The River Rea is rich in history, archaeology and ecology.                

Along the 8 miles of the River Rea Heritage Trail you will find many places of interest, with everything to discover from water voles to the remains of watermills.

When walking the River Rea you will discover 8 interpretation panels and 2 marker pyramids along the route.

You can download a copy of the accompanying leaflet from our home page, or pick one up from Birmingham libraries and country parks.

Most of the River Rea Heritage Trail route is shared with the Rea Valley Cycle Route , cyclists are asked to dismount if necessary.

To plan your journey by public transport contact Centro

If you see any pollution in the River Rea you can use the Environment Agency incident hotline  0800 80 70 60

The River Rea corridor is cared for by the Rea Valley Ranger.

Use the links on the right to view the key areas along the trail route.