Kingfisher Park Short Walk

Walks, England, West Midlands, Birmingham
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Kingfisher Park Short Walk

Birmingham

by birminghamcitycouncil

  • 30 minutes / 2.2km
  • 1

A nature-filled short step-free stroll around Shard End Lake and the river Cole inside Kingfisher Country Park.

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. The walk begins on Packington Avenue. You can jump on the 95 bus to ‘The Shardway’ stop to begin.

    Step 1: The walk begins on Packington Avenue. You can jump on the 95 bus to ‘The Shardway’ stop to begin.

  2. Carefully cross Packington Avenue and turn right after crossing.

    Step 2: Carefully cross Packington Avenue and turn right after crossing.

  3. Continue for a few metres with Kingfisher park on your left and the road on your right. Get ready to turn left into the park.

    Step 3: Continue for a few metres with Kingfisher park on your left and the road on your right. Get ready to turn left into the park.

  4. Turn left into Kingfisher Park, heading towards Shard End Lake.

    Step 4: Turn left into Kingfisher Park, heading towards Shard End Lake.

  5. Step 5: Welcome to Kingfisher Country Park. A green corridor along the River Cole valley, featuring wetlands, lakes, and walking paths, spanning 11km. It’s home to wildlife like herons, otters and, of course, kingfishers!

  6. Step 6: We mapped this walk during the drought of summer 2026, you may notice the grass looks very dry but hopefully it will soon be green and lush again for your jaunt 🌳

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