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Potholed car park, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0997
A sunny New Year's Day after rain brought people out for a walk in the... (more)
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North on Lichfield Road, approaching Mere Green
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
The 'Sutton Coldfield' TV transmitter at Hill can be seen right of centre.
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A bank on each corner, Mere Green
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
Barclays stands at the corner of Hill Village Road and Lichfield Road, right;... (more)
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West on Belwell Lane, B4151, Mere Green, north Birmingham
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
The B4151 leads to Aldridge and Walsall. In the foreground are the parapets of... (more)
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South on Reddicroft, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1296
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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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Going to and from the Hartopp gate, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1196
Late afternoon on a bright Easter Monday. The people on the right are a group of... (more)
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Southeast on the Sutton Park Line
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
The view is towards Sutton Coldfield. Since 1964 the line has carried only... (more)
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West end of Blackroot Road, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
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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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East on Bracebridge Road, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
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Four Oaks House and entrance, Ladywood Road, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1197
One of many large houses in mature grounds along Ladywood Road.
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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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Irnham Road, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
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Beechcroft Court flats and entrance, Four Oaks Road, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
The maturity of the trees suggests that the flats were developed on the site of... (more)
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Lopped limes, Beechcroft Court by Four Oaks Road, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
Beechcroft Court consists of flats, perhaps from the 1960s.
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Traffic, Four Oaks Road, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
On this visit, Easter Monday, Four Oaks Road was a racetrack.
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Northwest end of Four Oaks Road, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
A mature, leafy suburb of large houses.
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All Saints Parish Church, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
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Great War Memorial before the entrance to All Saints Parish Church, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
Of the inscription, all that can be made out at this distance is 'In... (more)
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Southeast on Streetly Lane A454 at a road junction, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
To the left is Walsall Road A454. Ahead and bearing left is Belwell Lane B4151.... (more)
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East on Streetly Lane, Four Oaks
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1098
On the right is the northern boundary to Sutton Park.
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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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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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The Boathouse pub-restaurant and terrace overlooking Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1097
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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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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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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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Hill Hurst in early April, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1096
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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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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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Playing field near Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1095
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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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Two of the forty bridges, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0998
Along the slopes north of Bracebridge Pool numerous seasonal streams are crossed... (more)
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New Year's Day, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0998
A sunny New Year's Day after wet weather brought the crowds to a muddy... (more)
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Little Bracebridge Pool, Sutton Park
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP0998
On a sunny New Year's Day 2022, some areas of Sutton Park were really... (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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Group of holly trees, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1195
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East on B4151 Belwell Lane, approaching Mere Green, north Birmingham
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
The B4151 comes from Aldridge and Walsall. In the foreground is the parapet of... (more)
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Centre ville, Mere Green, north Birmingham
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SP1198
Mere Green Road heads east. On the right, there's been something of a... (more)
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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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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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