The Best Places to Walk Your Dog Near Burntwood this Christmas

For those of you that are regulars to our page you will already have seen three great dog walks in and around Burntwood:

Castle Ring Dog Walk

Chase Water Circular Dog Walk

Gentleshaw Common Circular Dog Walk 

For those of you that don’t know Burntwood is situated in the heart of the Midlands with easy access to Cannock, Lichfield, Brownhills, Rugely and of course Central Birmingham. All of these walks are within easy reach of Burntwood and are well worth a visit with your best friend over the festive period.

Warley Woods Dog Walk 

Warley Woods is situated about a 30 minute drive from Burntwood.  To get there by car the address for your sat nav is The Pavilion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick B67 5ED. Covering in the region of 100 acres there is a gold course, childrens play area, a shop and cafe for post walk refreshments. The site is around one third woodland which feels like you are out in the countryside. There is open grassland which is great for games and for dogs to run, and the slopes mean the site is very popular for sledging if there is snow. There are a number of solidly surfaced paths which are suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. These run from entrance gate to entrance gate, so you can cross the park easily. There are also additional paths with are surfaced which are suitable for most buggies and wheelchairs. Opening times during the summer are 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 6pm at weekends. During winter times are reduced to 8am to 4pm Monday to Sumday.

Sutton Park Dog Walk 

Sutton Park is a National Nature Reserve spanning 2,500 acres and is situated about 9 miles South East of Burntwood. It consists of woodland, marshes, 7 lakes and open grassland, cattle and ponies can often been seen grazing so please do keep your dogs under close control. There is a visitor centre and cafe as well as public facilities so it’s a great place to spend the day. For sat nav use  – The Visitor Centre, Sutton Park Nature Reserve, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2YT. Gates open at 9am and close at dusk so don’t get locked in!!

Pipe Hill Farm Dog Walk, Lichfield

This one is a bit closer to and takes less than 10 minutes by car. For those of you who need to work off Christmas excess it is about a 3 mile walk from the centre of Burntwood. Pipe Hill Farm is managed by the Wood Land Trust and covers just over 100 acres. It was once part of the Maple Hays Estate and dates back to the 12th century so lots of rich history to enjoy. The site boasts over 8km of managed paths to enjoy and explore and is suitable for walkers of all abilities. The paths are both wheelchair and pushchair accessible too. Dogs are very welcome at Pipe Farm but please do follows these simple guidelines so that everyone (including the wildlife) can enjoy their time there:

Please keep your dog in sight, under control and where requested a lead.

Keep your dog on a short lead in areas with livestock and ground-nesting birds, particularly during nesting season between March and July.

Stick to paths to protect plant life and tree roots.

Clear up after your dog and take any poop home with you if you can’t find a bin.

To get here from the A38, take the slip road onto the A5206 into Lichfield. Continue onto the A51 towards the town centre. Follow the A51 across two roundabouts and then turn left once you reach Abnalls Lane. After about a mile, bear left onto St Matthews Road.

I hope you enjoyed our guide on the best places to walk your dog near Burntwood this Christmas and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Vernon Pearce, Owner, My Best Friend Dog Care in Burntwood.