Thorny Bank Plantation 29 ha
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Public access Free entry Dogs welcome 29 ha
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52.51177, -2.37381
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🐕 Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails 🅿️ Parking 347m away — 2 car parks within reach 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🐕 Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails 🅿️ Parking 347m away — 2 car parks within reach £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Free
🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Blackbird, Robin +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Blackbird, Robin +79 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Harlequin Ladybird, Bumblebee +109 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Harlequin Ladybird, Bumblebee +109 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Dryopteris borreri, Male-fern, Bracken +34 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Dryopteris borreri, Male-fern, Bracken +34 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Hawkweed, Rough Hawkbit, Elder +1 more foraging species
Varies
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 10 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby
Signed route nearby Public paths
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston Estate Walking route 6.5 km ▾
The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.
Named route Length 6.5 km Duration 01:30 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston Estate Walking route 6.1 km ▾
All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.
Named route Length 6.1 km Duration 02:00 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Explorer Trail, Comer Woods, Dudmaston Estate Walking route 3.5 km ▾
Some steep slopes. Dogs are welcome (on and off lead areas)
Named route Length 3.5 km Duration 01:30 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Dingle and Garden Walk, Dudmaston Estate Walking route 1.2 km ▾
Seasonal trail, only open April to October. Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.
Named route Length 1.2 km Duration 00:40 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Big Pool and Dingle Walk, Dudmaston Estate Walking route ▾
Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.
Named route Round trip Local walking route
Show on map 18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian Way Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 45 National Cycle Network
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 2.3 km ▾
Named route Ref 45 Length 2.3 km National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 528 m ▾
Named route Ref 45 Length 528 m National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 91 m ▾
Named route Ref 45 Length 91 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface asphalt
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 5.6 km ▾
Named route Ref 45 Length 5.6 km National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface unsealedfirm
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 94 m ▾
Named route Ref 45 Length 94 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface unsealedloose
Show on map 3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Photos Walking and cycling trail in Heath Plantation, Comer Woods
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Wildlife to spot
14,234 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 14,234 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 48 species
summer winter
2026 ▾
Robin · Wren · Blackbird · Blue Tit · Mute Swan +43
Robin Erithacus rubecula Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 Mute Swan Cygnus olor Coal Tit Periparus ater Great Tit Parus major2025 Goldcrest Regulus regulus2025 Jay Garrulus glandarius2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2025 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2025 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major2025 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2025 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2025 Redwing Turdus iliacus2025 Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris2025 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2025 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2025 House Sparrow Passer domesticus Teal Anas crecca Raven Corvus corax2025 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla2025 Linnet Linaria cannabina2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Magpie Pica pica2025 Treecreeper Certhia familiaris2025 Siskin Spinus spinus2025 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus2025 Rock Dove Columba livia2025 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii2025 Goosander Mergus merganser2025 Skylark Alauda arvensis2025 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2025 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2025 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata2025 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2025 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Swallow Hirundo rustica2025 House Martin Delichon urbicum2025 Coot Fulica atra2025 Canada Goose Branta canadensis2025 Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus2025 Rook Corvus frugilegus2025 🐸 Amphibians 2 species
summer
2025 ▾
Common Toad · Common Frog
Common Toad Bufo bufo Common Frog Rana temporaria Harlequin Ladybird · 7-spot Ladybird · Willow Emerald Damselfly · Rhyzobius litura · 16-spot Ladybird +29
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis 7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Willow Emerald Damselfly Chalcolestes viridis Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius litura 16-spot Ladybird Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius chrysomeloides 🌿 Plants 2 species
summer autumn
2025 ▾
Blue Fleabane · Lords-and-Ladies
Blue Fleabane Erigeron acris Lords-and-Ladies Arum maculatum Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 14,234 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 48 species
summer winter
2026 ▾
Robin · Wren · Blackbird · Blue Tit · Mute Swan +43
Robin Erithacus rubecula Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 Mute Swan Cygnus olor Coal Tit Periparus ater Great Tit Parus major2025 Goldcrest Regulus regulus2025 Jay Garrulus glandarius2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2025 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2025 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major2025 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2025 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2025 Redwing Turdus iliacus2025 Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris2025 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2025 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2025 House Sparrow Passer domesticus Teal Anas crecca Raven Corvus corax2025 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla2025 Linnet Linaria cannabina2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Magpie Pica pica2025 Treecreeper Certhia familiaris2025 Siskin Spinus spinus2025 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus2025 Rock Dove Columba livia2025 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii2025 Goosander Mergus merganser2025 Skylark Alauda arvensis2025 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2025 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2025 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata2025 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2025 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Swallow Hirundo rustica2025 House Martin Delichon urbicum2025 Coot Fulica atra2025 Canada Goose Branta canadensis2025 Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus2025 Rook Corvus frugilegus2025 🐸 Amphibians 2 species
summer
2025 ▾
Common Toad · Common Frog
Common Toad Bufo bufo Common Frog Rana temporaria Harlequin Ladybird · 7-spot Ladybird · Willow Emerald Damselfly · Rhyzobius litura · 16-spot Ladybird +29
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis 7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Willow Emerald Damselfly Chalcolestes viridis Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius litura 16-spot Ladybird Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius chrysomeloides 🌿 Plants 2 species
summer autumn
2025 ▾
Blue Fleabane · Lords-and-Ladies
Blue Fleabane Erigeron acris Lords-and-Ladies Arum maculatum Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Common Earwig
Common Earwig
Forficula auricularia/dentata agg.
Forficula auricularia/dentata agg.
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata
Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus
Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus
Stethorus pusillus Stethorus pusillus
Stethorus pusillus Stethorus pusillus
Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata
Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata
Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata
Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata
24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata
24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata
22-spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata
22-spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata
Adonis' Ladybird Hippodamia variegata
Adonis' Ladybird Hippodamia variegata
Scymnus haemorrhoidalis Scymnus haemorrhoidalis
Scymnus haemorrhoidalis Scymnus haemorrhoidalis
Rhyzobius lophanthae Rhyzobius lophanthae
Rhyzobius lophanthae Rhyzobius lophanthae
Eyed Ladybird Anatis ocellata
Eyed Ladybird Anatis ocellata
Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus quadrimaculatus
Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus quadrimaculatus
Scymnus interruptus Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus Scymnus interruptus
Brown Hawker Aeshna grandis
Brown Hawker Aeshna grandis
Dark Bush-cricket Pholidoptera griseoaptera
Dark Bush-cricket Pholidoptera griseoaptera
Small Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma viridulum
Small Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma viridulum
Western Honey Bee Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee Apis mellifera
Dasysyrphus albostriatus Dasysyrphus albostriatus
Dasysyrphus albostriatus Dasysyrphus albostriatus
Epistrophe grossulariae Epistrophe grossulariae
Epistrophe grossulariae Epistrophe grossulariae
Speckled Bush-cricket Leptophyes punctatissima
Speckled Bush-cricket Leptophyes punctatissima
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
Black-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum cancellatum
Black-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum cancellatum
Sand Tailed Digger Wasp Cerceris arenaria
Sand Tailed Digger Wasp Cerceris arenaria
Bee Wolf Philanthus triangulum
Bee Wolf Philanthus triangulum
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa
Violet Ground Beetle Carabus violaceus
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