Lickey Hills Country Park
Lickey Hills Country Park
Lickey Hills Country Park
4.5
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A favorite area for hikers and mountain bikers, this 524-acre park consists of many trees, marshes and trees including a wide variety of wildlife.
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Tim
Birmingham, UK32 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Beautiful surroundings to walk our dog with plenty of tracks to follow (it would be advisable to wear decent footwear as some of the more stoney paths can hurt your feet as I found out whilst wearing trainers). There are also an abundance of benches to enable you to sit and admire many of the lovely views. The reason I haven’t given a 5/5 review is because of the cafe situated on site. Whilst it looks light and airy with ample seating inside with further table and benches outside (we utilised the latter as dogs aren’t allowed inside the premises) I had to walk back to my car to scratch around for some coins as the cafe does not accept cards or Apple Pay (due to poor internet reception I was informed). So instead of having lunch as I had anticipated, my son and I ended up with a can of Vimto each and a Twix chocolate bar as that’s all the cash I had (I just don’t carry money around with me anymore, as I haven’t for a long while now). I was a little disappointed, but it’s not the end of the world, however I wish I’d read the reviews beforehand as I’d have either brought some cash out with me or stopped off at Greggs on the way. Going back to some of the past reviews, I can’t understand why on earth the cafe-owners haven’t sorted this out as surely they must have lost out on a lot of revenue over time.
Written April 13, 2023
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sarah F
Folkestone, UK23 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This park is amazing for everyone, dog walkers, runners, hiking and partially disabled.
However for us the star of the show was the cafe.
Ordered toasted sandwiches, which at £5.90 we thought a bit over priced but ended up being well worth it. Bacon, brie and cranberry, tortillas, homemade coleslaw and a generous side salad with an excellent sweet balsamic dressing and spiralled veg.
Only down side was they only take cash due to poor WiFi, but if you know in advance, as we did then you can come prepared. Well done.
However for us the star of the show was the cafe.
Ordered toasted sandwiches, which at £5.90 we thought a bit over priced but ended up being well worth it. Bacon, brie and cranberry, tortillas, homemade coleslaw and a generous side salad with an excellent sweet balsamic dressing and spiralled veg.
Only down side was they only take cash due to poor WiFi, but if you know in advance, as we did then you can come prepared. Well done.
Written March 25, 2023
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ANGIEB
Birmingham, UK362 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
Spent about 5 hours here just wandering. Not many actual pathways in places so difficult if you are not quite fit as it’s easy to mis your footing and slip. Worse obviously after heavy rain. But if you make it to the high points the views are amazing thinking how close it is to a major city. The area is well looked after.
You need to cross the road to visit all of the park, again varying routes depending on how able you are.
We were lucky to find two cafes serving takeaway drinks and light snacks, one on either side. Run by young very pleasant staff.
Can’t wait to go back soon.
You need to cross the road to visit all of the park, again varying routes depending on how able you are.
We were lucky to find two cafes serving takeaway drinks and light snacks, one on either side. Run by young very pleasant staff.
Can’t wait to go back soon.
Written February 10, 2021
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Chris G
Worcester, UK22 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Please please please have card usage in the visitors centre. Went with a friend for coffee and cake only to be disappointed 😞 and went elsewhere. If you want people to spend money you have to adapt with the times. Are we still living in the 20th Century? This must cost you a huge amount of loss of revenue with first time visitors. I will not be returning in a hurry.
Written May 30, 2023
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Redditch, UK14 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We visited today 23/08/21 with our 5 year old son we had a nice walk in the woods with our dog who he we enjoyed although no bins anywhere for dog poo so carrying a smelly bag all the way round with us.
The visitor centre is so dated and not fit for purpose it’s exactly the same as when I was a child many years ago poor toilet facilities and cafe not great horrible tea and coffee.
The play area has no seating for anyone with a dog with a view of the play so we could keep and eye on our child whilst having a seat needs picnic benches etc.
The play area could use a revamp and extend it.
It’s time for Birmingham city council to spend some money on a huge revamp of the visitor centre with proper cafe for the amount of visitors it gets
The visitor centre is so dated and not fit for purpose it’s exactly the same as when I was a child many years ago poor toilet facilities and cafe not great horrible tea and coffee.
The play area has no seating for anyone with a dog with a view of the play so we could keep and eye on our child whilst having a seat needs picnic benches etc.
The play area could use a revamp and extend it.
It’s time for Birmingham city council to spend some money on a huge revamp of the visitor centre with proper cafe for the amount of visitors it gets
Written August 23, 2021
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Liam K
Birmingham, UK6 contributions
May 2021
Very good place, been going since I was a Kid.
Bit disappointed with the mass chop down of the trees on the top of the hill.
And the café could be up dated, prices are quite high for how dated and low service pervaded.
Bit disappointed with the mass chop down of the trees on the top of the hill.
And the café could be up dated, prices are quite high for how dated and low service pervaded.
Written June 26, 2021
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LauraDaveJames
Solihull, UK5,243 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A trip to the "Lickeys" is a traditional Brummy favourite that we haven't done for many years. The day we visited there was lots of space to park. It is a very enjoyable place with lots of wide paths to walk on, great distant views towards Birmingham city centre and good descriptions of the wildlife and flora of the area.
Written September 9, 2020
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Val B
31 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Been meaning to visit for a while. A few different paths to follow but decided to go up to the topograph. Down the Bunny Path which led us across a road through the golf course and then a wheezy climb. Turns out there was a better path up which we discovered coming back down again. Beautiful views from the top. Found out we could have just driven up when we spotted the car park and an ice-cream van at the summit. Plenty of benches to rest before hiking back down to use the loo at the golf club and then a walk back up the road to the main part for coffee at the tea rooms where there was a handy boot scraper outside.
Lots of families there and seems a great spot for dog walkers.
Will definitely go back and explore further.
Only downside was trying to find a parking spot at it was very busy even though it was a bright but chilly day.
Lots of families there and seems a great spot for dog walkers.
Will definitely go back and explore further.
Only downside was trying to find a parking spot at it was very busy even though it was a bright but chilly day.
Written March 27, 2024
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Peter t
16 contributions
Jul 2019
We used to go here when the kids were younger as it is an exciting place for them to have an adventure, with loads of trees and hills and lots of sticks to pick up and play with. It is a good place to take the dog for a walk or get your mountain bike out. Nice place to take a picnic especially in the summer. There is a play area for the kids and a cafe and gift shop if you want a drink or an ice cream. I highly recommend it
Written January 26, 2020
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Steve S
Birmingham, UK11 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Excellent place to walk either alone or with company. I took Peppa the dog with me, many routes available (short and long, also national routes) This time we visited the Green Man. Busier at weekends, I prefer week days whatever the weather!
There is also a café in the visitor centre (nice bacon and egg butties!)
There is also a café in the visitor centre (nice bacon and egg butties!)
Written March 13, 2024
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Is the cafe at the golf club by the large pool run by the council, or is it a private concern ? I remember going in there some time ago now and there were tables and chairs. Because of Covid I assume, they have all been removed and it's now just standing only. Will they eventually be put back in ? After a nice long walk up the hill past the pools, I used to enjoy coming back and sitting down with a relaxing cup of tea and sandwich.
Written February 24, 2022
Hi is there a visitors centre or a café in the Lickey Hills? If so what is the address? Thank you
Written August 26, 2020
There are lots of entrances to the Lickey Hills, the main one being Lickey Hills Country Park, Warren Lane, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8ER.
Written January 12, 2024
What's the easiest way to get there from Birmingham centre?
Written July 1, 2018
Drive to honest and use a sat Nav as it shows you all delays and possible alternatives.
Written July 18, 2018
sbirch77
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Wild camping is illegal in the UK with the exception of dartmoor. Some landowners may let you wild camp on their land providing you follow the leave no trace idea and respect the land.
Written February 23, 2020
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