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Black Country Urban Forest

1 ha

📷 Gordon Griffiths · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

FamilyPlayBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.44838, -2.07049

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Coffee Cups — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Best for

9 activities

Family friendly

Very strong match

Free

playground, café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Playgrounds

Very strong match

Free

playground, toilets, café, parking

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Linnet +87 more · last seen 2026

Picnic day out

Strong match

Free

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Linnet +87 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Swollen-thighed Beetle +110 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Sculpture Trail (Saltwells LNR)Walking route1 km▾

Sculpture trail around a bluebell covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage urban nature reserve.

Named routeLength 1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Lye Town History TrailWalking route▾

Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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

Named routeRef LWCTRound tripLocal walking route
The Leasowes Red Walking TrailWalking route3.3 km▾

Red trail 3.3km – 1 hour 15 minutes. Moderate difficulty with some undulating ground and one short climb. Gravelled paths lead you around the woodland valleys & watercourses.

Named routeRef L-RLength 3.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Kingswinford Railway WalkCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef SCWIP CR4Local cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef SCWIP CR5Local cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef SCWIP CR13Local cycle route
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route▾

Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)

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Birmingham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route▾

Birmingham Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Thornhill Road Junction

📷 Gordon Griffiths · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Thornhill Road Junction

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Facilities

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Café

Coffee Cups · 65m

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Parking

1 nearby · 92m

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Playground

163m away

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Toilets

117m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Haden Hill ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Stevens ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Haden Hill ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱The LeasowesUrban park2.7 km→🌱Mary McArthur GardensUrban park2.8 km→🌱Mary McArthur GardensUrban park2.8 km→