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Getting here
52.43072, -2.09541
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 274m away — 6 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 274m away — 6 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Magpie +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Magpie +67 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +27 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +27 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
23 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
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
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.
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 4Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 13Cycling route
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)
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!
Route 54Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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