May is National Walking Month and there’s no better place to explore on foot than around The Cube. Set alongside Birmingham’s iconic canal network, The Cube isn’t just a destination – it’s the perfect starting point, midpoint, and finishing line for a walk that blends city energy with waterside calm.
Whether you’re heading out for a mindful solo stroll or catching up with friends on the move, every path has a way of bringing you right back here.
Follow the Water
Birmingham’s canals are often quieter than you’d expect, offering a peaceful contrast to the city streets. From The Cube, you can step straight onto the towpaths and wander along the Birmingham Canal Navigations, where waterside views, narrowboats and hidden corners create a walk that feels a world away from the everyday.
All Routes Lead Back
The best walks don’t need a strict plan. With The Cube as your base, you can follow the canals in any direction, explore at your own pace and trust that you’ll find your way back.
It’s this flexibility that makes walking here so enjoyable. There’s no pressure to complete a set route or hit a certain distance – just the freedom to move, pause and take it all in.
Refuel and Reset
Every great walk deserves a reward at the end. Back at The Cube, you can swap your walking shoes for something more relaxed and ease into the rest of your day.
Stop for a drink overlooking the canal, settle in for a long lunch, or turn your walk into a full day out with everything the building has to offer. Whether it’s something social or something slower, it’s all right here waiting.
Make It More Than a Walk
National Walking Month is about more than just getting your steps in – it’s about enjoying the journey. There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Short loop or long wander, solo reset or group catch-up.
This May, step outside, follow the canals, and see where the path takes you. Chances are, it’ll lead you right back to where you started – and that’s exactly the point.