Rea Valley Walk

Walks, England, West Midlands, Birmingham
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Rea Valley Walk

Selly Oak,

by michibab

  • 57 minutes / 4.6km
  • 8

A jaunt around Selly Oak,

  • Picnic spot
  • Public transport
  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views

Walk preview

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  1. This circular walk starts at First Avenue Bus Stop on Pershore Road. You can get here on the 45 or 47 bus route.

    Step 1: This circular walk starts at First Avenue Bus Stop on Pershore Road. You can get here on the 45 or 47 bus route.

  2. Take the first left onto First Avenue.

    Step 2: Take the first left onto First Avenue.

  3. At the end of the road turn right to join the National Cycle  Network 5

    Step 3: At the end of the road turn right to join the National Cycle Network 5

  4. Continue along the cycle route keeping the River Rea on your left. Egrets and kingfishers are known to fish in these waters.

    Step 4: Continue along the cycle route keeping the River Rea on your left. Egrets and kingfishers are known to fish in these waters.

  5. Turn right onto Kitchener Road, then turn left onto Cecil Road.

    Step 5: Turn right onto Kitchener Road, then turn left onto Cecil Road.

  6. At the end of Cecil Rd turn left onto Dogool Lane and cross the road at the traffic lights to rejoin the National Cycle Route 5.

    Step 6: At the end of Cecil Rd turn left onto Dogool Lane and cross the road at the traffic lights to rejoin the National Cycle Route 5.

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