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

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

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

01:39

6.33km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 1.87 km for 25 m

After 3.46 km for 19 m

After 5.20 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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957 m

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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1.02 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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1.88 km

Cofton Pizza

Highlight • Restaurant

3.46 km

Blackroot Pool

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 18th century primarily to power a watermill

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3.50 km

Blackroot Boating

Highlight • Lake

3.76 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. …

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4.88 km

Wooden Bridges Near Bracebridge Pool

Highlight • Bridge

Good bridges here

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5.22 km

Bracebridge Pool

Highlight • Lake

Bracebridge Pool is one of the biggest pools within the park. The pool owes its name to Sir Ralph Bracebridge, who secured a life lease on Sutton Coldfield Chase in …

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6.33 km

End point

Bus stop

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