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West Midlands Region

Blackroot Pool – Keepers Pool loop from Sutton Park National Nature Reserve

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West Midlands Region

Blackroot Pool – Keepers Pool loop from Sutton Park National Nature Reserve

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Blackroot Pool – Keepers Pool loop from Sutton Park National Nature Reserve

03:06

11.7km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.01 km

Old Stone Railway Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

It can be muddier in these parts due to poor drainage, there are useful wouldn't planks occasionally. But be warned, some of the middy sections are deep. I nearly lost a boot 🤣

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2

1.12 km

Little Bracebridge Pond, Sutton Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A huge natural space where even so close to a major city you would thing you were in the middle of nowhere. Many trails to follow, few lakes, a visitor centre etc.. and who doesnt love a donkey sanctuary.

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3

1.19 km

Little Bracebridge Pool and the Bower

Highlight • Lake

The smaller of the 2 pools may have been part of the larger pool at one point .it was created in the 15th century

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4

3.64 km

Blackroot Pool

Highlight • Structure

Constructed during the 18th century, Blackroot Pool was originally designed to provide hydraulic power for a watermill. Initially utilized for leather processing, this mill later evolved into a water-powered sawmill. …

Tip by

5

4.01 km

Blackroot Boating

Highlight • Lake

6

4.77 km

Old Racecourse

Highlight • Historical Site

19th century racecourse embankments

Tip by

7

5.55 km

Keepers Pool

Highlight • Lake

Originally a fish pond in the medieval deer park, Keepers Pool was constructed in the 15th century by damming the stream.

Tip by

5.89 km

Holly Hurst

Forest

7.94 km

Queen's Coppice

Forest

10

9.04 km

The Butts and Lord Donegal's Ride

Highlight • Historical Site

B

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

3.36 km

1.35 km

554 m

221 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

3.15 km

2.17 km

1.14 km

1.10 km

263 m

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Thursday 5 November

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