10 easily accessible West Midlands walks you should try before summer ends
See the most accessible walks in the West Midlands below!
A new study carried out by home provider Lovett Care been published, and it determines the most accessible walks that the West Midlands has to offer.
A Black Country trail has topped the list of top 10 walks.
Each walk was handed a score out of 100, after the company looked at the trails that were the most accessible for walkers.
Topping the list, the Haden Hill Circular received a score of 62.25 out of 100. The circular is a 2.7km loop through the parkland surrounding Cradley Heath's Victorian hall.
"We know that a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery can work wonders for the health and happiness of our residents,” said Dawn Collett, Deputy Managing Director at Lovett Care.
She continued: “By utilising extensive trail data, we've identified these ten 'gold standard' walks that ensure that anyone across the country, including those using wheelchairs or walking aids, can enjoy nature safely alongside their loved ones."
Check out the top walks in the West Midlands below:
1. Haden Hill Circular - Cradley Heath
Score: 62.25/100
UK Rank: 43
Starting point: Haden Hill Park, Barrs Road, Cradley Heath.
2. Perton Lake – Pattingham, Staffordshire
Score: 60.49/100
UK Rank: 62
Starting point: Perton Lake, Perton Road, Pattingham, Staffordshire.
3. Mill Farm Nature Reserve Circular – Cannock
Score: 58.75/100
UK Rank: 74
Starting point: Mill Farm Nature Reserve, Rawnsley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire.
4. Kingfisher Trail – Coventry
Score: 58.67/100
UK Rank: 77
Starting point: War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6PT (main starting point for this particular walk).
5. Bodymoor Heath Circular – Sutton Coldfield
Score: 58.13/100
UK Rank: 86
Starting point: Bodymoor Heath Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. It is near Kingsbury Water Park.
6. Pump Room Gardens and Jephson Gardens Circular – Royal Leamington Spa
Score: 57.49/100
UK Rank: 96
Starting point: Jephson Gardens, Newbold Terrace East, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
7. Woodpecker Trail – Coventry
Score: 57.10/100
UK Rank: 107
Starting point: Coombe Abbey Park Visitor Centre, Brinklow Road, Coventry, West Midlands.
8. Walsall Arboretum – Walsall
Score: 56.97/100
UK Rank: 110
Starting point: Walsall Arboretum, Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands.
9. Tittesworth Reservoir: Fosters Trail – Leek
Score: 56.65/100
UK Rank: 123
Starting point: Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire.
10. Tittesworth Reservoir: Churnet Trail – Leek
Score: 56.11/100
UK Rank: 135
Starting point: Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire.
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