The Top 20 Attractions around Sandwell
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Sandwell. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Sandwell is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Swan Pool
Highlight • Viewpoint
Sandwell valley county park is a great place to visit if you like cycling. They have a wide range of surfaced and unsurfaced tracks to suit all. Theres a pump …
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Netherton Tunnel
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The tunnel path is in need of a little bit of repair and there are standing puddles that are pretty deep and relatively deep potholes as well. Can still be …
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Engine Arm Aqueduct
Highlight • Bridge
The Engine Arm Aqueduct was built in 1825 by Thomas Telford to carry a water feeder from the Edgbaston Reservoir over the main line to the adjacent and parallel old main line. The aqueduct is Grade II-listed.
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Galton Tunnel
Highlight • Bridge
Wide bridge to sprint down
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Sandwell Valley Gravel Bike Trails
Highlight • Trail
A word of caution if you're heading for the Miner's Trail. The Swan Pool car park has a 2.0m metal barrier on entry, so beware your height (included any mounted …
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Galton Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Giving its name to the nearby train station, Galton Bridge was the highest single span bridge in the world when it was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1829. It now …
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Cobbs Engine House
Highlight • Monument
Warrens Hall Nature Reserve has 17 hectares of grasslands, hedgerows, pools, streams, and canals that provide an essential habitat for wildlife. The reserve was once a hotbed of industry and …
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Swan Pool, Priory Woods Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Swan Pool in Priory Woods Nature Reserve offers a peaceful and green retreat for those looking to connect with nature within an urban environment. It provides an opportunity to observe …
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Birmingham Canal Towpath
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
This is a pleasant, gravelled section of the Birmingham Canal towpath which makes for a smooth cycle. The towpath goes right through the heart of the city and connects various …
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Sandwell Priory Ruins
Highlight • Religious Site
Established during the 12th century, Sandwell Priory stands as a historical relic of a medieval Benedictine monastery. Among the remains are stone graves, a church, chapels to the north, a …
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