Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Coot, Mallard +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Coot, Mallard +82 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
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Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Woundwort Shieldbug, Southern Hawker, Dock Bug +6 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Woundwort Shieldbug, Southern Hawker, Dock Bug +6 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
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Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Northycote Farm to Moseley Old Hall Walk, Moseley Old HallWalking route4.8 km▾
Trace the footsteps of a king as you join up with the Monarch's Way in the West Midlands. This route runs along fairly flat, woodland paths that can become muddy, as well as grassy fields and made tracks.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail (Short Route)Walking route12.9 km▾
8-mile circular route based on PRoW and canal towpaths, which would've been used by local miners, iron workers, and farmers. Car Parking at the start on Wood Lane.
Named routeRef FoMTTLength 12.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail (Long Route)Walking route16 km▾
10-mile circular route based on PRoW and canal towpaths, which would've been used by local miners, iron workers, and farmers. Car Parking at start on Wood Lane.
Named routeRef FoMTTLength 16 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Walsall Walk of ArtWalking route6.5 km▾
A specially designed circular canalside walk, starting from Walsall’s New Art Gallery, passing through changing landscapes.
Distance: 4 miles/6.5 km(approx)
Duration: 80 mins(approx)
Named routeRef WWoALength 6.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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26 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 81 (removed)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Sneyd Junction to Pudding Green JunctionCycling route16 km▾
Canalside route passing through the heartlands of the industrial Black Country. Decends using the Walsall locks then rises at Ryders Green Locks.
Distance: 10 miles/16 km (approx)
Duration: 90 min (approx)
Named routeLength 16 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle 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)
Named routeLength 8.8 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Sneyd Junction to Horseley Fields JunctionCycling route9.6 km▾
Canalside route following the Wyrley & Essington, taking New Cross Bridge, where the towpath changes to the other side of the canal.
Distance: 6 miles/9.6 km (approx)
Duration: 60 min (approx)
Named routeLength 9.6 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
