Birmingham and the West Midlands are full of easy paths and steady trails that cut through parks, woodlands, and canal sides. They work well for quiet winter strolls or longer cold-weather hikes.
Whether you're after a quick escape or a full-day walk, there's something to suit every pace and mood. These are the top ones according to outdoor experts All Trails.
5. The Bulls Head and Earlswood Lakes Circular
Check out this 6.8-km circular trail near Solihull, West Midlands. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. Rated 4.3 on Alltrails. | DM&Co
6. 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. Also can follow the bluebell trail. | Birmingham World
7. Sutton Park and Blackroot Pool circular
Discover this 7.4-km circular trail near Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. | Stephen McKay/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license
8. Woodgate Valley Country Park Circular
Check out this 5.3-km circular trail near Halesowen, West Midlands. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas. Rated 4.4 out of 5. | Ket Sang Tai - stock.adobe.com