Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Cheilosia, 14-spot Ladybird +81 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Cheilosia, 14-spot Ladybird +81 more · last seen 2025
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hawthorn, Rosebay Willowherb, Sycamore +68 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hawthorn, Rosebay Willowherb, Sycamore +68 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Hawthorn, Common Nettle, Hogweed +4 more foraging species
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Beacon WayWalking route40 km▾
Starting at Sandwell Valley via the outskirts of Birmingham and the countryside of Walsall into Staffordshire. Take in the Forest of Mercia, lakes, nature reserves, woods, and canal banks. Named after Barr Beacon, one of the highest hills in this area.
Named routeLength 40 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail (Short Route)Walking route12.9 km▾
8-mile circular route based on PRoW and canal towpaths, which would've been used by local miners, iron workers, and farmers. Car Parking at the start on Wood Lane.
Named routeRef FoMTTLength 12.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail (Long Route)Walking route16 km▾
10-mile circular route based on PRoW and canal towpaths, which would've been used by local miners, iron workers, and farmers. Car Parking at start on Wood Lane.
Named routeRef FoMTTLength 16 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Walsall Walk of ArtWalking route6.5 km▾
A specially designed circular canalside walk, starting from Walsall’s New Art Gallery, passing through changing landscapes.
Distance: 4 miles/6.5 km(approx)
Duration: 80 mins(approx)
Named routeRef WWoALength 6.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Sneyd Junction to Cannock Extension CanalCycling route8.8 km▾
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)
Named routeLength 8.8 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Cannock Extension Canal to Longwood JunctionCycling route11.2 km▾
Canalside route leading past Clayhanger Common and through Rushall, with a pub along the way.
Distance: 7 miles/11.2 km (approx)
Duration: 60 min (approx)
Named routeLength 11.2 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
