Getting here
52.46327, -2.06298
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Magpie
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🛝Playground 285m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Magpie
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🛝Playground 285m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Magpie, Woodpigeon +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Magpie, Woodpigeon +59 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +191 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +191 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Sculpture Trail (Saltwells LNR)Walking route1 km
Sculpture trail around a bluebell covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage urban nature reserve.
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
Lye Town History TrailWalking route
Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins
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
🚴Cycling
52 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 54Cycling route
Cycle Route Cradley Heath to Black HeathCycling route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
Bourn Brook WalkwayCycling route
National Cycle Network 54 (removed)Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 6Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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