Warley Woods

Okay, so it’s a shame that half of it is taken up by a municipal golf course, but that probably brings in the money to make the other half so beautiful. A vast open space, surrounded by litte groves and surprises. You can easily go for a 10 minute walk and lose 2 hours.

Beautiful little spot at the top of Smethwick.
Lots and lots of dog walkers, a fair few benches and a huge hill.
Parking is very limited, but if you live in the local area (or park on one of the side roads near the woods) its the perfect spot for a family picnic.
Would really recommend, specially for the kids in summer.

We took our dog here last weekend following the recommendations here on Unilocal.I’ve lived in Birmingham for 14 years and didn’t even know the place existed despite having driven past it many times!
Wow. What a place. The fist thing that struck me was how big it is for saying that I never knew it was there. A huge open golf course area (which is not your usual fancy pants golf club — dog walkers were very welcome), a children’s play area and a beautiful wooded area. There is also a café but we didn’t try that out.
The paths are well kept and there are many dog waste bins. I didn’t spot any dog mess on the ground — clearly it’s a park for well behaved dog owners!
I was also struck by how well kept it is. The people who care for the park obviously take great pride in the park. There are some lovely sculptures and boards showing the history of the park.
Absolutely loved it and it’s now on our regular dog walking rota!
I’ve deducted one point because the car park is tiny — we visited in February and it was very full so I imagine that in summer it’s a nightmare. It did look as though there would be decent street parking around re area though.

This park has an active team who organise a great deal of activities year round. Their latest event is a tree walk and talk by Chris Shortis. Chris is a local resident and an expert when it comes to the many variety of trees in Warley Woods. We may take trees for granted but after one of Chris’s walk and talk events you’ll be forever hugging trees everywhere and telling them just how fabulous they are. A learn how to identify birds walk and talk by Liz Coleman who’s an RSPB volunteer will get you twitching like crazy, you’ll be amazed just how many birds we have flying about us. or you could just use the park to have a wander. It’s 100 acres, about 4 miles from the city centre, offers free parking and is another of Birmingham’s fantastic retreats.

What a lovely spot this is. In my mind this park marks the dividing line between Birmingham and The Black Country, so it’s sort of neutral ground!
The main attraction of the park is, as the name suggests, the wooded area, which is ancient and very impressive. It’s quite beautiful in winter, but also a shaded space for a stroll on a hot summer afternoon. Aside from the woods themselves there are huge open spaces and rolling hills, which means that the park can accommodate hundreds (if not thousands) of people without ever feeling remotely crowded. We were there a few weeks ago for a picnic during some truly beautiful weather and we felt a million miles away from the bustle of the city. All of this makes it an ideal spot for walkers, joggers, nature lovers and dog walkers.
Bearwood High Street is not too far away, so once you’ve had a stroll in this lovely natural spot you can quickly rejoin the human race and have your pick of places to shop, eat and drink.

Extremely popular during the winter and summer months, Warley Woods is a big favourite with people all over the city, especially with dog owners.
Spanning over 100 acres, this historical park is as picturesque as I’ve seen. I honestly can’t praise the grounds enough, regularly taking my dog down there along with my girlfriend for a Sunday morning walk, that has become something of a ritual.
Bathed in history, it is a prime spot for active walkers, families and sports enthusiasts in the summer.
Not only do the woods attract hundreds of visitors throughout the warmer months, but Warley also bares witness to an onrush of children when the snow falls in the winter.
Overall, these woods are the ideal destination for anyone looking to either find a new spot to walk their dog (s), go for a leisurely stroll one afternoon or even use the woods as a method of getting fit.