Parks & Countryside

Birmingham has acres of green spaces waiting to be explored. Within the city centre itself you’ll find areas of relaxing gardens for you to enjoy and only a short 10-minute journey out of town you’ll be putting on your walking boots, rollerblades or jumping on board a segway ready to explore the great outdoors.

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69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Balsall Heath - Moseley to Brandwood to Kings Heath

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Cycling Tour

Enjoy a little adventure exploring green spaces and a lovely stretch of canal as well as experiencing great local neighbourhood vibes in Balsall Heath, Moseley or Kings Heath.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - North to South Birmingham

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Cycling Tour

A lush and leafy route taking you across Birmingham from North to South. Expect mixed terrain as the route uses national cycle routes, segregated lanes, shared paths, parks/green spaces, canals and quiet roads.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - City Centre to East Birmingham

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Cycling Tour

This route is a mini adventure with lots to explore; from street art, shopping and coffee to some of Birmingham’s most iconic attractions, including famous football clubs, Villa Park and St Andrews, Aston Hall as well as Selfridges and The…
Sheepwash Local Nature Reserve

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Sheepwash Lane, TIPTON, West Midlands, DY4 7JB

Telephone
0121 569 3070

countryside_services@sandwell.gov.uk

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Nature Reserve

TIPTON

Green space with wildlife.
69wards Cycle and Walking Routes - Pype Hayes to Erdington to Witton to Wylde Green

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Cycling Tour

At 30 miles this route takes you on a little adventure from Pype Hayes Park exploring north of the city
Sutton Coldfield Heritage Trail

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Lichfield Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, West Midlands, B74 2NU

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Nature Trail

SUTTON COLDFIELD

Sutton Coldfield is steeped in history with its buildings tell the story of the town. The Sutton Coldfield Civic Society has devised a‘Heritage Trail’ so that more can be learnt about the town, the trail includes stops at Holy Trinity Tower, Bishop…
Victoria Park Tipton

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Victoria Road, TIPTON, West Midlands, DY4 8SW

Telephone
0121 569 3069

countryside_services@sandwell.gov.uk

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Municipal Park

TIPTON

Public park and green space with play area, and grass sports pitches.
Port Loop

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Rotton Park Street, Edgbaston, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B16 0AB

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Municipal Park

BIRMINGHAM

A new, one-acre park will open in Birmingham this month – and there will be a free family fun day on Sunday 21st July to mark the occasion.
Earlswood Lakes

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Wood Lane, Earlswood, SOLIHULL, West Midlands, B94 5JH

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Lake / Reservoir

SOLIHULL

Earlswood Lakes is made up of three 22 acre reservoirs; Terry's Pool, Windmill Pool and Engine Pool.
This is an ideal location for bird watching - look closely and you might even be lucky enough to pick out the rare Lesser Spotted Woodpecker!
EcoPark

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EcoPark, Birmingham, B10 9HH

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Nature Reserve

Birmingham

Hidden in the middle of a built up inner city area, EcoPark is a hidden oasis for wildlife. A groundbreaking education centre, we deliver high quality outdoor education for children, teachers and groups.
Wrekin Hills

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Wrekin Course, Wellington, TELFORD, Shropshire, TF6 5AH

Telephone
01743 254740

shropshirehillsaonb@shropshire.gov.uk

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Nature Trail

TELFORD

Marvel at the views from this ancient hilltop fortress, which crowns some of the world’s oldest rocks in Shropshire with this hilltop walk.

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West Park

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Park Road West, WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands, WV1 4PH

Telephone
01902 551155

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Country / Royal Park

WOLVERHAMPTON

Located in the heart of Wolverhampton, West Park boasts 17 hectares of beautifully landscaped green space. It hosted the cycling time trials at Birmingham 2022, with the 37km circuit for men, and 29km circuit for women, beginning and ending in West…
Roundhouse Birmingham

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1 Sheepcote Street, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B16 8AE

Telephone
0121 716 4077

hello@RoundhouseBirmingham.org.uk

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

BIRMINGHAM

Roundhouse Birmingham offers visitors the chance to See the City Differently through a range of interactive walking tours, kayak tours and more. Join us for activities exploring Birmingham and uncover its history.

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Kingsbury Water Park

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Bodymoor Heath Lane, Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 0DY

Telephone
01827 872660

parks@warwickshire.gov.uk

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Water Garden

Sutton Coldfield

So much to see and do at Warwickshire's premier waterside attraction! Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of country park.
Forge Mill Lake Local Nature Reserve

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Forge Lane, WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands, B71 3SZ

Telephone
0121 569 3070

countryside_services@sandwell.gov.uk

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Nature Reserve

WEST BROMWICH

Green space with wildlife, located next to Forge Mill Farm Visitor Centre.
London Road Cemetery: Paxton's Arboretum

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London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JT

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Nature Reserve

Coventry

Designed by famous architect Joseph Paxton, London Road Cemetery is an early example of the Victorian ‘garden cemetery’ movement, developed not only as a burial site but also as a place of natural beauty.
The raised promenade and old cemetery…
Riverside Walk

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Newbold Terrace East, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire, CV32 4EW

Telephone
01926 456128

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Walking Route

LEAMINGTON SPA

Riverside Walk is a lovely figure of eight circuit around the Warwickshire town of Royal Leamington Spa.
Barnford Park Oldbury

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Moat Road, OLDBURY, West Midlands, B68 8ED

Telephone
0121 569 3069

countryside_services@sandwell.gov.uk

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Municipal Park

OLDBURY

Public park and green space with play area, community pavilion and grass sports pitches.
Gorse Farm Wood Local Nature Reserve

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Eastwood Road, GREAT BARR, West Midlands, B43 5RT

Telephone
0121 569 3070

countryside_services@sandwell.gov.uk

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Nature Reserve

GREAT BARR

Green space with wildlife.
Sir Edward Elgar Trail

Address

Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, WORCESTER, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH

Telephone
01684 892289

info@visitthemalverns.org

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Nature Trail

WORCESTER

The Elgar Route is a gentle excursion through the countryside which inspired Elgar to compose some of his greatest music. Without stops, it should take you no more than an hour and a half to complete the route. The approx distance is 35 miles.