Plan your visit
Getting here
52.60095, -2.16988
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lesser Black-backed Gull and Black-headed Gull
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 157m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lesser Black-backed Gull and Black-headed Gull
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 157m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose +60 more · last seen 2026
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, toilets; Urban park — family destination
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose +60 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Eristalis tenax +18 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Green Alkanet, Butterbur +25 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route
Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south
ABCD War Heritage TrailWalking route
A short guide to some of the First and Second World War heritage of the All Saints and the Blakenhall area. This trail explores historic Wolverhampton sites associated with the periods 1914-1918 and 1939-1945.
All Saints' TrailWalking route
Heritage trail around the large former Parish of All Saints along a route traditionally church members would walk to beat set points with canes (known as 'Beating the Bounds) This formed a mental map of the area when maps were rare.
Tettenhall Village TrailWalking 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.
College Roadpublic footpath · 134 m
🚴Cycling
72 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
National Cycle Network Route 81 (removed)Cycling route
South Staffordshire Railway WalkCycling route
Sneyd Junction to Horseley Fields JunctionCycling route9.6 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)
Horseley Fields Junction to Factory JunctionCycling route8 km
This route begins and ends with a pub, and travels through Coseley Tunnel. To avoid the tunnel, leave the canal at Bridgewater Drive and return via Central Drive. Distance: 5 miles/8 km (approx) Duration: 45 min (approx)
Route 81Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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