Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Sutton Park, Blackroot and Bracebridge Pools

A National Nature Reserve of heath, wetland and old woodland inside the city boundary. A flat loop past two pools, and the easiest first walk on this list.

Distance: About 8 km (5 miles)
Ascent: Not published. Almost flat.
Time: About 2 to 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy

Getting there from Birmingham New Street

Train from Birmingham New Street to Sutton Coldfield on the Cross-City line (West Midlands Railway), about 4 trains an hour.

17 to 21 minutes by train

Start point: Town Gate, about 2 minutes' walk from Sutton Coldfield station
Postcode: Not published
Terrain: Wide paths and tracks across heath and woodland, with boggy patches near the pools after rain.
Cafe or pub stop: The cafe at the Visitor Centre at Town Gate, and Blackroot Bistro by Blackroot Pool.
In winter: Good for a short-daylight day or a first trip. Toilets at the Visitor Centre.

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