This fascinating walk shows you some of the amazing graffiti art around Digbeth in Birmingham. The walk starts and ends at Moor St train station (though pick it up wherever!), and is 4 km (3 miles) long. There are cafes and bars along the route to take a break, especially around the Custard Factory, and the Bullring shopping centre is always very close by. Continue reading “Graffiti Art of Digbeth Walk”
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Short Green “Country Walk” in the City
This is a short, green 6km (4 mile) circular walk from Birmingham city centre along leafy canal towpaths and tree lined streets – a little green oasis in the heart of England’s second city. Continue reading “Short Green “Country Walk” in the City”
Jewellery Quarter Walk
A beautiful 4.5km (3 mile) circular walk around the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, parts of which date back 250 years. This is a designated conservation area, and has over 500 jewellery businesses operating here today, producing an estimated 40% of all jewellery made in the UK. Continue reading “Jewellery Quarter Walk”
Harborne Walk
This lovely, leafy 13km (8 mile) circular walk takes you into one of the most popular and sought after suburbs of Birmingham to live in, Harborne. You will walk along leafy lanes, canal towpaths, past Michelin star restaurants, Botanical Gardens, the lively Harborne high street and even country style pubs just a stone’s throw from the city centre! Continue reading “Harborne Walk”
Edgbaston Walk
This beautiful 10km (6.5mile) circular walk takes you along the leafy roads of Edgbaston and the historic Calthorpe Estate, along canal towpaths, past beautiful red brick buildings at the University, Michelin star dining and a multitude of Grade II listed buildings! Continue reading “Edgbaston Walk”
City Centre Walk
This 4km (3 mile) circular walk takes you to all the must see places in Birmingham City Centre – don’t leave Birmingham without doing this walk! If you just followed the route without stopping off anywhere, then at an ambling pace it will take not much more than an hour. Expect to take longer if you linger! Continue reading “City Centre Walk”