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Chelmarsh Reservoir

104 ha

📷 Frank Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome104 ha

Getting here

52.48566, -2.39455

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Robin
  • 🐕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

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Robin, Mallard +58 more · last seen 2026; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mute Swan, Robin, Mallard +58 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Migrant Hawker, Dor Beetle · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km

The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km

All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Highley TrailWalking route3.5 km

A short walk round the former mining village of Highley.

Named routeRef HTLength 3.5 kmLocal walking route
Explorer Trail, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route3.5 km

Some steep slopes. Dogs are welcome (on and off lead areas)

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Dingle and Garden Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route1.2 km

Seasonal trail, only open April to October. Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 1.2 kmDuration 00:40Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Named routeRef 45Length 129 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route54 m
Named routeRef 45Length 54 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route528 m
Named routeRef 45Length 528 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route472 m
Named routeRef 45Length 472 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chelmarsh Reservoir

📷 Frank Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Severn Valley Country ParkUrban park4 km→✦DUDMASTON HALLHistoric site1.9 km→🏞️SEVERN VALLEYCountry park4.2 km→🌱Highley MineUrban park4.2 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park1.8 km→🌱Alveley Recreation GroundUrban park4.4 km→