Witton Lakes Park is located in Witton, Birmingham. Between Upper Witton and Perry Common.
Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
It is on Perry Common Road and Bleak Hill Road. Also near Gyspy Lane.
Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
Witton Lakes is located to the east of Witton Cemetery, and is also close to Brookvale Park.
There is open fields with paths at Witton Lakes Park near Perry Common Road.
Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
There is a path that leads to North Birmingham Academy. Also near Wilson Stuart School and Bluesky Nursery.
Path to North Birmingham Academy at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
History of Witton Lakes Park
The lakes were created at the end of the 19th century to supply drinking water for Birmingham.
One of the lakes is used for model boating and the other nature conservation. The north Birmingham cycle route runs through the surrounding park.
Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
The Brooks
There is a pair of Brooks that flows into Witton Lakes, then out towards Brookvale Park Lake. Starting at Kingstanding and Bleak Hill in Erdington. They eventually reach the River Tame.
The first Brook into Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
Weir to the second Brook at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
The first lake at Witton Lakes
This section of Witton Lakes is to the eastern side of the park, and is much smaller. Seen on the walk from Perry Common Road.
Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
The path between both lakes
A path splits both lakes in half with a footbridge in the middle, with benches to sit down and watch the birds.
Path down the middle of both lakes at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
The second lake at Witton Lakes
The larger lake is to the south west of the park, and leads to a waterfall / dam that goes into the second Brook. The path beyond leads towards Brookvale Park via Marsh Hill.
The second lake at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
Birds at Witton Lakes
Grey Heron.
Grey Heron at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
Tufted Duck.
Tufted Duck at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
Eurasian Wigeon.
Eurasian Wigeon at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
Swans.
Swans at Witton Lakes Park (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown