☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Best for
7 activities
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Free
Dogs allowed — country park
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Free
Country park
🛝
Family friendly
Good match
Free
Country park — designed for family visits
🧺
Picnic day out
Good match
Free
Country park — good for group day out
🦉
Wildlife
Good match
Free
Country park — managed habitat
🦅
Bird watching
Moderate match
Free
Country park — mixed habitats
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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21 signed routes nearby · 38 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional 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
North Worcestershire PathWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴
Cycling
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18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
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!
Named routeLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
