A nice quick route in the Royal Parks following a route around and through St James’ Park. All paths are good quality and lit at night (some very short sections in the parks are not lit, but there is pavement running adjacent to them which is lit). Continue reading “London 3km Royal Parks Run”
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London 10km Royal Parks Run
A lovely 10km route in the Royal Parks visiting Green Park, St James’ Park and Hyde Park. All paths are good quality and lit at night (some very short sections in the parks are not lit, but there is pavement running adjacent to them which is lit). Continue reading “London 10km Royal Parks Run”
London 5km Thames East Run
A short circular 5km run along the Eastern section of Thames from Tower Bridge to Millennium Bridge. All paths are good quality and lit at night. Continue reading “London 5km Thames East Run”
London 21km Half Marathon Run
We combine several of the shorter runs to make one half marathon route around the beautiful Royal Parks and along both banks of the Thames. All paths are good quality and lit at night (some very short sections in the parks are not lit, but there is pavement running adjacent to them which is lit). Continue reading “London 21km Half Marathon Run”
Peaky Blinders Walk
This fascinating 5km (3 mile) circular walk takes you around some of the Birmingham sights mentioned in the Peaky Blinders TV series, as well as giving you some of the real Peaky Blinders history. We have also marked on the map the locations of some other key historic locations, but as most of these are a little further out of the city centre they don’t form part of the walk. Continue reading “Peaky Blinders Walk”
Five Instagrammable restaurants in Brum – Visit Birmingham
Social media has become a blooming thing of the present and a definite keeper for the future – if you didn’t snap it, it didn’t happen… right? From pics of lush aesthetics to perfectly placed cutlery, we’re surely all guilty of feeling a million bucks and wanting to show the world.
We’ve had a look to find five Instagram worthy restaurants in Brum where you can shine brighter than ever and not be judged for snapping every spectacular moment.
So get comfy and keep reading to learn more… Continue reading “Five Instagrammable restaurants in Brum – Visit Birmingham”
The REAL Peaky Blinders – Visit Birmingham
The hit TV series Peaky Blinders has placed Birmingham and the West Midlands firmly in the national and international spotlight. But long before the BBC drama series aired, the region was already celebrating its unique and colourful past.
But who are The Peaky Blinders?
Continue reading “The REAL Peaky Blinders – Visit Birmingham”
Summer in Southside July 2019
We were lucky enough to be walking through the Arcadian Centre this weekend (featured in our Birmingham City Centre walk) when we came across all sorts of performances from roving Martians to an orchestra playing sci-fi themed music! This was Summer in Southside, a free annual festival organised by The Birmingham Hippodrome. Continue reading “Summer in Southside July 2019”
Picnic spots in Birmingham
Walk Run Cycle Birmingham (free app to download) has added a new section showing where to find the best picnic spots in Birmingham. Perfect for visitors and locals alike this May as it’s National Walking Month! From the obvious to the hidden away, our map will direct you to the nearest green space in the City Centre to sit and relax. Or walk a little further afield to Moonlit Park, Sunset Park, Edgbaston Reservoir or The Vale. Download the app for free from iTunes and Google Play. Continue reading “Picnic spots in Birmingham”
London 5km Thames East Run
A short circular 5km run along the Eastern section of Thames from Tower Bridge to Millennium Bridge.
To see the full route, download our Walk Run Cycle London app.