Getting here
52.48746, -2.29149
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Pheasant +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Pheasant +62 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Nalassus laevioctostriatus, Dock Bug, Orange Bicolorous Sawfly +15 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Nalassus laevioctostriatus, Dock Bug, Orange Bicolorous Sawfly +15 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Bluebell · last seen 2017; Plants — Bluebell · last seen 2017
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km
The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km
All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route
Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south
The Highley TrailWalking route3.5 km
A short walk round the former mining village of Highley.
Centenary Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route6.5 km
Medium difficulty, some short steep slopes and uneven paths. Explore heath and woods, sweeping views, restored Rock Houses, and the remains of Nanny's Rock and Vale's Rock. Cyclists permitted.
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route410 m
Main RouteCycling route524 m
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Wildlife to spot
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