Shoal Hill Common

Just like a mini Chase... there are several small hills in this fairly small common with various paths you can take. Lots of deer tracks through the trees. Today I didn't see any deer but they are obviously around. It is great because you have a bit of everything here, woods with old beech trees, other woods with pines and conifers... open common land with heather and ferns and a lovely clear lake towards the middle. Generally the paths are quite dry, a little bit muddy where the horses walk, but very well drained on the hills. I walked around 6 miles by snaking round the main paths. Several car park areas near by. Lovely views over Staffordshire and over to the Wrekin.