View of Wyre Forest Valley – Upper Bittell Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

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View of Wyre Forest Valley – Upper Bittell Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

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View of Wyre Forest Valley – Upper Bittell Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

02:21

8.58km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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334 m

View of Birmingham from Bilberry Hill

Highlight • Forest

Bilberry Hill and the surrounding Lickey Hills offer a peaceful escape into nature and a chance to enjoy the outdoors, whether you're interested in hiking, picnicking, or simply taking in the scenic views of the West Midlands countryside.

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446 m

View of Wyre Forest Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very accessible viewpoint with a little bench

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1.67 km

Cofton Lake

Lake

3.81 km

Upper Bittell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Upper Bittell Reservoir covers approximately 40 acres and is the larger of the two Bittell Reservoirs. The reservoir was created in the late 19th century to provide drinking water to the city of Birmingham. It was constructed by damming the Bittell Brook.
It is an excellent place for hiking and picnicking, with designated picnic areas where visitors can enjoy a meal while taking in the serene waterside atmosphere.

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6.65 km

Lickey Hills Country Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Access to bridle paths

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7.61 km

Old Oak Tree Clearing

Highlight • Viewpoint

A little clearing around an older oak tree

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8.02 km

Den Building Area

Highlight • Forest

A designated space crafted specifically for individuals to hone their den-building skills using the readily available logs and branches—a brilliant concept that offers a dedicated area for this creative activity. It's an ideal playground where children can delight in hours of imaginative play.

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8.20 km

Lickey Hills Wooden Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

This particular sculpture was supposed to make up The Sculpture trail which had 7 (I think) sculptures created by local materials. Alas, I could only find two. The Le Creme de la creme would have been Iccurus, but it is nowhere to be found.

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8.50 km

Lickey Hills Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Lickey Hills Visitor Centre has a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating that serves snacks. You can also find information here and pick up maps to explore the country park. There are facilities, too.

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