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St Mary of the Angels Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Robin, Shoveler +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wren, Robin, Shoveler +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Common Nettle, Norway Spruce +11 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Common Nettle, Norway Spruce +11 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Red-legged Shieldbug, Brown Hawker +10 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hawthorn Shieldbug, Red-legged Shieldbug, Brown Hawker +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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.

Named routeRef AW6BPRound tripLocal walking 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.

Named routeRef AW2TGRound tripLocal walking route
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
5km walk: Sutton ParkWalking route5 km

5km circular walking trail around Sutton Park to/from the Visitor Centre. Marked by blue footprints

Named routeRef 5kmLength 5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
2km walk: Sutton ParkWalking route2 km

2km circular walking trail around Sutton Park to/from the Visitor Centre. Marked by lime green footprints

Named routeRef 2kmLength 2 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

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St Mary Of The Angels (RC) Church, Aldridge

St Mary Of The Angels (RC) Church, Aldridge

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