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Wyre Forest

Worcestershire and Shropshire  >  United Kingdom

Old forest full of wildlife and home to a rich mix of birds. 133 species of birds have been recorded in the Wyre Forest.

Added* by Paulwoz
Most recent update 15 November 2023
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Description

Wyre Forest is a large woodland and forest measuring 26.34 square kilometres (10.17 sq mi) which straddles the borders of Worcestershire and Shropshire. Bird species to be found in the forest include Hawfinch, Wood Warbler, Common Crossbill, Spotted Flycatcher, Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, Common Redstart, Eurasian Bullfinch, Tree Pipit, Tawny Owl, and three species of woodpecker, among many other woodland animals and plants.

Details

Access

Wyre Forest is the largest woodland National Nature Reserve in England and can be found to the west of Birmingham, close to the town of Bewdley. On the southern side of Wyre Forest is a big parking (2 hours £4.00, up to 4 hours £5.00, All day £7.00) and a visitor cafe. Click on the P in the map for directions. There are several marked walking trails that start from the parking: for example the Giants Trail (3.1 km / 1.9 miles) or the Arboretum Trail (5.5 km / 3.2 miles). The suggested circular walk indicated on the map below is about 7 km (4,3 miles).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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