Getting here
52.61578, -2.21859
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
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
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ 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
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Greenfinch +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Greenfinch +73 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird, Eristalis pertinax +54 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird, Eristalis pertinax +54 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Germander Speedwell, Common Nettle, Sycamore +19 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Germander Speedwell, Common Nettle, Sycamore +19 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Garlic Mustard, Raspberry +2 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths 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
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.
Black Country Canals: The Dudley & Stourbridge RingWalking route
'Circuit' of Canals surrounding Dudley & Stourbridge. Follow the fascinating network of junctions and branches through scenery varying from industrial warehouses to suprisingly secluded rural lengths.
Wolverhampton Locks WalkWalking route3.2 km
A short walk from the city centre, this linear walk follows the towpath, passing 21 locks, historic buildings and changing landscapes. Distance: 2 miles/3.2 km(approx) Duration: 40 mins(approx)
🚴Cycling
27 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 81 (removed)Cycling route
South Staffordshire Railway WalkCycling route
Route 81Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Main RouteCycling route10 m
N/ACycling route305 m
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