Plan your visit
Getting here
52.52527, -1.89708
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
9 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Canada Goose +61 more · last seen 2026
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Canada Goose +61 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, 7-spot Ladybird, Cheilosia albitarsis +17 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾30 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km▾
Birmingham to Napton section
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 5: Blackroot BistroWalking route▾
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via an 18th-century racecourse and golf course, medieval deer park, and quarry created for an 18th-century mill pond dam.
Sandwell Park Colliery TrailWalking route3.2 km▾
The trail follows the remains of a tramway that was used to transport coal from the Sandwell Park Colliery Jubilee Pit to railway sidings and a canal wharf. It is now an area of natural beauty with plenty of wildlife, scenic views, and roaming livestock.
The Findings TrailWalking route▾
Tourism/ history walking route from the city centre to the Jewellery Quarter and back. Marked by pavement plates. Designed by Laura Potter
Revolution WalkWalking route▾
The Revolution Walk celebrates three eras of transport: canals, roads and railway. Enjoy the mix of nature and heritage as you venture out of the city along this lush stretch.
🚴Cycling
▾140 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Jewellery Quarter Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route▾
National Cycle Network Route 533Cycling route▾
SCWIP Cycle Route 11Cycling route▾
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route▾
Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)
Rushall Junction to Ryders Green LocksCycling route12 km▾
This route features an unusual aqueduct; one of the few examples of a canal crossing over a railway. Distance: 7.5 miles/12 km (approx) Duration: 1 hour 15 min (approx)
Factory Junction to Ladywood JunctionCycling route10 km▾
Cycle along The New Main Line and follow the signs for The National Cycle Route, which takes you to Ladywood Junction and on into Birmingham City Centre. Distance: 6 miles/10 km (approx) Duration: 60 min (approx)
🐴Horse riding
▾1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Perry Bridgebyway open to all traffic · 80 m▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Facilities
Parking
10 nearby · 56m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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