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.'placeholder image
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

Christmas Day walks boasting incredible views across the West Midlands

Some of the best-rated trails in the West Midlands to enjoy a refreshing Christmas Day walk

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:

Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice