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Tomlinson's Corner Wood

✦ Ancient woodland14 ha

📷 Mick Malpass · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

52.84553, -1.81649

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, House Sparrow, Yellowhammer +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, House Sparrow, Yellowhammer +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Ramsons · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +13 more · last seen 2022; Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +13 more · last seen 2022

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Exploring Sudbury - Village Trail, Sudbury HallWalking route2 km

The main trail covers a mix of terrain including cobbles, uneven surfaces and depending on the weather parts may be muddy. Through Sudbury village, the trail follows roads, some have pavements while others do not.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Staffordshire Way (Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase)Walking route76 km

Staffordshire Way, part Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase

Named routeLength 76 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Looking Towards Forest Gate Farm from Tomlinson's Corner Wood

📷 Mick Malpass · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Looking Towards Forest Gate Farm from Tomlinson's Corner Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Thorntree House moated siteHistoric site4.7 km→⛪All Saints ChurchReligious grounds2.4 km→⛪St Werburgh's ChurchReligious grounds4.6 km→⛪St John's ChurchReligious grounds2.5 km→⛪Church of the Holy AngelsReligious grounds4.5 km→✦Hoar Cross HallHistoric site4.5 km→

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