Earlswood Lakes Wood Lane Earlswood Solihull
Earlswood Lakes isn’t fancy. It’s messy, loud, and brilliant. You can walk the loop (about a mile) in twenty minutes, but you’ll stay for two hours. The seagulls, the boats, the sponge cake—it all conspires to make you slow down.
Bring a camera, but don’t be precious. The best photos are blurry ones of a duck surprising you. Bring a friend, but don’t be surprised if they spend the whole time talking about narrowboat life. It’s contagious.
Just go. Park on Wood Lane, follow the noise, and find your spot. The lakes don’t judge. They just offer water, wind, and weird birds. What more could you want?
Oh, and bring extra cash for more cake. Trust me. You’ll need it. Happy exploring.