Stowlawn Playing Fields

approximate route of Charles II's escape

The shortest of three trails created alongside the designation of Alder Coppice into a Nature Reserve

Self-guided health walk through Black Country Millenium Urban Forest sites. Route passes 15th century Greyhound & Punchbowl pub and Bradley Arm which is topped up by pumping water out of disused mines. Difficulty: Medium due to slopes Duration: 45-60 mins

The Sedgley Heritage Trails introduce some of the present-day and historical features of Sedgley. Walk 1 (Short Walk – red) begins at All Saints’ Church and is about 2km (1.25 miles) on flat ground and pavements.

The Sedgley Heritage Trails introduce some of the present-day and historical features of Sedgley. Walk 2 (Long Walk – green) begins at St Andrew’s Church and is about 3km (1.9 miles) with an incline to Beacon Tower and some unpaved sections.

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

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)

Canalside route passing through the heartlands of the industrial Black Country. Decends using the Walsall locks then rises at Ryders Green Locks. Distance: 10 miles/16 km (approx) Duration: 90 min (approx)