodcock Lane Allotments
Getting here
52.44601, -1.81385
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 Mute Swan
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 325m away — 16 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Mute Swan
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 325m away — 16 car parks within reach
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Mute Swan, Teal +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Wagtail, Mute Swan, Teal +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 +12 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +12 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Grand Union Canal Walk
Family friendly
Moderate match
Allotments
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
Balsall Heath Tree Trail EastWalking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail WestWalking 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
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
Bridge Walkpublic footpath · 20 m
Woodcock Lanepublic footpath · 16 m
Woodberry Walkpublic footpath · 119 m
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Solihull-KnowleCycling 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
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Billesley & Shire Country Park CircularCycling route
Park, Roll & Stroll Pup Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Ward End RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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