Getting here
52.74850, -1.97184
Best for
6 activitiesDog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Waterside walks
Varies71%Reservoir — waterside public access; parking
Wildlife
Free70%Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Mountain biking
Varies60%Named MTB route nearby: Fair Oak Pools Trail
Cycling
Varies58%Named cycling route nearby: Cannock Chase Heritage Trail
Picnic day out
Free52%Reservoir — waterside day out
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
20
10 named nearby · 10 public paths
Cycling
1
1 named nearby
Mountain biking
4
4 named nearby
Horse riding
2
2 public paths
Named routes and paths nearby
About this reservoir
Pond east of stonybrook is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
Birches Valley Forest Centre · Paid · 401m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Nearby places
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