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Bournes Crescent Open Space

11 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Tesco Car park 204m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Woodpigeon +85 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Woodpigeon +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Swollen-thighed Beetle +101 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Swollen-thighed Beetle +101 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

29 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

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)

Named routeLocal cycle route
Birmingham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Birmingham Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Huntingtree Road From Dunstall Road Junction Halesowen

Huntingtree Road From Dunstall Road Junction Halesowen

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