Bridge, towpath and lock on Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Awbridge
Getting here
52.55159, -2.20837
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Blue Tit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Blue Tit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +89 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +89 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Syrphus, 2-spot Ladybird +4 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Syrphus, 2-spot Ladybird +4 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Lesser Celandine, Wall-rue, Mugwort +3 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lesser Celandine, Wall-rue, Mugwort +3 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route
Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south
All Saints' TrailWalking route
Heritage trail around the large former Parish of All Saints along a route traditionally church members would walk to beat set points with canes (known as 'Beating the Bounds) This formed a mental map of the area when maps were rare.
Tettenhall Village TrailWalking route
The Tettenhall Trail takes you on a walk around the village pointing out some of its important buildings and historic sites. Due to the hilly nature, those with mobility issues are likely to find the trail difficult due to steep slopes and steps.
Mining Bee TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
National Cycle Network Route 81 (removed)Cycling route
South Staffordshire Railway WalkCycling route
Kingswinford Railway WalkCycling route
N/ACycling route58 m
N/ACycling route173 m
Wildlife to spot
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