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George Frederick Road - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP0895
A view south-east along George Frederick Road from its junction with the B4138.... (more)
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September sunshine on Sutton Oak - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
for square SP0796
A view over the landscape taken from the junction of Sutton Oak Road with George... (more)
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Sutton Park one of seven - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP1096
Keepers Pool is one of seven such in the present-day Sutton Park. Created by... (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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South Parade 3 - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP1295
Looking south-west along South Parade in Sutton Coldfield. First on the right is... (more)
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Outflow from Wyndley Pool, Sutton Park, looking upstream
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1195
An outflow from further up the pool is flowing towards the camera, centre, and... (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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George Frederick Road junction - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP0895
A view northwards from the junction of George Frederick Road and Sutton Oak... (more)
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From Donegal Road northwards - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP0896
View looking northwards across Bakers Lane, Streetly along the B4138 Sutton Oak... (more)
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Donegal Road view - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP0896
A view north-westwards on Donegal Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, which links... (more)
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Fence and bridge parapet by a layby, Stonehouse Road nearing Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
The fence is in a traditional form, of cleft timber posts and rails; they could... (more)
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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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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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Southwards on Sutton Oak Road - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
by Martin Richard Phelan
geograph for square SP0896
Looking southwards on the B4138 Sutton Oak Road at its junction with Bakers... (more)
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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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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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Hartopp gate to Sutton Park, Hartopp Road, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Darnel Hurst, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0998
A Hurst is an area of older, historic woodland characterised by mature oak, pine... (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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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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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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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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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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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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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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