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BUCKPOOL AND FENS POOL

63 ha

📷 Gordon Griffiths · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome63 ha

Getting here

52.49058, -2.13346

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

31 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Dudley Geological Heritage TrailWalking route

Discover millions of years of geological history along this heritage trail. This tour allows you to experience Dudley’s fascinating history through its buildings.

Named routeLocal 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
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Cycling

60 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Cycle Route Cradley Heath to Black HeathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stourbridge Arm Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR12Local cycle route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
National Cycle Network 54 (removed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 54Local cycle route

About this nature reserve

Buckpool and Fens Pool is a Local Nature Reserve of 63 hectares in Dudley, West Midlands, England. The site features wetlands and woodlands, with a rich array of wildlife including waterfowl, amphibians, and diverse plant life, attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Outdoor Gym

📷 Gordon Griffiths · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Outdoor Gym

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Baggeridge Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Coronation GardensUrban park4.2 km→🌱Coronation GardensUrban park4.2 km→🌱Stevens ParkUrban park4.6 km→🐄Dudley Zoo & CastleVisitor farm4.6 km→🌱Dudley Millennium Sculpture TrailUrban park4.7 km→

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