šæ Lickey Hills Country Park: Birmingham's Natural Escape
Just a short hop from the city lies this 524-acre paradise where urban stress melts away beneath ancient oaks and rolling hills. Perfect for both leisurely strollers and adventurous hikers! š Easy Access ā¢ 20-minute train to Barnt Green station š ā¢ Pleasant 20-minute walk through charming village lanes š” ā¢ Total door-to-nature time: Under 45 minutes ā±ļø š„¾ Trail Options for All š² Cofton Hill (Beginner's Bliss) ā¢ 2km loop through dappled beech woodlands ā¢ Pram-friendly paths with frequent benches šŖ ā¢ Squirrel spotting guaranteed! šæļø ā°ļø Beacon Hill Challenge ā¢ 10km heart-pumper with 297m elevation gain šŖ ā¢ 360Ā° summit views stretching to Birmingham's skyline š ā¢ Ancient hillfort remains to fuel your imagination š° š½ļø Picnic Perfection Pack these essentials: ā Proper British thermos tea (milk separate, of course!) ā ā Sausage rolls from the Barnt Green bakery š„ ā Waterproof blanket (those hillside breezes surprise!) š¬ļø šø Instagram Gold Spots ā¢ Sunset from Beacon Hill (golden hour magic) .š ā¢ The "Whispering Trees" grove with curved trunks .š³ ā¢ Wild ponies photobombing your shots .š“ #UnitedKingdom #Birmingham#Travel#WeekendEscape #HikingTherapy #NatureFix #UrbanWilderness
