Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve

What is it?

Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is a haven for wildlife, with around 50 hectares (120 acres) of meadows, scrubland and woodland. 

The reserve is also close to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and Smestow Brook.

What is there to do?

The main activities at Smestow Valley focus on the enjoyment of the 'great outdoors'.

Our visitors enjoy the wildlife, bird watching, flora and fauna, cycling down the former railway track - long since removed. 

The route now features flat and mainly level path, making it easy for walkers and cyclists. 

There are lots of opportunities for the keen photographer to capture rare/unusual plant specimens, alongside more commonly found favourites.

Other information

• partial disabled access
• hearing impaired ok
• guide dogs accepted
• car park
• coach parking
• children/family friendly
• groups accepted
• advanced booking may be required
• dogs allowed
• picnic area
• educational visits

When is it open?

There is pedestrian access 24/7.

The car park for the local nature reserve is open daily from dawn 'til dusk (usually 7.30am and between 5pm and 11pm - depending on the time of the year).

Is there an entry fee?

No.  This site is completely free to visit.

Where is it?

Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve
Meadow View Terrace
Wolverhampton
WV6 8NX

e-mail:  smestowvalley@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Phone: 01902 552351

How to get there?

• bus number 501 from city centre
• get off at Newbridge, walk past Majestic Wine Lodge and turn left (first left off Henwood Road)

Other information

• Download the Smestow Valley leaflet from the pdf file below:

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Content contributor:  Dawn O'Brien