St John the Baptist's Church
Getting here
52.45006, -2.05279
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
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ☕Asda Café — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ☕Asda Café — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
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 — Robin, Magpie, Blackbird +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Magpie, Blackbird +59 more · last seen 2026
Picnic day out
Strong match
café, toilets, car park
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +261 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +261 more · last seen 2026
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
31 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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.
Lye Town History TrailWalking route
Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins
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
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.
🚴Cycling
34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Kingswinford Railway WalkCycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 4Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 5Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 13Cycling route
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)
Birmingham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Birmingham Local Cycle Network
Wildlife to spot
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