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Stourbridge War Memorial Athletic Ground

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Dogs welcome

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
  • Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • Little Green Olive — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Limnephilus lunatus, 7-spot Ladybird +95 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Limnephilus lunatus, 7-spot Ladybird +95 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Greater Periwinkle, Broom +26 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Greater Periwinkle, Broom +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Stellaria media, Ground-elder +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

23 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
Sculpture Trail (Saltwells LNR)Walking route1 km

Sculpture trail around a bluebell covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage urban nature reserve.

Named routeLength 1 kmRound tripLocal 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
Doulton Trail (Saltwells LNR)Walking route1.5 km

Walking trail around a bluebell-covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage urban nature reserve. Includes one long and steep flight of stairs but generally good surfaced paths and gentle gradients.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

38 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
National Cycle Network 54 (removed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 54Local cycle route
cycle route Cradley Heath to Old HillCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
SCWIP Cycle Route 10Cycling route
Named routeRef SCWIP CR10Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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Entrance Turnstile Building at Stourbridge War Memorial Athletic Ground

Entrance Turnstile Building at Stourbridge War Memorial Athletic Ground

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