Dudley borough boasts a number of local nature reserves and one national nature reserve showcasing the areas rich flora, fauna, geology and heritage. Walks and events are held at each nature reserve throughout the year. Visit the events page to find out more.
All nature reserves have free public access seven days a week. Some car parks may be closed outside of normal working hours. Please enquire with the warden team before travelling if you require further information or special assistance.
Barrow Hill Local Nature Reserve
near St Marks Church Vicarage Lane, Pensnett, Dudley
off A4101 High Street next door to Russells Hall Hospital. There is parking on Vicarage Lane (DY5 4JH).
01384 812780
www.dudley.gov.uk/barrowhilllnr
Buckpool and Fens Pools Local Nature Reserve
off Pensnett Road, Dudley DY5 4NE
01384 812780
www.dudley.gov.uk/fenspoolslnr
Wardens base open from 9am to 4pm. Monday to Friday
Bumble Hole and Warrens Hall Local Nature Reserve
Windmill End, Darby End, Dudley DY2 8HU
01384 814100 (Bumble Hole Conservation Group)www.dudley.gov.uk/bumbleholelnr
Cotwall End Local Nature Reserve
The Alley, off Straits Road, Gornal Wood, Dudley DY3 2UL
07849 804 242 (secretary, Friends of Cotwall End Valley)www.dudley.gov.uk/cotwallendlnr
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve
Saltwells Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley DY5 1TF
01384 812795 or 07799 070 125 (senior warden)www.dudley.gov.uk/saltwellslnr
The Leasowes
Leasowes Lane, off Mucklow Hill, Halesowen B62 8DH
01384 814642
www.dudley.gov.uk/leasowes
Wardens base open from 9am to 4pm. Monday to Friday
Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve
Wren’s Hill Road, Dudley DY1 3SB
01384 812785
www.dudley.gov.uk/wrensnestnnr