☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕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
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕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
🅿️Parking
Best for
7 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🥾
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Geopark Way
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 29 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Worcestershire PathWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Worcestershire WayWalking route50 km▾
Walking route from Bewdley to Great Malvern
Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km▾
Named routeRef geoLength 175 kmRegional walking route
Ribbesford Circular TrailWalking route2 km▾
Named routeRef RCTLength 2 kmLocal walking route
Stourport Circular WalkWalking route6.5 km▾
Named routeLength 6.5 kmLocal walking route
Severn Waypublic footpath · 107 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 107 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
Severn Waypublic footpath · 80 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 80 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Severn Waypublic footpath · 817 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 817 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
🚴
Cycling
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64 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 54Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 49Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 49Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route995 m▾
Named routeRef 45Length 995 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route114 m▾
Named routeRef 54Length 114 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km▾
Named routeRef 54Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
About this nature reserve
Hartlebury Common/Hillditch Pool is a 91-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Wychavon, West Midlands. The area comprises heathland and wetlands, supporting a variety of wildlife, including amphibians and birds, with paths for walking and nature observation.
