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Heron Pond – Balaam's Wood loop from New Frankley in Birmingham

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New Frankley In Birmingham

Heron Pond – Balaam's Wood loop from New Frankley in Birmingham

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Heron Pond – Balaam's Wood loop from New Frankley in Birmingham

02:26

9.25km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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843 m

Heron Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lovely to run around and walk around, paths can be uneven and muddy, so take a little care.

Tip by

982 m

Cycleway 5 and Walkway

Highlight • Trail

Watch the gates to slow you down on a bike

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3.11 km

Austin Bridge

Highlight • Monument

A lovely tribute to the car plant that was here for so many years and meant so much to the locals. Gone but not forgotten.

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8.47 km

River Rea Metal Flower Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

8.48 km

River Rea Trail Map

Highlight • Trail

8.50 km

River Rea Longbridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

The entrance to the Rover Rea walk. A lovely 2 mile out and back route into Longbridge Town.

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8.61 km

Balaam's Wood

Highlight • Trail

Paved walkway, saves the shows form getting muddy, unless you go off through the little trails. Only short, but stunning.

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9.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

3.13 km

635 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

3.70 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

13°C

28 %

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Heron Pond – Balaam's Wood loop from New Frankley in Birmingham

Heron Pond

Cycleway 5 and Walkway

Austin Bridge

River Rea Metal Flower Sculpture

River Rea Trail Map

River Rea Longbridge Trail

Balaam's Wood

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