With Christmas day, less than a week away, and schools across the region commencing their Christmas school holidays.
We’re sure plenty of local residents are gearing up to celebrate the yearly festivities.
We can all enjoy a nice, brisk walk in the bitter cold of winter.
Despite this seeming like a nightmare for some, but for others it feels fantastic for the soul.
Typically, a great long and meandering walk is needed to cleanse the mind, or even burn off some calories after a hearty Christmas day meal.
But if you’re wondering where exactly you should start this year on this great, long walk.
Perhaps, starting with some of the best rated walks in Birmingham is a helpful place to start.
We’ve gathered some of the best trails.
Take a look below:
1. Sutton Park Circular
This walk is rated a 4.5 out of 415 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walking level. Length - 10.9km Elevation gain - 224m Estimated time - 2.5–3hr. AllTrails said: 'This trail starts from the car park near Bracebridge Pool and leads you through the surrounding woodland before continuing across the parkland, visiting Longmoor Pool and heading through Holly Hurst to visit the visitor centre by Town Gate. Follow the paths through the woodland to Blackfoot Pool as you make your way back to the trailhead.' | PhotobyLaurentiu - stock.adobe.com
2. Kinver Edge Circular
This walk is rated a 4.7 out of 1146 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walking level. Length - 6.4km Elevation gain - 201m Estimated time - 2–2.5hr. AllTrails said: 'The route starts from the car park at Kingsford Lane. From here, head through the Kinver Edge, full of surprises, with sweeping views, a wildlife paradise in the heath, and unusual dwellings cut directly into the rock.' | AdobeStock
3. The Bulls Head and Earlswood Lakes Circular
This walk is rated a 4.3 out of 406 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a easy walking level. Length - 6.8km Elevation gain - 175m Estimated time - 1.5–2hr. AllTrails said: 'This is a lovely circular trail from The Bulls Head in Earlswood, near Solihull and on the border between the West Midlands and Warwickshire.' | DM&Co
4. Walton Hill to Four Stones to Adams Hill Circular
This walk is rated a 4.6 out of 372 reviews on the app. AllTrails has labelled it as a moderate walking level. Length - 8.2km Elevation gain - 240m Estimated time - 2.5–3hr AllTrails said: 'This is a wonderful route that takes you up Walton Hill and the Four Stones of Clent Hill in Worcestershire, with spectacular views over Birmingham, Kidderminster, and the surrounding area.' | Philip Halling/ CC BY-SA 2.0