Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite
In or near Hagley.
Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite 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
- Cradley Heath · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1981. Coordinates: 52.4839°, -2.0971°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SALTWELLS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve is situated in the Netherton area of Dudley Metropolitan Borough in West Midlands, England. The reserve, created in 1981, covers 247 acres and includes Saltwells Wood and part of Netherton Hill within its boundaries. The reserve encloses two Sites of Special Scientific Interest and one scheduled ancient monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve was created in 1981 and was the first such reserve created in the county of West Midlands. Although now mainly woodland and grass-covered areas, the reserve was once the scene of extensive industrial activity, particularly the extraction of coal, which took place from medieval times until the second half of the 20th century. For example, Saltwells Wood, in the centre of the reserve, contains the remains of medieval coal-mining activity, and part of it was designated as a scheduled ancient monument in 2002. Much more recently, the side of Netherton Hill in the reserve, now covered in gorse and grassland, was the site of opencast coal mining in the 1960s.…
Description
Located within the boundaries of Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, Saltwells Inn is a historic public house dating back to the 18th century. Originally serving as a resting place for those visiting the area's natural saline springs, the Inn has since become a popular spot for visitors exploring the nature reserve. Today, it offers traditional British pub fare, local ales, and serves as a hub for community events. The Inn’s proximity to the Saltwells Nature Reserve makes it an ideal stop for nature enthusiasts and walkers.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4839, -2.0971
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY2 0HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stourbridge
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- Cradley Heath — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: r17044391 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Saltwells Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1305839.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Saltwells Local Nature Reserve
Parks · 0.1 km
Netherton Reservoir
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Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Netherton Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Dudley Number 1 Canal Towpath Bridge, Approximately 50 Metres East Of Woodside Bridge
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Tudor Rose Brickwork
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Netherton
Villages · 0.9 km
Mushroom Green Chain Shop
Museums · 1.0 km
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John Northwood 1836-1902
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Round Oak Steelworks
Gardens · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY2 0HD), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- The nearest railway station is Cradley Heath, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY2 0HD.
- When was Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- Who owns Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is owned by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Is Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite a protected site?
- Yes — Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is part of the SALTWELLS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite free to visit?
- Yes, Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saltwells National Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- The nearest railway station is Cradley Heath, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY2 0HD.