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Sweet Pool

2 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 241m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 4 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
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
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Stourbridge Heritage TrailWalking route

Much of old Stourbridge still remains despite unsympathetic alterations for the ring road. This trail will help you appreciate the older, more interesting buildings of the town, including some you might otherwise not notice.

Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Stourbridge Arm Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route198 m
Named routeRef 54Length 198 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route387 m
Named routeRef 54Length 387 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

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