Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Portway Hill
In or near Birmingham.
Portway Hill — nature reserve in West Midlands, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Portway Hill is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in West Midlands, UK". Coordinates: 52.4990°, -2.0340°.
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Official information
Portway Hill is a nature reserve located in the Rowley Hills, featuring diverse grassland wildflowers and butterfly species. Visitors can enjoy scenic views over Sandwell, Birmingham, and Dudley, as well as observe various birds, including birds of prey and warblers. The reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna, making it an interesting destination for nature enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Portway Hill is part of the Rowley Hills, near Rowley Regis in West Midlands, England. It is the site of a nature reserve of the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The reserve, an area of grassland, was acquired as part of the Wildlife Trust's appeal to protect the Rowley Hills. Wild flowers in the grassland include rare species such as bee orchid and hare's-foot clover. Butterflies on the reserve include one of the few colonies of marbled white butterfly in the West Midlands.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4990, -2.0340
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B69 1HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley — 1.8 km
- Opening
- All year
- Official site
- www.bbcwildlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q106447510 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Portway Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portway Hill?
- Portway Hill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B69 1HQ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Portway Hill?
- Portway Hill — nature reserve in West Midlands, UK.
- How do I get to Portway Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B69 1HQ.
- Who runs Portway Hill?
- Portway Hill is operated by Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country.
- Is Portway Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Portway Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portway Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B69 1HQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Portway Hill?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.