Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Brown Hawker, Migrant Hawker, Broad-bodied Chaser +37 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Brown Hawker, Migrant Hawker, Broad-bodied Chaser +37 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Common Nettle, Ribwort Plantain +12 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Common Nettle, Ribwort Plantain +12 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 5: Blackroot BistroWalking route▾
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via an 18th-century racecourse and golf course, medieval deer park, and quarry created for an 18th-century mill pond dam.
Named routeRef AW5BBRound tripLocal walking route
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 6: Bracebridge PoolWalking route▾
Most of Sutton Park is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and contains archaeological remains. This trail, one of six in the park, is via a medieval fish pond, 16th-century wood, WWI military practice trenches, mysterious earthwork, and 19th-century estate.
Named routeRef AW6BPRound tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 40 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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.
Named routeRef FoMTTLength 12.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeRef FoMTTLength 16 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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62 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route▾
Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rushall Junction to Ryders Green LocksCycling route12 km▾
This route features an unusual aqueduct; one of the few examples of a canal crossing over a railway.
Distance: 7.5 miles/12 km (approx)
Duration: 1 hour 15 min (approx)
Named routeLength 12 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
North Birmingham Walking and Cycling RouteCycling route▾
Route 535 is a small cycle route from National Cycle Route 5 in Birmingham City Centre to Gravelly Hill, which carries on for a short way along the Tame Valley Canal
Named routeRef 535National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 534Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 534National Cycle Network
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)
Named routeLength 2.4 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
