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Frankley Hall

2 ha

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.42199, -2.00563

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 2-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 2-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Smoothcap · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Smoothcap · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
The Leasowes Red Walking TrailWalking route3.3 km

Red trail 3.3km – 1 hour 15 minutes. Moderate difficulty with some undulating ground and one short climb. Gravelled paths lead you around the woodland valleys & watercourses.

Named routeRef L-RLength 3.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Woodpecker TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Birmingham Platinum Jubilee WalkwayWalking route19 km

A circular walkway to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee marked by pavement bronze plaques at 20 points of special significance to the people of Birmingham. Unveiled by HRH The Earl of Wessex.

Named routeRef PJWLength 19 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Leasowes & Coombeswood Countryside WalkWalking route4 km

This walk, east of Halesowen, takes you through the Leasowes and into the Coombeswood area of Dudley’s green belt. Length: 4km (2.5m) Duration: 2 hours

Named routeRef LCCWLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route

NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route

Named routeRef Rea Valley
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Rea ValleyLocal cycle route
Bourn Brook WalkwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Moat at the former Frankley Hall site

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Moat at the former Frankley Hall site

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️LICKEY HILLSCountry park5 km→🌱Victoria CommonUrban park2.8 km→🌱Rowheath ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Adams Hill / Field Lane Public Open SpaceUrban park1.6 km→🌱Ley Hill ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Senneleys ParkUrban park2.2 km→

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