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Highfield Coppice

14 ha

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

52.40846, -2.09194

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Linnet
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Raven, Linnet, Magpie +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Raven, Linnet, Magpie +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Violet Ground Beetle +31 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Violet Ground Beetle +31 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 2 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
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

Named routeRef LWCTRound tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeRef L-RLength 3.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Leasowes Yellow Walking TrailWalking route900 m

Yellow trail 0.9km – 20 minutes. Easy Terrain. Gravelled paths lead you around the woodland valleys & watercourses.

Named routeRef L-YLength 900 mRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Rea ValleyLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route98 m
Named routeRef 5Length 98 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 5Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 5Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

11 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kissing gate along Highfield Lane

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Kissing gate along Highfield Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Stevens ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Black Country Urban ForestUrban park4.7 km→🏞️CLENT HILLSCountry park1.1 km→🌱Hagley ParkUrban park2.3 km→✦HAGLEY HALLHistoric site2.5 km→🌱Waseley Hills Country ParkUrban park3.8 km→

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