Birds — Mallard, Coot, Moorhen +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Coot, Moorhen +83 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Black-tailed Skimmer, Common Darter, Green Shieldbug +80 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Black-tailed Skimmer, Common Darter, Green Shieldbug +80 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
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Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Free
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Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Common Knapweed, Marsh Thistle, White Campion +2 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Knapweed, Marsh Thistle, White Campion +2 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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8 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Heart of England WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 161kmRegional walking route
E2 hiking trail BirminghamWalking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Four Commons WalkWalking route9.5 km▾
Circular route following the Wyrley & Essington Canal to Clayhanger Common – one of Walsall’s much-loved areas of green, open space.
Distance: 6 miles/9.5 km(approx)
Duration: 120 mins(approx)
Named routeLength 9.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Clayhanger Common WalkWalking route9.5 km▾
Short, circular route following the Wyrley & Essington Canal to Clayhanger Common – one of Walsall’s much-loved areas of green, open space.
Distance: 6 miles/9.5 km(approx)
Duration: 120 mins(approx)
Named routeLength 9.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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66 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
McClean WayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal 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
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)
Named routeLength 11.2 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
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
