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:

5. Lickey Hills Circular
Explore this 4.7-km circular trail near Birmingham, West Midlands. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 17 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. Rated 4.0 on AllTrails. | Birmingham World

