Short birdwatching visit · Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Chaddesley Woods National Nature Reserve
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- Winter for Fieldfare; summer for the highlighted warblers
- Headline birds
- Hawfinch · Woodcock
- Parking
- Use only the lay-bys near the entrance; the Trust confirms no vehicle access into the reserve.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
North of Woodcote Green, near Bromsgrove
Chaddesley Woods brings ancient oak woodland and a more planted western section together within one national nature reserve. The Trust names Fieldfare among the winter thrushes using berry-bearing shrubs, while Chiffchaff and Blackcap are summer migrants attracted to the woodland. Use the established paths and rides to explore these contrasts rather than entering the reserve’s restricted meadows. The main track is stoned, but most other routes have earth surfaces that are unsuitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Roadside lay-bys provide the arrival; there is no vehicle access into the wood.
Birds and seasons
- Hawfinch · Headline bird — Winter Source for Hawfinch
- Woodcock · Headline bird — Winter Source for Woodcock
- Crossbill — Season not stated by the source Source for Crossbill
- Fieldfare — Winter Source for Fieldfare
- Chiffchaff — Summer Source for Chiffchaff
- Blackcap — Summer Source for Blackcap
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- An extensive path and ride network is concentrated on the western side; most routes beyond the main stoned track are earth paths.
- Toilets
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Parking
- Use only the lay-bys near the entrance; the Trust confirms no vehicle access into the reserve.
- Dogs
- Dogs must remain on a lead.
- Access notes
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: Approach the signed woodland entrance north of Woodcote Green. Keep clear of gateways and remain on the established route. Black Meadow has no public access and the meadow areas open only on special days. The marker locates the reserve area rather than a lay-by.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Nearby special trips
- Aqualate Mere National Nature Reserve · 30.0 straight-line miles
- Highnam Woods · 34.9 straight-line miles
- Stiperstones National Nature Reserve · 37.6 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: Upton Warren, 4.0 miles away in a straight line.
- Dropping Well Farm · 7.2 miles in a straight line
- Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve · 10.0 miles in a straight line
- Feckenham Wylde Moor · 10.1 miles in a straight line