 To the south , Brownhills is separated from the nearby village of Clayhanger by Clayhanger Common , which is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and considered " one of the best wetland sites in the county " . In 2007 , a new £ 445 @,@ 000 bridge was erected across the canal at Brownhills , providing pedestrian , disabled and cycling access to the Common and to the village of Clayhanger beyond . To the east lies the village of <unk> and a large area of green belt land . 
