Getting here
52.43467, -2.31786
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Curlew, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Curlew, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Wood Spurge, Elder · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Blue-tailed Damselfly +33 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Blue-tailed Damselfly +33 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km
The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km
Habberley Valley Circular WalkWalking route4 km
Blakeshall Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route3.6 km
Medium difficulty through the woodland and conifer plantation with some steep slopes passing the unique Vale's Rock Houses. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses-national-trust
🚴Cycling
38 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
Route 54Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Main RouteCycling route54 m
Main RouteCycling route528 m
Main RouteCycling route11 m
Wildlife to spot
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