Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Grovely Dingle
In or near Alvechurch.
Grovely Dingle 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
- Longbridge · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Grovely Dingle is woodland in Worcestershire, the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bromsgrove parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area B48.
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Official information
Grovely Dingle is a nature reserve that serves as a refuge for wildlife, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. It is part of a larger network of reserves managed by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, where guests can enjoy various wildlife-related activities while adhering to guidelines to protect the environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hopwood Dingle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grovely Dingle is a forest located in the West Midlands, specifically within Worcestershire's parish of Alvechurch. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), known as Hopwood Dingle SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3841, -1.9529
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Bromsgrove
- Parish
- Alvechurch
- Postcode
- B48 7AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bromsgrove
- Phone
- 01905 754919
- Nearest railway station
- Longbridge — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w109861344 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grovely Dingle?
- Grovely Dingle is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B48 7AN), in the parish of Alvechurch.
- What is Grovely Dingle?
- Grovely Dingle is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grovely Dingle?
- The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B48 7AN.
- Is Grovely Dingle a protected site?
- Yes — Grovely Dingle is part of the Hopwood Dingle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grovely Dingle free to visit?
- Yes, Grovely Dingle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grovely Dingle?
- The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B48 7AN.