Balsall Heath Blooming Trail

Walks, England, West Midlands, Birmingham
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Balsall Heath Blooming Trail

Balsall Heath, Birmingham

by nationaltrust

  • 1hr 30m / 4.2km
  • 23

Join us on this urban nature trail to discover and explore some of the best blossom spots in Balsall Heath. 🌳🌸🍐🍒🍏

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. This walk starts at the entrance to Calthorpe Park, by the junction of Speedwell Road and Pershore Road. Tap 'Read More' for travel info.

    Step 1: This walk starts at the entrance to Calthorpe Park, by the junction of Speedwell Road and Pershore Road. Tap 'Read More' for travel info.

  2. Turn right onto the tarmac path in the park and walk along the avenue of pink cherry blossom trees adjacent to Pershore Road. More below ⬇️

    Step 2: Turn right onto the tarmac path in the park and walk along the avenue of pink cherry blossom trees adjacent to Pershore Road. More below ⬇️

  3. To the left of the path discover a mixture of recently planted trees which bloom with white and pink blossom in spring. 🌸

    Step 3: To the left of the path discover a mixture of recently planted trees which bloom with white and pink blossom in spring. 🌸

  4. Continue along the avenue with Pershore Road on the right.

    Step 4: Continue along the avenue with Pershore Road on the right.

  5. When the cherry blossom is in bloom you’ll be treated to a wonderful pink canopy. Listen to a short blossom meditation below. 🌸👇🏼

    Step 5: When the cherry blossom is in bloom you’ll be treated to a wonderful pink canopy. Listen to a short blossom meditation below. 🌸👇🏼

  6. Turn left at the path roundabout. Then take the first left onto the path lined with trees that heads diagonally through the park.

    Step 6: Turn left at the path roundabout. Then take the first left onto the path lined with trees that heads diagonally through the park.

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