Getting here
52.44331, -2.03563
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
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Magpie +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Magpie +48 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Waterside walks
Good match
Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Field Damsel Bug, Pine Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Field Damsel Bug, Pine Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
26 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.
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.
Doulton Trail (Saltwells LNR)Walking route1.5 km
Walking trail around a bluebell-covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage urban nature reserve. Includes one long and steep flight of stairs but generally good surfaced paths and gentle gradients.
The Rabbit Trail, Clent HillsWalking route4.3 km
Take in some of Clent Hills best-loved features and viewpoints on the Rabbit Trail. Please be aware the footpaths and terrain is uneven and this walk includes steep inclines and steps.
🚴Cycling
35 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Cycle Route Cradley Heath to Black HeathCycling route
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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