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Forge Pond

1 ha

📷 Mark Peacock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.40124, -2.17781

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Swallow, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Swallow, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Waterside walks

Open water — lake or pond with public access; parking

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Large White +10 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Large White +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 11 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
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blakeshall Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route3.6 km

Medium difficulty through the woodland and conifer plantation with some steep slopes passing the unique Vale's Rock Houses. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses-national-trust

Named routeLength 3.6 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Heathland Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route2.5 km

Easy stroll with gentle slopes. Passing through heathland habitat, to breath-taking views from along the edge and the Hill Fort.

Named routeLength 2.5 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Woodland Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route1.5 km

Medium difficulty, some steep slopes and steps. Discover restored Holy Austin Rock Houses, enjoy woodland and views from the Hill Fort.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 49Cycling route
Named routeRef 49Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 54Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route480 m
Named routeRef 54Length 480 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route201 m
Named routeRef 54Length 201 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path from Forge Pool to Ladies Pool

📷 Mark Peacock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path from Forge Pool to Ladies Pool

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🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱St George's ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Springfield ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Baxter GardenUrban park4.3 km→🌱Chaddesley Corbett Community OrchardUrban park4.7 km→

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