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Getting here
52.53513, -1.95571
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
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Wildlife
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Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network Route 5
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
20 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
West Bromwich to Oldbury Health WalkWalking route2.5 km
Self-guided health walk through Black Country Millenium Urban Forest sites. Route passes 500+yr old Oak House and along the banks of the River Tame. Difficulty: Easy Duration: 45-60 mins
Sandwell Park Colliery TrailWalking route3.2 km
The trail follows the remains of a tramway that was used to transport coal from the Sandwell Park Colliery Jubilee Pit to railway sidings and a canal wharf. It is now an area of natural beauty with plenty of wildlife, scenic views, and roaming livestock.
Downlow: Lozells Mural Art TrailWalking route
Downlow is a mural art trail of brand new illustrations featuring untold stories, quotes and thought-provoking activism.
🚴Cycling
103 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
SCWIP Cycle Route 15Cycling route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
SCWIP Cycle Route 1Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 2Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 3Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 4Cycling route
About this nature reserve
Forge Mill Lake covers 105 hectares and is a Local Nature Reserve in Sandwell, West Midlands, England. The site features large lakes and wetlands, attracting migratory birds and offering fishing opportunities, alongside nature trails for leisurely walks.
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