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Places › England › West Midlands › South Staffordshire Getting here
52.63745, -2.10238
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting ☕ Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting ☕ Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out ☕ Café🅿️ Parking🧺 Picnic spot🚻 Toilets
🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Free
🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chiffchaff, Little Ringed Plover, Blue Tit +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Chiffchaff, Little Ringed Plover, Blue Tit +77 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hornet, Southern Hawker +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hornet, Southern Hawker +14 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Hogweed, Creeping Thistle, Rosebay Willowherb +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hogweed, Creeping Thistle, Rosebay Willowherb +1 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Monarch's Way Walking route 990 km ▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named route Ref MW Length 990 km Regional walking route
Show on map Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South) Walking route ▾
Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south
Named route Regional walking route
Show on map Tettenhall Village Trail Walking 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 route Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Northycote Farm to Moseley Old Hall Walk, Moseley Old Hall Walking route 4.8 km ▾
Trace the footsteps of a king as you join up with the Monarch's Way in the West Midlands. This route runs along fairly flat, woodland paths that can become muddy, as well as grassy fields and made tracks.
Named route Length 4.8 km Duration 01:30 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Forest of Mercia Way Walking route ▾
Bentley Lane Park to Cannock Chase along the Wyrley and Essington Canal
Named route Local walking route
Show on map 43 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 81 (removed) Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 81 National Cycle Network
Show on map [PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle Network Cycling route 804 km ▾
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
Named route Ref Starley Network Length 804 km Regional cycle route
Show on map Route 81 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 81 National Cycle Network
Show on map South Staffordshire Railway Walk Cycling route ▾
Named route Regional cycle route
Show on map Sneyd Junction to Horseley Fields Junction Cycling route 9.6 km ▾
Canalside route following the Wyrley & Essington, taking New Cross Bridge, where the towpath changes to the other side of the canal.
Distance: 6 miles/9.6 km (approx)
Duration: 60 min (approx)
Named route Length 9.6 km Point-to-point Local cycle route
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 10 m ▾
Named route Ref 81 Length 10 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface asphalt
Show on map Photos Moseley Old Hall: The Kitchen
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Wildlife to spot
22,276 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 22,276 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 52 species
summer winter
2026 ▾
Little Ringed Plover · Chiffchaff · Blue Tit · Peregrine · Swift +47
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius2025 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2024 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 Peregrine Falco peregrinus2025 Swift Apus apus2025 Magpie Pica pica2025 Robin Erithacus rubecula2025 Hobby Falco subbuteo2025 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2025 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2025 Starling Sturnus vulgaris2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis2025 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2025 Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Greenfinch Chloris chloris2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Stock Dove Columba oenas2025 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2025 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros2025 Great Tit Parus major2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Jay Garrulus glandarius2025 House Martin Delichon urbicum2024 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2024 Greylag Goose Anser anser Coot Fulica atra2025 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2025 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii2025 Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula2025 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2025 Tawny Owl Strix aluco2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Mute Swan Cygnus olor2025 Teal Anas crecca2025 Moorhen Gallinula chloropus2025 Canada Goose Branta canadensis2025 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus2025 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis2025 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2025 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis2025 Whitethroat Curruca communis2025 Rock Dove Columba livia2025 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2025 Goldcrest Regulus regulus2025 Coal Tit Periparus ater2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus2025 Passer domesticus domesticus Passer domesticus domesticus2024 Swallow Hirundo rustica2024 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2024 Raven Corvus corax2024 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2024 🦌 Mammals 5 species
winter spring autumn
2026 ▾
Mole · Muntjac · Bank Vole · Otter · Brown Rat
Mole Talpa europaea2025 Muntjac Muntiacus reevesi2025 Bank Vole Myodes glareolus Otter Lutra lutra2025 Brown Rat Rattus norvegicus2024 🐸 Amphibians 2 species
summer
2024 ▾
Common Frog · Common Toad
Common Frog Rana temporaria Common Toad Bufo bufo 🐝 Insects 13 species
summer autumn
2025 ▾
7-spot Ladybird · Southern Hawker · Sphaerophoria scripta · Syrphus ribesii · Hornet Hoverfly +8
7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea Sphaerophoria scripta Sphaerophoria scripta Syrphus ribesii Syrphus ribesii Hornet Hoverfly Volucella zonaria Phaonia angelicae Phaonia angelicae 🌿 Plants 11 species
winter summer
2025 ▾
Hogweed · Rosebay Willowherb · Creeping Thistle · Primrose · Late Cotoneaster +6
Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium Rosebay Willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense Primrose Primula vulgaris Late Cotoneaster Cotoneaster lacteus Franchet's Cotoneaster Cotoneaster franchetii Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 22,276 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 52 species
summer winter
2026 ▾
Little Ringed Plover · Chiffchaff · Blue Tit · Peregrine · Swift +47
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius2025 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2024 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 Peregrine Falco peregrinus2025 Swift Apus apus2025 Magpie Pica pica2025 Robin Erithacus rubecula2025 Hobby Falco subbuteo2025 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2025 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2025 Starling Sturnus vulgaris2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis2025 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2025 Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Greenfinch Chloris chloris2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Stock Dove Columba oenas2025 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2025 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros2025 Great Tit Parus major2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Jay Garrulus glandarius2025 House Martin Delichon urbicum2024 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2024 Greylag Goose Anser anser Coot Fulica atra2025 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2025 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii2025 Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula2025 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2025 Tawny Owl Strix aluco2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Mute Swan Cygnus olor2025 Teal Anas crecca2025 Moorhen Gallinula chloropus2025 Canada Goose Branta canadensis2025 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus2025 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis2025 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2025 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis2025 Whitethroat Curruca communis2025 Rock Dove Columba livia2025 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2025 Goldcrest Regulus regulus2025 Coal Tit Periparus ater2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus2025 Passer domesticus domesticus Passer domesticus domesticus2024 Swallow Hirundo rustica2024 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2024 Raven Corvus corax2024 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2024 🦌 Mammals 5 species
winter spring autumn
2026 ▾
Mole · Muntjac · Bank Vole · Otter · Brown Rat
Mole Talpa europaea2025 Muntjac Muntiacus reevesi2025 Bank Vole Myodes glareolus Otter Lutra lutra2025 Brown Rat Rattus norvegicus2024 🐸 Amphibians 2 species
summer
2024 ▾
Common Frog · Common Toad
Common Frog Rana temporaria Common Toad Bufo bufo 🐝 Insects 13 species
summer autumn
2025 ▾
7-spot Ladybird · Southern Hawker · Sphaerophoria scripta · Syrphus ribesii · Hornet Hoverfly +8
7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea Sphaerophoria scripta Sphaerophoria scripta Syrphus ribesii Syrphus ribesii Hornet Hoverfly Volucella zonaria Phaonia angelicae Phaonia angelicae 🌿 Plants 11 species
winter summer
2025 ▾
Hogweed · Rosebay Willowherb · Creeping Thistle · Primrose · Late Cotoneaster +6
Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium Rosebay Willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense Primrose Primula vulgaris Late Cotoneaster Cotoneaster lacteus Franchet's Cotoneaster Cotoneaster franchetii Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Syritta pipiens
Syritta pipiens
Syritta pipiens
Syritta pipiens
Common Red Soldier Beetle Rhagonycha fulva
Common Red Soldier Beetle Rhagonycha fulva
Helophilus pendulus Helophilus pendulus
Helophilus pendulus Helophilus pendulus
Eristalis pertinax Eristalis pertinax
Eristalis pertinax Eristalis pertinax
24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata
24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata
Batman Hoverfly Myathropa florea2024
Batman Hoverfly Myathropa florea2024
Oak Bush-cricket Meconema thalassinum2024
Oak Bush-cricket Meconema thalassinum2024 Himalayan Cotoneaster
Himalayan Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster simonsii
Cotoneaster simonsii
Hedge Barberry Berberis darwinii x empetrifolia = B. x stenophylla
Hedge Barberry Berberis darwinii x empetrifolia = B. x stenophylla
Tartarian Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica
Tartarian Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica
Bristly Oxtongue Helminthotheca echioides2024
Bristly Oxtongue Helminthotheca echioides2024
Rose Campion Silene coronaria2024
Rose Campion Silene coronaria2024 Events & activities nearby Switch provider to compare local events, tours and bookable activities.
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