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Getting here
52.53005, -1.90346
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 272m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 272m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Mute Swan +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Mute Swan +62 more · last seen 2025
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +19 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
26 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
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.
Sandwell Park Colliery TrailWalking route3.2 km
The trail follows the remains of a tramway that was used to transport coal from the Sandwell Park Colliery Jubilee Pit to railway sidings and a canal wharf. It is now an area of natural beauty with plenty of wildlife, scenic views, and roaming livestock.
Galton Valley WalkWalking route3 km
Canals, wildlife, industrial heritage or just walking in pleasant surroundings, Galton Valley has something to suit all. This circular route features The Old Main Line and a pleasant woodland area. Distance: 2 miles/3 km(approx) Duration: 45 mins(approx)
Revolution WalkWalking route
The Revolution Walk celebrates three eras of transport: canals, roads and railway. Enjoy the mix of nature and heritage as you venture out of the city along this lush stretch.
Perry Barr Locks Bridgepublic footpath · 20 m
🚴Cycling
143 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Jewellery Quarter Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
National Cycle Network Route 533Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 2Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 3Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 7Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 11Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Perry Bridgebyway open to all traffic · 80 m
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