Glade
← Back🌲 Mixed woodland

Old Park Wood - Mixed woodland

1 ha
DogsWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Horse ridingWalking trails

Best for

6 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 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
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route

Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south

Named routeRegional walking route
Tettenhall Village TrailWalking route

The Tettenhall Trail takes you on a walk around the village pointing out some of its important buildings and historic sites. Due to the hilly nature, those with mobility issues are likely to find the trail difficult due to steep slopes and steps.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Black Country Canals: The Dudley & Stourbridge RingWalking route

'Circuit' of Canals surrounding Dudley & Stourbridge. Follow the fascinating network of junctions and branches through scenery varying from industrial warehouses to suprisingly secluded rural lengths.

Named routeRef BCCRound tripRegional walking route
Wolverhampton Locks WalkWalking route3.2 km

A short walk from the city centre, this linear walk follows the towpath, passing 21 locks, historic buildings and changing landscapes. Distance: 2 miles/3.2 km(approx) Duration: 40 mins(approx)

Named routeLength 3.2 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 81 (removed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
South Staffordshire Railway WalkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10 m
Named routeRef 81Length 10 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route305 m
Named routeLength 305 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route344 m
Named routeRef 81Length 344 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

White House, near Codsall Wood

White House, near Codsall Wood

1 / 15

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

Own or manage this place?

Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.

Claim this page

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: a5644c80-e945-4846-97d4-a0d40b04e1a9