Nature Reserves
There is limited parking at many of our nature reserves, including The Knapp and Papermill, so please return at a less busy time if there is no parking available when you arrive.
Thank you for being considerate to our staff, volunteers, other visitors and wildlife when visiting our nature reserves. Please watch our short video to find out how you can help protect wildlife…
Nature reserves are refuges for wildlife
Our nature reserves are special places for wildlife. Please keep to paths and pay attention to signage. Dogs are welcome on some nature reserves but please keep them on a lead at all times and take away any mess. Please follow these simple steps to ensure the safety of our wildlife:
- Keep dogs on leads. Even the friendliest of dogs can appear threatening and may cause a bird to leave a nest altogether. It’s not just ground-nesting birds that are at risk – many species nest (summer) and roost (winter) in vegetation close to the ground alongside paths.
- Stick to paths. Whether it’s a public right of way, a bridleway or a permissive path, please stick to these and don’t make your own paths. Only take horses or cycles on designated bridleways.
- Stay alert. If a bird is calling ‘at you’, you’re too close to the nest. If it’s carrying food, let it feed its young. Don’t pause and keep on walking.
- Report bad or suspicious behaviour. If you see anything suspicious – wildlife crime, fly-tipping, fires. motorbikes or more, please report this using 101 (non urgent) or 999 (urgent)
We own and manage more than 75 amazing places for wildlife. You are welcome to visit most of these to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the wonders of Worcestershire's wildlife. Almost 30, however, are true wildlife havens (not listed on our website) and can only be visited for research purposes with special permission from the Trust - please get in touch if you would like to know more about accessing any of these delicate and special places.
To help us look after all these fabulous places and to discover more about the wildlife that lives there, why not become a member.
Your group is welcome to visit without a guide but to ensure you have the best visit that isn't compromised by work that's taking place, education activities or other group visits, please contact Rob (01905 754919) to book your visit. Please also consider making a donation to the Trust to help with the ongoing costs of managing our nature reserves.
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![Broadway Gravel Pit by Richard Kenyon](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_teaser/public/2018-10/Broadway%20Gravel%20Pit%20CREDIT%20Richard%20Kenyon.jpg?h=e12893ae&itok=D8HooX4R)
Broadway Gravel Pit
Plenty of plants, birds and mammals have colonised this seasonally-flooded former gravel pit.
Button Oak Meadow
A flower-rich meadow in the Wyre Forest, jointly owned by Shropshire and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts.
Arle Grove
Arle Grove is a species-rich ancient woodland and boasts a wealth of flora and fauna.
Rough Hill Wood
Ancient woodland with beautiful springtime bluebells
Edgehills Bog
Edgehills Bog has a peaceful atmosphere and is a relic of, the once widespread habitat, wet heath.
![Pound Green Common by Rosemary Winnall](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_teaser/public/2018-10/Pound%20Green%20Common%20CREDIT%20Rosemary%20Winnall%20%283%29.jpg?h=19f14c2c&itok=1Jyubm4u)
Pound Green Common
A mixture of heathland, acid grassland and scrub oak woodland.
River Arrow
Beautiful stretches of river, meadows and woodland
Crickley Hill
Crickley Hill’s views, abundance of wildlife and historic importance make it the perfect spot to spend a few hours or enjoy a full day of exploration, featuring accessible trails and a café.<br…
Coopers Hill
Famous for its steep slope, Cooper’s Hill is also an internationally renowned ancient beech woodland with areas of open scrub and grassland. <br />
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![Bishop's Field by Andy Harris](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_teaser/public/2018-10/Bishops%20Field%20CREDIT%20Andy%20Harris.jpg?h=11ab3439&itok=l_h2tBb7)
Bishop's Field
A charming remnant of Wolverly Marsh in the Stour Valley.