Where is Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?

Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 4DE), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.

How do I get to Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?

The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B71 4DE.

Who owns Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?

Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

Is Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve free to visit?

Yes, Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.

How do I get to Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?

The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 4DE.

Forests & woodlands · West Midlands

Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve

In or near Birmingham.

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Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in West Midlands — Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Tame Bridge Parkway · 2.6 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5289°, -1.9822°.

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Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is a woodland area that features diverse habitats including trees, marshes, and grasslands, supporting various species of plants and wildlife. The reserve is also home to historical features such as a flint mound and a Bronze Age burnt mound, reflecting its long-standing significance to earlier settlers.

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: 52.5289, -1.9822
District: Sandwell
Parish: Sandwell, unparished area
Postcode: B71 4DE
Parliamentary constituency: West Bromwich
Phone: 0121 569 3070
Nearest railway station: Tame Bridge Parkway — 2.6 km
Opening: | website = {{URL|http://www.sotshole.co.uk/index.html}}
Official site: www.sotshole.co.uk

Sources

osm: w134895673 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?: Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 4DE), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
What is Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?: Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?: The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B71 4DE.
Who owns Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?: Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
Is Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve free to visit?: Yes, Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve?: The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 4DE.

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