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Hayhead Wood

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha
WildlifeBirdsPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Robin, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wren, Robin, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hawthorn, Lords-and-Ladies, Oat +4 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Cheilosia, 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +71 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Cheilosia, 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 1: Streetly GateWalking 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 roman road, medevial deer park, prehistoric mounds, medeval pond, and 16th century wood.

Named routeRef AW1SGRound tripLocal walking route
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 3: Banners GateWalking 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 Roman road, medieval deer park, military target range, prehistoric burnt mound, and 18th-century Mill Pond.

Named routeRef AW3BaGRound 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

85 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
SCWIP Cycle Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR15Local cycle route
McClean WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional 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
SCWIP Cycle Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR7Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Beacon Way passes through Hayhead Wood Local Nature Reserve

The Beacon Way passes through Hayhead Wood Local Nature Reserve

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