Kings Court Guesthouse

Rail Trail: Olton > Shirley

Follows a disused railway line between Olton and Shirley stations, making it almost completely flat with smooth, well-maintained paths ideal for buggies and young families. Dogs welcome on leads. The green corridor offers peaceful respite from suburban Birmingham, with wildlife spotting opportunities and easy access to local amenities at either end. Perfect for a leisurely traffic-free stroll or cycle.

Millstream Way

Follows a gentle, mostly flat path along historic mill streams and quiet waterways through Worcestershire's countryside. Perfect for families with buggies and young children, with easy, well-maintained surfaces and minimal elevation. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers peaceful canal-side scenery, heritage mill sites, and plenty of spots for picnics or wildlife watching—ideal for a leisurely afternoon stroll without demanding climbs.

Rail Trail: Whitlocks End > Shirley

Follows a disused railway line on a flat, paved surface perfect for buggies and families with toddlers. Dogs welcome on leads. The easy, traffic-free route connects two neighbourhoods through green corridor with benches en route, offering a gentle introduction to rail trail walking and convenient access between Whitlocks End and Shirley stations for circular possibilities.

Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Rail Trail: Wythall > Shirley