Geography of Birmingham

The city of Birmingham is situated just to the west of the geographical centre of England, across an area of relatively high ground, ranging around 150-200 metres above sea level. The main north-south watershed of Britain actually passes through Birmingham. The Birmingham area is prone to tornadoes the most recent of which was witnessed in mid-2005. The watershed of the River Severn and River Trent can clearly be seen along the Perry Barr area of Birmingham and areas near Erdington where the level and gradient of the land changes significantly.

To the south west of the city lie the Clent Hills and Walton Hill, which reach 315 m and have good views over the city.