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The best running trails around Birmingham

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Running around Birmingham is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Birmingham—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1. Sutton Park Café loop from Sutton Coldfield

7.56km

00:48

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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2. Geese by the River loop from Balsall Heath

6.81km

00:43

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Seagull Viewing Point – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Warley Wigorn

7.14km

00:44

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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474

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4. Seagull Viewing Point – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Bearwood

3.75km

00:23

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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410

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5. Start of Running Event loop from Sutton Coldfield

4.43km

00:28

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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394

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6. Gas Street Basin loop from Selly Oak

10.6km

01:06

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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280

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7. Mailbox Birmingham – Gas Street Basin loop from Chinese Quarter

4.86km

00:31

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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249

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8. Cadbury Park Entrance – Bournville Station and Canal loop from Kings Norton

17.8km

01:52

130m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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329

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9. Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from Lapal

7.61km

00:52

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Birmingham Fazeley Canal – Birmingham Canals loop from Jewellery Quarter

9.08km

00:56

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Birmingham

1. Sutton Park Café loop from Sutton Coldfield

2. Geese by the River loop from Balsall Heath

3. Seagull Viewing Point – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Warley Wigorn

4. Seagull Viewing Point – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Bearwood

5. Start of Running Event loop from Sutton Coldfield

6. Gas Street Basin loop from Selly Oak

7. Mailbox Birmingham – Gas Street Basin loop from Chinese Quarter

8. Cadbury Park Entrance – Bournville Station and Canal loop from Kings Norton

9. Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from Lapal

10. Birmingham Fazeley Canal – Birmingham Canals loop from Jewellery Quarter

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