Now, this one’s a bit of a local secret. Head to Rednal, climb the highest point in Lickey Hills, and voilà! A favourite among dog walkers and Sunday strollers. The view from the top is worth the huffing and puffing up the hill. Lickey Hills Country Park is only 11 miles south of Birmingham's city centre yet offers 525 acres of woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands. It's one of Birmingham's most varied parks due to its complex geology. The on-site facilities at Lickey Hills make it a great family-friendly place to enjoy nature. There is a café with accessible toilets, and a children's play area. The woodland trails are well-signposted with routes that are easily accessible.placeholder image
Now, this one’s a bit of a local secret. Head to Rednal, climb the highest point in Lickey Hills, and voilà! A favourite among dog walkers and Sunday strollers. The view from the top is worth the huffing and puffing up the hill. Lickey Hills Country Park is only 11 miles south of Birmingham's city centre yet offers 525 acres of woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands. It's one of Birmingham's most varied parks due to its complex geology. The on-site facilities at Lickey Hills make it a great family-friendly place to enjoy nature. There is a café with accessible toilets, and a children's play area. The woodland trails are well-signposted with routes that are easily accessible. | david hughes - stock.adobe.com

I love the buzz of Birmingham city centre - but these 10 tranquil spots are where I truly unwind

Emma Walker
By Emma Walker

Editor

Published 12th Jan 2026, 10:42 GMT

Escape the hustle of Birmingham city centre and find peace in these 10 stunning woodlands

Birmingham city centre has its own rhythm.

Trams, traffic, coffee cups in hand, people moving with purpose. But when the noise starts to wear thin, the West Midlands has a quieter side that feels a world away.

Whether you go for a long walk, a gentle potter, or just space to think, these woodlands offer calm without effort.

They are proof that peace is never far from the city, even when the city feels overwhelming.

Here’s 10 top woodland spots all within an hour’s drive from Birmingham city centre:

A woodland oasis in the midst of pasture land near Halesowen in Worcestershire

9. Uffmoor Wood

A woodland oasis in the midst of pasture land near Halesowen in Worcestershire | Toby Smith/Woodland Trust

Kinver Edge and its rock houses is on the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire. With miles of open countryside, trails, and footpaths to explore, this is the ideal place for a long walk. It's a National Trust spot so there's a café and facilities on site.

10. Kinver Edge

Kinver Edge and its rock houses is on the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire. With miles of open countryside, trails, and footpaths to explore, this is the ideal place for a long walk. It's a National Trust spot so there's a café and facilities on site. Photo: National Trust Images/PJ Howsam

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