Kings Norton Local Nature Reserve is part of a ribbon of open space along the River Rea between Northfield and the historic village of Kings Norton, including land once belonging to the Cistercian Bordesley Abbey and the site of Wychall mill. Once part of a system of canal feeder reservoirs, mill races and other water courses, the area is now a haven for wildlife in a variety of habitats: wetland, riverbanks, open water areas, meadows and grazing.
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| None on site, but refreshments and toilets available at Kings Norton Green | The Reserve is supported by a Friends Group who run a weekly ‘Tuesday WorkOut’ of active site management, as well as running regular clean-up and planting sessions. Monthly guided walks on the last Saturday of each month offer opportunities for bird-watching and to learn about the management of the Reserve. For current activities see our website (www.fknnr.org.uk) |
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| Access: See our web site (www.fknnr.org.uk) for map and access points.
The Rea Valley cycle route allows easy wheeled access along the Rea valley. Footpaths on the Merecroft site are accessed by kissing gates. While the gates are wheelchair and buggy accessible, the footpaths are uneven and can be muddy, but there is an accessible viewing point by the pool. |
Train: Kings Norton station is located 5 minutes’ walk from Camp Lane access point. Bus numbers 47 and 49 stop at the access points on Camp Lane, Wychall Lane/Meadow Hill Road and at Burman’s Drive Bicycle: Rea Valley Cycleway (Sustrans route 5) runs through the Reserve Car: Birmingham A-Z page 145 squares 4G and H, page 146 squares 4 and 5A; junctions 2 and 3 of M42 Find Kings Norton Local Nature Reserve on multimap.com |
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