Tel: 0121 569 3070Walks
Sandwell Valley Country Park has hundreds of scenic acres to walk to, whether for a quiet stroll, a brisk walk, or a day-long hike. Enjoy woods, lakes, monuments and views as you explore the park. Many of our footpaths are surfaced, providing access for all, and others are left as natural tracks to provide a tranquil countryside walk.
Pick up a free Walks and Trails guide from Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre of Forge Mill farm and go exploring.
Santrike Strides is a regular group of walkers who meet up and – well – stride! To join one of the Strides group, take a look: https://www.healthysandwell.co.uk/activities/sandwell-stride-sandwell-valley-and-forge-mill-lake/
Sandwell Valley Parkrun take places at Sandwell Valley, at the Visitor Centre Park, and goes around the Sandwell Valley estate. They meet at 9am every Saturday, suitable for all ages. You can also volunteer. Take a look here: https://www.healthysandwell.co.uk/activities/sandwell-valley-parkrun/
Sandwell Valley Country Park has over 600 acres to walk, whether a quiet stroll, a brisk walk, or a day long hike. Many of our footpaths are surfaced, providing access for all, and others are left as natural tracks to provide a tranquil countryside walk.
Forge Mill Lake Nature Reserve Loop from Hamstead
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 1.93 mi
Hiking Path: 0.50 mi
Path: 1.19 mi
Street: 424 yd
Natural: 0.50 mi
Unpaved: 1.19 mi
Paved: 424 yd
Priory ruins – Swan lake Loop from Dudley Port
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 5.43 mi
Priory ruins – Swan lake Loop from West Bromwich
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level.
Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 2.96 mi
Swan lake Loop from Dudley Port
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 2.11 mi
Doultons claypit Loop from Cradley
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 2.11 mi
SIGNPOST – The Toll Man's Office Loop from Old Hill
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 4.7 mi
Haden hill upper pool – Haden house museum Loop from Cradley
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The starting point of the Tour is accessible with public transport.
Total Distance: 2.03 mi
Priory ruins – Swan lake Loop from Hall End
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 2.55 mi
Forge Mill Lake Nature Reserve Loop from The Delves
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 6.12 mi
Warrens Hall Nature Reserve Loop from Birchfield
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 1.46 mi
Swan lake – Jubilee Sensory Garden 2012 Loop from West Bromwich
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 3.79 mi
Hiking Loop from Tividale
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths.
Total Distance: 6.23 mi
Swan lake – Priory ruins Loop from Hall End
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 2.40 mi
Priory ruins – Swan lake Loop from The Delves
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 11.70 mi
Warrens Hall Nature Reserve – Windmill End Loop from Rowley Regis
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 3.28 mi
Upper pool – Haden hill upper pool Loop from Rowley Regis
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 6.76 mi
Priory ruins Loop from Perry Barr
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Total Distance: 6.76 mi
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Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre
The historic Visitor Centre with attractive courtyard, buildings, Courtyard Kitchen, Victorian garden, and Rabbit Village.
Forge Mill Farm
Home to rare breeds of animals, from sheep to alpacas, our farm is a great place to bring your family or school.
Adventure Playground
The playground includes climbing nets, a rope bridge, an eight-metre high tower and much more.