City Sights

We've designed this route with two options in mind. You can either ride around Edgbaston Reservoir, or if you fancy a little more, you can cross over into Summerfield Park.

[Birmingham City Council on Edgbaston Res] "This 70-acre open-water site is a haven for walkers, joggers, nature lovers and those looking to try their hand at sailing and rowing. The reservoir is surrounded by woodland and grassland and visitors can enjoy the 2.8 km (1.75 miles) path around the edge of the reservoir.

As well has being a great recreational hub, it is a designated Local Nature Reserve and a site of historic importance. The area supports a variety of birdlife and is also a valuable city site for animals such as newts and bats.

Edgbaston Reservoir was built in 1827 by Thomas Telford as a top up for the Birmingham canal system and is still used for that purpose. Before this, it was originally a small body of water called Roach Pool.

Today, it continues to provide significant value in terms of ecology, biodiversity and heritage, and is a destination for water-based sport and recreation."