Sutton Park Circular
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Easy 8 mile circular walk Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United Kingdom. The park covers more than 2,400 acres. It consists of a mix of heathland, wetlands and marshes, seven lakes, extensive ancient woodlands (covering approximately a quarter of the park), a private 18-hole golf course on its western edge and a municipal golf course to the south, a donkey sanctuary, children's playgrounds and a visitors' centre.
The park was established as a Royal Forest by the Anglo Saxon kings of Mercia, from their seat at Tamworth at around the 9th century. By the early 12th century, it was in use as a Norman medieval deer park. The land was given to the people of Sutton Coldfield by King Henry VIII in 1528 after Bishop John Vesey, a friend of the King, asked for it as a present to the people of Sutton Coldfield. The charcoal burning that took place in the park is thought to have given Sutton Coldfield the second part of its name.
Join me for a stroll through this park on marked footpaths for approx. 8 miles. There will be opportunity for a coffee or pint afterwards.
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What to bring
Below is a standard kit list, please dress appropriate for weather and season.
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain. There is possibly areas of boggy or wet ground if weather has been wet close to the walk date.
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
Bring water, snacks and a packed lunch for the walk.
Opportunity for a coffee, soft drink or pint at the end if anyone wishes to attend.