Cycling

If you’re a fan of cycling, Sandwell has a range of off-road trails and activities –that will not disappoint. From canal routes, mountain bike trails and surfaced/unsurfaced tracks – linking to part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network (Route No.5) running through Sandwell Valley Country Park – there’s plenty of opportunity to get out on two wheels …

Here's a link to a downloadable poster with local cycle and walking routes.

Don't worry if you don't have a bike - you can hire one at Sandwell Valley.

New bike trails have been opened in Sandwell Valley Country Park and the former Hill Top Golf Course in Birmingham.

They come as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy Project, ensuring that the benefits to the local area will last for decades to come, boosting health, inspiring people and enhancing the sports legacy for Sandwell, Birmingham and the wider Black Country.

The routes are designed to cater for cyclists of all abilities, meaning that everyone can enjoy the trails, including families with children. The Green Trail around Swan Pool at Sandwell offers a family-friendly route for beginners. For more experienced cyclists, there is a blue, red or black trail at the Hill Top site.

These trails, in addition to helping Sandwell residents to improve their physical and mental health, will encourage people to develop their skills, helping them to become more confident road cyclists and take up cycling for travel and commuting purposes. The trails will also reduce social isolation, by promoting community cycling clubs and events.

Please note – there may be charges at some of the locations to use parking facilities.