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Ridgehill Wood

18 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome18 ha

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

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +52 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Primrose, Thale Cress, Japanese Knotweed +4 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Primrose, Thale Cress, Japanese Knotweed +4 more · last seen 2026

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Lye Town History TrailWalking route

Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins

Named routeRound tripLocal 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
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route

Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south

Named routeRegional walking route
Barrow Hill Geological WalkWalking route

Self-guided geological walk around Barrow Hill with particular places or features of interest being identified. The reserve may be entered from several access points . The sequence of numbering starts from Vicarage Lane but as the stops are self contained

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Stourbridge Arm Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
South Staffordshire Railway WalkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Kingswinford Railway WalkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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!

Named routeLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

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