22-02-2025
Four of the best scenic walks in the West Midlands
AS the winter weather begins to brighten up and spring starts rolling in, now is the perfect time to get back in touch with nature and explore some of the region's beautiful scenery.
The West Midlands is home to many beauty spots, perfect for everything from a peaceful stroll to a more ambitious hike.
Residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to getting immersed in nature and Visit Birmingham and the West Midlands has curated a handy list of some of the best walks in the region you can embark on next.
Here are four of the region's best walks for scenery and nature, according to Visit Birmingham and the West Midlands:
Forge Mill Circular Trail
This popular 3.2km trail set in Sandwell Valley takes you from the RSPB reserve, past Forge Mill Farm's animals and around Forge Mill Lake.
You can explore a small woodland, enjoy views of the River Tame and maybe catch a glimpse animals such a birds and deer.
Cannon Hill Park
This Green Flag status park in Moseley offers stunning scenery including lakes, flowerbeds and a conservation area home to a five acre woodland known as the 'RSPB Centenary Plantation' and a wildflower meadow.
Visit Birmingham describes it as an 'easy, accessible walk with scenic views, peaceful lakes, and ample space for outdoor activities'.
Coombe Abbey Country Park
Located in Warwickshire, Coombe Abbey Park is home to 500 acres of natural beauty, with beautiful woodlands full of native English trees and a large, glistening lake.
You can take a stroll past artistic wooden sculptures dotted throughout the park and see if you can spot any birds such as Grey Herons, Kingfishers and Mute Swans, in this 'birdwatching haven'.
Walsall Arboretum
Walsall might not be best known for its nature offerings, however, Walsall Arboretum is a spot perfect for spotting wildlife in both Hatherton Lake and its surrounding woodland.
With a boating lake, beautiful spots for a picnic, tennis courts and acres of open playing fields, it is a fantastic place to get the whole family enjoying the outdoors.
Visit Birmingham and the West Midlands suggested a number of other trails and walks, for the history and culture lovers out there and for those who are looking for a walk that is a little bit different. To see their full list, visit their website.
