Sutton Park
Heath, woods and pools in one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 159 m
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About this walk
Sutton Park is an easy 6.5 km circular walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Sutton Park visitor centre (grid reference SP 113 961). The start can be reached by public transport.
Sutton Park covers 2,400 acres on the edge of Birmingham: heathland, ancient woods, wetland and seven pools, with wild ponies and cattle grazing. It's a national nature reserve, and a Roman road, Icknield Street, runs across it.
The loop takes in Bracebridge Pool and Longmoor Pool and the heath between them.
Route
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The pools
Follow the tracks to Bracebridge Pool and Longmoor Pool and back across the heath.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sutton Park take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.5 km route, which has 70 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Sutton Park visitor centre (grid reference SP 113 961). Car parks in the park (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Sutton Coldfield, a short walk from the park. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Tracks and heathland paths, sandy and sometimes wet.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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