Bilston to Loxdale Health Walk

This gentle 2.6 km linear walk winds through Bilston in the West Midlands, following quiet streets and towpaths with only a modest 32 m of ascent. Setting off past the memorial to Alderman Herbert Beach JP, the route heads through Carder Green before joining the Bradley Arm of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, a reminder of the area's industrial heritage.

From the towpath you'll pass Banks Bridge, the old Glasshouse Basin and Pothouse Bridge, each hinting at the trades once served by this stretch of water. The going is level and easy underfoot, making it an ideal choice for a relaxed 45-minute outing or a lunchtime leg-stretch.

There is plenty nearby to extend the visit. The Bilston Urban Village Nature Reserve and Ladymoor Pool offer green respite close by, while The Sir Henry Newbolt pub and The Mission Hall Apostolic Church add local character. Highfields Bridge marks another handy landmark for those wishing to explore a little further along the canal network.