Ordnance Survey Birmingham Short Walks Guidebook - OS Short Walks Made Easy

England’s second city, Birmingham anchors the vibrant West Midlands region. Green spaces, waterways and urban fringe countryside shape these varied walks. Explore surprising landscapes woven through a dynamic, historic city setting. Walk one begins by tram through Birmingham’s modern city centre. Discover canal heritage at Farmers Bridge Locks and Gas Street Basin. Pass the iconic Black Sabbath Bench celebrating the city’s musical legacy. Follow the Tolkien Trail with views of Gondor’s Two Towers inspirations. Look across Edgbaston Reservoir toward peaceful open water views. Cannon Hill Park offers lakes, formal gardens and the gentle Rea Valley. Solihull features extensive green spaces ideal for relaxed walking days. Malvern and Brueton Parks include wetlands, wildlife ponds and meadows. Follow sections of the Green Man Trail through changing natural habitats. Earlswood’s reservoir shores contrast with sweeping Lickey Hills viewpoints. Nearby Clent Hills offer panoramic views and a helpful summit toposcope. Learn the story of radar beam bending while enjoying open countryside. Watch waterbirds from hides at RSPB Sandwell Valley reserve. Meet quirky landmarks like the Devil’s Toe in Walsall Arboretum. Explore Sutton Park, home to ancient trees and urban wilderness. What walks are inside Birmingham Short Walks Guidebook? Central Canals Tolkien Trail and Edgbaston Reservoir Cannon Hill Park Solihull Parks Earlswood Lakes Lickey Hills Clent Hills RSPB Sandwell Valley Walsall Arboretum Sutton Park What can I expect from a Ordnance Survey Short Walks Made Easy guidebook? Ten gentle walks ranging from 2 to 4 miles Parks, nature reserves, reservoirs, lakes and hills with great views Convenient access with easy parking and public transport options Well-placed refreshment stops along each route Clear guidance on walks suitable for dogs Access to every route via the OS Maps App