Saltwells Local Nature Reserve

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve is located near Brierly Hill, West Midlands. It is a mixture of world-class geology, ancient woodland with bluebells when in season and a nationally important heritage.

The reserve covers 247 acres which include Saltwells Wood. It is one of the UK’s largest urban nature reserves and it has the biggest woodland in the borough. They are also home to one of the largest sculpture parks in the West Midlands. The reserve is easy to access and is located just over the road from the Merry Hill Centre.

There are well-marked trails for all abilities and maps can be downloaded from their website. It is an old clay and coal mining landscape with Medieval coal workings now transformed with orchids and butterflies. The ponds and wetlands are home to 16 species of dragonflies.

Further Information Saltwells Local Nature Reserve

Is there food and drink available?

There is no on-site cafe. You are welcome to picnic outdoors.

What are the main things to do?

Reserve with a mixture of world-class geology, ancient woodland with bluebells when in season and nationally important heritage. There are no on-site facilities.