Worcestershire, on the edge of south Birmingham
Lickey Hills and the Bittell Reservoirs
The closest real hill walk to the city centre. Woodland paths up to Beacon Hill, wide views back over Birmingham, then fields and lanes down to the Bittell Reservoirs.
Distance
7.3 km (4.5 miles)
Ascent
About 120 m (400 ft)
Time
About 2.5 hours at an easy pace
Difficulty
Easy
Getting there from Birmingham New Street
- Train from Birmingham New Street to Barnt Green on the Cross-City line (West Midlands Railway).
- Direct trains run every day, several an hour.
16 to 26 minutes by train
- Start point
- Lickey Hills Country Park Visitor Centre, Warren Lane. The route also passes close to Barnt Green station, so you can join it from the train.
- Postcode
- B45 8ER
- Terrain
- Well defined footpaths and bridlepaths through woodland, then fields and quiet lanes. Some slopes to climb and a little roadside walking. Woodland paths get muddy after rain.
- Cafe or pub stop
- The visitor centre serves tea, coffee and snacks. Barnt Green village has cafes and the Barnt Green Inn.
- In winter
- Short enough to finish well inside winter daylight. Car parks fill on weekend afternoons, which is another reason to come by train.
Walk Lickey Hills and the Bittell Reservoirs with a small group
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