Plan your visit
Getting here
52.42598, -2.11461
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Magpie
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Magpie
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
10 activitiesAncient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Magpie, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
Bluebell walks
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Cord-moss · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Magpie, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾17 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Lye Town History TrailWalking route▾
Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins
The Lye & Wollescote Cemetery TrailWalking route▾
Take a stroll around the tranquil surroundings of The Lye & Wollescote Cemetery to discover the fascinating stories of some of those who shaped the town’s history. Duration: 45 mins
North Worcestershire PathWalking route▾
Illey WayWalking route▾
🚴Cycling
▾19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route▾
SCWIP Cycle Route 13Cycling route▾
Stourbridge Circular (Leys Junction to Delph Locks)Cycling route14 km▾
Follow Stourbridge Canal down scenic locks, then takeStourbridge Town Arm to Bonded Warehouse, follow NCR54 through suburbia, rejoinin the canal at Black Delph and go left at Leys Junction to return to Dell Sports Centre. Route includes low footbridge!
Route 54Cycling route▾
Cycle Route Cradley Heath to Black HeathCycling route▾
Stourbridge Arm Cycle RouteCycling route▾
🐴Horse riding
▾22 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Grade I registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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