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Smestow Valley Nature Reserve

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

A haven for wildlife in Wolverhampton, with around 50 hectares of meadows, scrubland and woodland.

Added* by Marco Uccellini
Most recent update 17 февраля 2023
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Description

Smestow Valley Nature Reserve is close to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and Smestow Brook. One can enjoy the walk for birds and flora and even cycling down the former railway track. Features include meadows, scrubland and woodland with lots of wildlife to look out for on the way.

Details

Access

There are a few options for parking, all of which are free and listed below. Click on a P in the map to get directions to a parking. Tettenhall – Meadow View Terrace, Wolverhampton, WV6 8NX or WV Active – Aldersley Rd, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW. The route now features a flat and mainly level path, making it easy for walkers and cyclists and generally pretty accessible.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , River , Grassland , Forest

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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