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Parking near the visitor centre, Sutton Park, with a view to Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
Late afternoon on a bright and sunny Easter Monday, visitors lingering and a lorra litter.
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The dam, Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0997
"Bracebridge Pool is one of the largest in the park … The pool takes its... (more)
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Incongruous but comfy – sunny seat in Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
Somehow, a reminder that Sutton Park is managed by a local authority – albeit... (more)
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Hartopp gate to Sutton Park, Hartopp Road, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
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Southwest on Ladywood Road, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
There are large houses, perhaps built from Edwardian times onwards, in mature... (more)
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Walking east on a drive through Holly Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
The drive leads to a visitor centre, the Wyndley area of the park, and Sutton... (more)
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The dam to Powell's Pool, Sutton Park south
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
"Powell's Pool, near Boldmere Gate, is the largest of the... (more)
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Half a bridge parapet and a glimpse of a brook, Sutton Park southeast
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
The little bridge is not detectable on aerial photos but the brook is shown on... (more)
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Playing field near Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
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Approaching the railway bridge from Hartopp Gate, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
A rail line, the Sutton Park Line, was built through Sutton Park in 1879 and the... (more)
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Information for Model Flyers, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
for square SP1096
On the edge of a high, open grassy area, the sign reads:
Sutton Park Model Aero... (more)
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Fire hydrant cover, Chester Road, north Birmingham
by Robin Stott
for square SP1193
The cast-iron cover is identified by CORPORATION / OF SUTTON / F H / COLDFIELD.... (more)
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Knoll north of Wyndley Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
Moments before, Easter Monday visitors were up here, enjoying the vantage point... (more)
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Tussocky grassland bordered by holly, with a glimpse of Wyndley Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
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Toby Carvery and car park, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
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A knoll in Sutton Park southeast
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
Rushes suggest wet ground for part of the year at least. The scene is similar to... (more)
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Informal recreation space, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
The houses overlooking the park are in Aragon Drive.
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Pointing out the footpath by the railway, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
Just visible behind the tree on the right is a former lodge to the park.
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A track along the northern edge of Sutton Park emerges from holly woodland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
Round the corner there is a pedestrian gate out to Streetly Lane.
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A track along the northern edge of Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
Holly and oak woodland on either side. Track muddy in places.
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Gates to Streetly Lane, Sutton Park northeast
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
The vehicle gate will be for park maintenance. There are vehicle entrances for... (more)
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Track to Streetly Lane, Sutton Park northeast
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
Birch woodland is much in evidence in this northern part of the park, perhaps... (more)
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Pile of woodchips at a path junction, Sutton Park north
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
It's evidence of vegetation or habitat management but I wasn't able to... (more)
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Northwest in Sutton Park towards Streetly Lane and Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
Ahead is a junction of six paths. On the left, a single oak tree. On the right,... (more)
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Holly scrub northeast of Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
How did it arise? Are the stems suckers from the roots of a parent tree, now... (more)
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Birch scrub northeast of Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
It's possible that birch colonised this land after it had been cleared of... (more)
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Tree debris at the southeast corner of Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
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The Boathouse pub-restaurant and terrace overlooking Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1097
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Mixed woodland by Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
for square SP1098
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The Boathouse pub-restaurant overlooking Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1097
Well-patronised on a bright Easter Monday.
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Seat with a view of Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1097
The seat faces northwest from this lakeside glade, giving a view of the full... (more)
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Railway through Darnel Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0997
The line is used occasionally for freight and excursions.
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Northwest in Darnel Hurst, in search of a bridge over the railway, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1097
This is holly woodland in which the trees have been crown-lifted (their lower... (more)
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Path junction in Darnel Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1097
I was looking for a way across the railway into SP1098. Instinct told me to... (more)
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Muddy track in Darnel Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0997
Open woodland of holly and deciduous trees.
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A spring walk up Brook Valley, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
Through the birch trees two people and a dog enjoy an Easter Monday stroll. You... (more)
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Colours of late winter – heathland rising to Upper Nut Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
Is winter more colourful than summer? Here, bleached tussocks of coarse grass... (more)
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Hill Hurst in early April, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
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The track between Hill Hurst and Holly Hurst approaches Brook Valley, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
A big beech shows off its roots and shadows. The dark green mystery on the right... (more)
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Park rangers' wagon heading north, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
Mainly deciduous Hill Hurst on the left; Holly Hurst, holly woodland on the right.
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North on a track between Hill Hurst and Holly Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
Holly Hurst on the right is dense dark holly woodland with oak and pine. By... (more)
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Scots pine with exposed roots, edge of Holly Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
The bright April sunshine creates black shadows under the dense holly woodland.
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Three walks, so little time – Sutton Park, Easter Monday 2015
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
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Space for views, picnics and model aircraft flying, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
Gorse in full flower everywhere I went in Sutton Park – it has a lovely musky... (more)
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A half-hidden opening into Holly Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
A space between holly thickets, below a gnarled Scots pine. Inside, a silent... (more)
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Bank Holiday business, southern car park, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
A sunny Easter Monday brought the crowds to Sutton Park – well, parts of it,... (more)
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Hand in hand in April sunshine – Bank Holiday stroll by Holly Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
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Holly Hurst, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
My jaw dropped when I stepped out of the grassy, busy Bank Holiday park into... (more)
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Drive, car park and toilets beyond Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
Ahead is a foretaste of the dense oak and holly woodland, hurst, at the heart of... (more)
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Open grassy slope down to Powell's Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
Down from the car park – well-placed for feeding the ducks. It lies to the west... (more)
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