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52.60862, -1.81158
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Woodpigeon
- 🌿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
- 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Woodpigeon
- 🌿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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +89 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Rhododendron, Bluebell · last seen 2019
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large White, Red Admiral, Small White +20 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Red Admiral, Small White +20 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Chicken Of The Woods · last seen 2018; Fungi — Chicken Of The Woods · last seen 2018
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Heart of England WayWalking route
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.
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.
E2 hiking trail BirminghamWalking route
Sutton Park Archeology Walk 2: Town 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 medieval pond, medieval deer park, 16th-century wood, and 18th-century Mill Pond.
🚴Cycling
18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 534Cycling route
Connect2Cycling route
N/ACycling route83 m
N/ACycling route335 m
N/ACycling route449 m
Main RouteCycling route600 m
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