Today, I ticked off the first in my list of places to visit in Birmingham - Cofton Park. It's within easy walking distance of my house, but I've been waiting for the combination of a day with good weather, when I'm also at home with nothing better to do. That day was today.
It's not the most exciting park - the Birmingham City Council page for the park describes it as "mainly made up by open grassland", but there are some trees and certainly plenty to look at. It's also not flat, with slopes and gradients throughout the park dominated by a ridge at the western edge.
There is a car park, accessed from Lowhill Lane, which gives access to the Cofton Park Pavillion and the farmhouse of the former Lowhill Farm, which forms the majority of the park. Also in the car park was a Christmas tree recycling area, which is presumably not a permanent feature.
There are two major areas of trees in the park, one of which I explored and one I didn't (that's an excuse for a return visit, not that I need one). There's also a few lone trees dotted around, and altogether it adds up to a pleasant place to walk around.
The significant ridge in the park - definitely a good climb up from the car park - has good views over the park and the surrounding area, complete with benches to allow for a rest. One bench (dedicated to Joe Lewis) looks over the adjacent Lickey Hills, whilst another ("Jackie's") faces the other way to take in the Birmingham urban area and the remaining buildings of the Longbridge motor plant.
Looking east over the Longbridge plant
The Lickey Hills
To be fair to the park, it's not one to make an effort to go and visit. If you're making a journey to the area, you'd probably go to the Lickey Hills park instead. But if you're already in the area and want a walk with a bit of variety, Cofton Park is well worth it.
It's not the most exciting park - the Birmingham City Council page for the park describes it as "mainly made up by open grassland", but there are some trees and certainly plenty to look at. It's also not flat, with slopes and gradients throughout the park dominated by a ridge at the western edge.
There is a car park, accessed from Lowhill Lane, which gives access to the Cofton Park Pavillion and the farmhouse of the former Lowhill Farm, which forms the majority of the park. Also in the car park was a Christmas tree recycling area, which is presumably not a permanent feature.
The significant ridge in the park - definitely a good climb up from the car park - has good views over the park and the surrounding area, complete with benches to allow for a rest. One bench (dedicated to Joe Lewis) looks over the adjacent Lickey Hills, whilst another ("Jackie's") faces the other way to take in the Birmingham urban area and the remaining buildings of the Longbridge motor plant.
To be fair to the park, it's not one to make an effort to go and visit. If you're making a journey to the area, you'd probably go to the Lickey Hills park instead. But if you're already in the area and want a walk with a bit of variety, Cofton Park is well worth it.
Nice to find some open outside space close to home.
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