The Lickey Hills and Beacon Hill
Woods, heath and a toposcope with views over Birmingham, on the city's southern edge.
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 90 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 298 m
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About this walk
The Lickey Hills and Beacon Hill is an easy 3.6 km circular walk with 90 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Lickey Hills Visitor Centre (grid reference SO 998 753).
The Lickey Hills Country Park is Birmingham's favourite escape: wooded hills and heathland right on the edge of the city. From the visitor centre, paths climb through the woods to Beacon Hill, where a toposcope names the landmarks across the city and the Midlands.
The walk returns over Bilberry Hill through the pine and birch woods.
Route
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1
Through the woods
Climb from the visitor centre through the woods.
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2
Beacon Hill
Cross the heath to the toposcope on Beacon Hill.
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3
Bilberry Hill
Return over Bilberry Hill to the visitor centre.
Summit
Beacon Hill (Lickey Hills)
298 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Lickey Hills and Beacon Hill take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.6 km route, which has 90 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lickey Hills Visitor Centre (grid reference SO 998 753). Car park at the visitor centre.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Barnt Green, or buses from Birmingham to Rednal. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths, some steep and rooty, and open heath.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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