Sandwell Valley Country Park

This super country park in West Bromwich is perfect for a short cycle or walk. In the park you will find a fully restored working Victorian farm with grazing meadows, walled kitchen gardens, Grade II listed buildings, a small museum and tea rooms.... The park is also a RSPB nature reserve with several small lakes and bird hides.
For cyclists there is an excellent mountain bike trail and National Cycle Network route number 5 runs through the park. There are also several lovely walking trails taking you along the lakes and the River Thame to the nature centre. With 660 acres to explore there is plenty to keep you busy for the day but if you'd like to continue your walk the Beacon Way walking route runs through the park.
Postcode: B71 4BG
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There's a nice on site cafe selling a good range of meals and snacks.
If you follow the Beacon Way north you can enjoy a climb to Barr Beacon. The beacon is one of the highlights of the Black Country and a high point of the Birmingham city area. On the summit there is a distinctive domed war memorial and excellent views over the city and beyond.
For more walking ideas in the area see the West Midlands Walks page.

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Birmingham to Lichfield Birmingham to Walsall Birmingham to Burton-Upon-Trent Beacon Way Cannock Chase Country Park

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Forge Mill Lake. This is a balancing lake to prevent flooding by the River Tame. This part of the lake is a RSPB reserve and the building is a study and observation centre.

Path into Sandwell Valley Country Park. The access from the corner of The Leverretts housing estate.

Southern bank of Swan Pool (Wasson Pool)

Looking across towards the boating lake at Swan Pool in Sandwell Valley Country Park from beside Park Lane.

Beacon Way in the Sandwell Valley Country Park. The Beacon Way leads from Sandwell Park Farm to Gentleshaw on Cannock Chase by way of Barr Beacon.

Millennium milepost in Sandwell Valley Country Park. Turn right to cross the M5 and visit the RSPB Reserve at the Swan Pool on your way to Walsall.

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