Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve
In or near Birmingham.
Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tame Bridge Parkway · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is woodland in the West Midlands. Owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. It sits within the West Bromwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area B71.
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Official information
Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is a natural area featuring diverse habitats including trees, marshes, grasslands, and water bodies. Visitors can observe a variety of wildlife, including fungi, plants, birds, and mammals like water voles and foxes.
From the Wikipedia article
Sot's Hole is a local nature reserve in West Midlands, England. It is on the west side of Sandwell Valley, and north-east of West Bromwich.
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Background
Description
The site, area 5.5 ha is owned and managed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and was declared a local nature reserve in 1996. The main entrance is on Church Vale, West Bromwich. The reserve is situated on a geological fault line, so that the terrain has steep sides and has remained undeveloped. There are woods, in both damp and dry conditions; there is a small stream and areas of marsh. Some of the woodland is described as semi-ancient woodland. The varied habitats are home to a range of plants, insects and birds; the marsh areas support plants such as water horsetail and marsh thistle. The name Sot's Hole may relate to a pub in the 18th century, in Church Vale next to the site, of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5335, -1.9741
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B71 3RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Phone
- 0121 569 3070
- Nearest railway station
- Tame Bridge Parkway — 2.1 km
- Opening
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- Official site
- www.sotshole.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1309911282 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve?
- Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 3RU), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve?
- Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B71 3RU.
- Who owns Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve?
- Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Is Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 3RU.