Just south of Summerfield Park, in the western end of the city, is the sparkling Edgbaston Reservoir, a 70 acre nature area surrounded by woodland and marsh. The reservoir is encircled by a long paved sidewalk — perfect for a quick 1.75 mile loop. If you want to extend the route, we’ve designed a route through the Jewellry Quarter. Head up to Summerfield Park, and then follow the Old Line Canal towpath (Clissold Passage) northeast for a tour of the opulent Jewellry Quarter. Take a right on Crabtree Road, which turns into Pitsford St., and then right, heading south on Vyse St., which turns into Frederick and Newhall Hill. On your way back, hit the City Centre gardens and follow a series of paths back along the canal past the National Sea Life Center.
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- 9.2k (5.7 miles)
- 77.4 meters (254 feet)
- Reservoir Road
- Darnley Road Bus Stop
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Birmingham, US
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Other Routes in Birmingham, England
Hit the main sights in downtown Birmingham with this quick 2.7 mile loop around the wide sidewalks and plazas of the city center.
Birmingham’s canals form quick and efficient running routes with miles of paved “towpaths” paralleling the water. The crown jewel of these is a 5 mile route starting at the “Mailbox.”
This 5 mile route winds through the University of Birmingham campus and up the path of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. From there, you can branch off towards Chad Brook and connect with the paths of Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens.
Cannon Hill Park is one of the more popular public running areas in the city, with a few miles of tarmac path running alongside the River Rea and the Boating Lake at the park’s center.
6 miles north of Birmingham center, Sutton Park is one of the largest urban nature parks in Europe, and is composed of miles upon miles of trails winding through woodland, marsh, and along the banks of no less than seven lakes.
The Lickey Hills trails form an undulating course perfect for a beginning trail runner. The best bet is to start from the Visitor’s center and head up Beacon Hill, but there are unlimited options.
Another gem of the Parkrun craze, this is a short loop around the banks of the River Tame. This park is mostly wide, grassy swaths, but the paved footpaths running through the center of the park and out along the river make a great base for an easy loop.
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