Gorse Farm Wood Local Nature Reserve
Eastwood Road, GREAT BARR, West Midlands, B43 5RT
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Gorse Farm Wood Local Nature Reserve is in Great Barr, the main pedestrian entrance being off Eastwood Road. The 6.2 hectare site has a range of habitats including woodland, willow carr, grassland, pools and streams and a recently created area of young heathland. A number of pathways, including a boardwalk section, lead around the Reserve.
The range of habitats on the reserve support a variety of plants and animals. Current breeding bird species include blackbird, robin, blue and great tits; sparrowhawk and great spotted woodpecker have also bred here.
Notable plant species include a fine display of bluebells in Spring, young heather seedlings, and the locally rare wood horsetail. A wide variety of insects can also be found on site.
Most of the footpaths on the Reserve are accessible by wheelchair, although being situated on a slope means that there are some gradients.
There is limited roadside parking near to the pedestrian entrance.
A number of buses pass near to the Reserve.
Check https://www.tfwm.org.uk/ for the latest local travel information.
| 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
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* The site is open to the public at all times.
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