Anchor Meadow Playing Fields
Getting here
52.60475, -1.92304
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Shoveler
- ⚽Playing fields 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
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Shoveler
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Shoveler, Robin +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wren, Shoveler, Robin +69 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Red-legged Shieldbug, Brown Hawker +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Red-legged Shieldbug, Brown Hawker +17 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Bulrush, Wild Teasel, Oat · last seen 2026; Plants — Bulrush, Wild Teasel, Oat · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 6: Bracebridge PoolWalking route
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via a medieval fish pond, 16th-century wood, WWI military practice trenches, mysterious earthwork, and 19th-century estate.
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 2: Town GateWalking route
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via a medieval pond, medieval deer park, 16th-century wood, and 18th-century Mill Pond.
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 1: Streetly GateWalking route
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via a roman road, medevial deer park, prehistoric mounds, medeval pond, and 16th century wood.
5km walk: Sutton ParkWalking route5 km
5km circular walking trail around Sutton Park to/from the Visitor Centre. Marked by blue footprints
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 3: Banners GateWalking route
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via a Roman road, medieval deer park, military target range, prehistoric burnt mound, and 18th-century Mill Pond.
🚴Cycling
79 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
McClean WayCycling route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
Sneyd Junction to Cannock Extension CanalCycling route8.8 km
A semi-rural route following the curves of the canal, until it opens out into parkland at the Cannock Extension. Distance: 5.5 miles/8.8 km (approx) Duration: 45 min (approx)
Cannock Extension Canal to Longwood JunctionCycling route11.2 km
Canalside route leading past Clayhanger Common and through Rushall, with a pub along the way. Distance: 7 miles/11.2 km (approx) Duration: 60 min (approx)
Walsall Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Walsall Local Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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