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Birmingham Walking Routes
Bournville Bells & The Green
Posted Monday, December 19th, 2011
This route descends past the Cadbury Factory, crossing to the pleasant haven of Bournville Green, with the Carillon Visitor Centre, Selly Manor and local homes of architectural interest.
Ackers Trust & Grand Union Canal
Posted Friday, July 9th, 2010
An enjoyable walk through the Greet area along the River Cole to the Ackers Trust. It offers endless opportunities to explore the wild life found in ponds, swamps, woodland and deep cuttings and can be extended to the Grand Union Canal.
Canal Walk and Sea Life Centre
Posted Friday, July 9th, 2010
A walk of less than an hour through the streets of Edgbaston to the Birmingham Canal and the Sea Life Centre. On the way it visits Birmingham’s ‘Walk of Stars’ and a Japanese Garden. There are numerous rest stops and cafes on the way if you like to take a break.
Burbury Brickworks Project walk
Posted Friday, March 5th, 2010
This half hour circular walk takes in a really interesting patch of Birmingham! The former Burbury Brickworks site next to the River Cole is now an important conservation area for wildlife and flowers in the area including bats, butterflies, ducks, newts and wild orchids.
A walk in Washwood Heath
Posted Friday, November 27th, 2009
Take this chance to have an extended look at the area of Washwood Heath. Starting near The Ward End Works, a historic factory that produced munitions during both World Wars, this hour long route will lead you away from this industrial area into the open and green space of Ward End Park. A central focus [...]
Reservoirs walk
Posted Friday, November 27th, 2009
This easily accessible walk takes just over an hour and shows you some of Erdington’s most beautiful landmarks, explaining their historical relevance. What was once a means of providing an essential water supply to the local area, now offers walkers an attractive network of lakes and waterways to explore, including the Witton Lakes and the [...]
