Birmingham and the Black Country
Walking ideas
Other publications and websites
- Birmingham Cycling and Walking Map. A useful overview of walking routes in the City of Birmingham itself, including the cross-city Birmingham Greenway, towpaths with access points and the locations of short health walks. Free from the Walking and Cycling team at Birmingham council.
- Out and About Annual guide to parks and countryside sites and events, free from visitor and information centres or Birmingham Nature Centre (see Birmingham council)
- Short Walks for all the Family: Birmingham and the Heart of England ISBN 0 7117 2423 7. Jarrold £5.99.
20 walks in handy pocket-sized book with colour OS mapping. - Family Walks around Bimingham & West Midlands ISBN 0 907758 83 5. Scarthin £6.95
- Coventry Walks. Comprehensive index and mapping of good walks in the city.
www.coventry-walks.org.uk
Explorer maps
Local Ramblers
Local authorities
These councils are responsible for footpaths, and often a good source of information on local walking routes, country parks and nature areas.
Public transport
Public transport is overseen by Centro (the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive), who deal with buses, the suburban rail network and the Midland Metro tram line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Most local buses are operated by Travel West Midlands (see National Express). Various tickets are available, including the Daytripper offering unlimited off-peak travel on trains, Metro and buses in the Centro area at a bargain daily rate, with reductions for children and families, and Daysavers giving unlimited travel on Travel West Midlands buses, with further savings available for up to four people travelling together. For further information and timetables visit the enquiry office at Birmingham New Street or contact Centro..
Visitor information
Accommodation
