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Stanmore Country Park

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 319m away

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +54 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +54 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Male-fern, Blue Fleabane, Bracken +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km

The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km

All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Explorer Trail, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route3.5 km

Some steep slopes. Dogs are welcome (on and off lead areas)

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Dingle and Garden Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route1.2 km

Seasonal trail, only open April to October. Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 1.2 kmDuration 00:40Round tripLocal walking route
Big Pool and Dingle Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route

Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 45Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.6 km
Named routeRef 45Length 5.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route94 m
Named routeRef 45Length 94 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route192 m
Named routeRef 45Length 192 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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