Diamond Jubilee Allotments
Getting here
52.63572, -1.89711
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Large White +160 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Large White +160 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Bluebell, Heather, Common Sorrel +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bluebell, Heather, Common Sorrel +1 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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)
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)
Beacon WayWalking route40 km
Starting at Sandwell Valley via the outskirts of Birmingham and the countryside of Walsall into Staffordshire. Take in the Forest of Mercia, lakes, nature reserves, woods, and canal banks. Named after Barr Beacon, one of the highest hills in this area.
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.
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.
🚴Cycling
56 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
McClean WayCycling 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)
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Longwood Junction to Rushall LocksCycling route2.4 km
A straight ride, beginning close to Hay Head Local Nature Reserve and continuing to the Rushall Lock Flight. Distance: 1.5 miles/2.4 km (approx) Duration: 60 min (approx)
N/ACycling route393 m
Main RouteCycling route27 m
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