Birmingham is a major city in the West Midlands, UK, characterized by its extensive canal networks, large urban parks, and proximity to varied countryside. The region's landscape offers a blend of flat, traffic-free towpaths and more undulating terrain, providing diverse environments for outdoor pursuits. This makes Birmingham suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
For those seeking things to do in Birmingham, the region offers a wide arrayβ¦
92
Routes
4.1
(8)
Average rating
963
People visited

21
hikers
6.87km
01:51
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
hikers
8.17km
02:12
110m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
8
hikers
4.11km
01:08
80m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
1.65km
00:25
10m
0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

17
riders
58.1km
02:27
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
97.0km
04:31
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

2
riders
76.1km
03:38
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

37
riders
33.9km
02:20
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

16
riders
14.2km
01:22
240m
240m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
15.8km
00:57
200m
200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(2)
52
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

28
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3
riders
56.8km
03:28
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

65.9km
04:02
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
8.75km
00:31
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
40.2km
02:23
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

29
runners
9.93km
01:03
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
9.62km
01:02
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
3.07km
00:19
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
6.53km
00:43
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Birmingham offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region features 182 routes across these sports, catering to different preferences and skill levels. More than 2,000 visitors have explored these routes.
Birmingham provides 37 hiking routes. Users can find detailed information and plan their trips using the Hiking around Birmingham guide. These routes often feature viewpoints, facilities, and natural features.
Yes, Birmingham offers easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. The Easy hikes around Birmingham guide provides specific options. Many canal towpaths also offer flat, accessible walking opportunities.
Birmingham has 64 road cycling routes available. Cyclists can explore these options through the Road Cycling Routes around Birmingham guide. Routes often utilize the city's extensive canal networks and surrounding roads.
Yes, Birmingham features mountain biking trails. The MTB Trails around Birmingham guide lists available routes. These trails often incorporate varied terrain found in urban parks and nearby countryside.
Birmingham offers 21 touring cycling routes. The Cycling around Birmingham guide provides options for touring cyclists. Many routes follow the city's canal towpaths, offering traffic-free paths.
Birmingham has 57 jogging routes for runners. The Running Trails around Birmingham guide details these options. Routes often pass through urban green spaces and along canal paths.
Trails in Birmingham often feature viewpoints, facilities, and man-made monuments. Highlights include urban parks like Sutton Park, which offers woodlands and lakes, and the Lickey Hills, known for panoramic views. The region's extensive canal networks are also prominent features.
Birmingham's outdoor routes are popular, with more than 2,000 visitors having explored them. The routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Birmingham, including Hiking around Birmingham, Easy hikes around Birmingham, Road Cycling Routes around Birmingham, MTB Trails around Birmingham, Cycling around Birmingham, and Running Trails around Birmingham.
For general inquiries related to Birmingham, the City Council can be contacted. The official website is http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/. A general inquiries phone number is +44 121 303 1234.

