Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Dorridge Wood
In or near Hampton in Arden.
Dorridge Wood 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
- Dorridge · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dorridge Wood, you can take a train to Dorridge station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B93 8LP. Entry to the wood is free.
About
Dorridge Wood is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1969. Coordinates: 52.3678°, -1.7506°.
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Official information
Dorridge Wood is a natural woodland area located in Solihull, offering visitors a chance to explore its scenic trails and enjoy the local flora and fauna. It serves as a peaceful retreat for walking, picnicking, and appreciating nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dorridge Wood is a park and local nature reserve in Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands. Established after a land donation in 1969, it incorporates a woodland area first mentioned in 1556. The park is home to many species of flora and fauna: Scots Pine, oak and ash trees, various wildflowers. Mammals including fox and vole have been sighted. The open spaces around the woodlands are open to grass and include for football pitches and a children's playground.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3678, -1.7506
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B93 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Established
- 1969
- Nearest railway station
- Dorridge — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.solihull.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w58009461 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dorridge Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dorridge Park from Arden Drive.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorridge Wood?
- Dorridge Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B93 8LP), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- What is Dorridge Wood?
- Dorridge Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dorridge Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B93 8LP.
- When was Dorridge Wood built?
- Built or established in 1969.
- Who owns Dorridge Wood?
- Dorridge Wood is owned by Solihull Council.
- Is Dorridge Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Dorridge Wood is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dorridge Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Dorridge Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dorridge Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B93 8LP.