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Warrens Hall Local Nature Reserve

Tourist attraction β€’ Nature preserve

Green space with wildlife, fishing ponds & old industrial structures, plus a visitor center. People often mention walk, Lovely, canal, great, nature, park, walking, reserve, Great, fishing,


Address

Dudley Rd, Rowley Regis B65 8NA, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 121 569 3070

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (783 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: walk (41) Lovely (16) canal (14) great (13) nature (12) park (11) walking (10) reserve (10) Great (8) fishing (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Colin G. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 156 reviews
    Great Nature Reserve joint with Bumble Hole Canal , has many fishing lakes and you can fish the canal, Nature is abundant and is looked after by a great team of volunteers has lots of trails and a cafe that opens Wednesday ,Saturday Sunday. Kids will love it.
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Undiluted 8 months ago on Google
    lovley park. and channels to walk by. peaceful
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul S. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 316 reviews New
    Love this place, just to get away from the hassle and bussel of busy life. Free carparking and lots of nice walks with a few pools to walk around or just sit and have a picnic.

  • 4/5 Ethan D. 11 months ago on Google
    Very lovely place for dog walking and sight seeing. Brilliant place for people of all ages.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sir C. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 107 reviews
    Lovely place to walk and relax,great visitors centre too .
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ally S. 1 year ago on Google
    Located in the Black Country not to far from merry hill shopping centre , ideal for a pleasant walk , enjoy a sounds of birds , there’s a few lakes in the nature reserve and mini Forrest. Information boards dotted around the park giving some historical information about the area. Not wheelchair friendly as some parts of the tracks are muddy walk ways, not concrete and some steep slops also
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Simon G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for walking,fishing and cycling along the canals. Plenty of wildlife and open grass land for a picnic.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Gursimran R. 2 years ago on Google
    Hiking Trails, Fish ponds, Big open spaces and canals. It is perfect for those summer day picnics or dog walking. Cleanliness is okay considering this is a nature reserve rather than a park. You need atleast 2-3 hoirs to explore it all.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Brian P. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 57 reviews
    This annual canal festival is lovely and brings people together from the canal network and those living locally. Although the festival is much smaller than years ago the gathering still retains its village fete atmosphere. Stalls, food stands, crafts and food and drink boats, music on two stages, real ale bar, gin and coffee vans, show ring and fair all help to make this a fun weekend for all the family. All around Windmill End.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Doug P. 3 years ago on Google
    They say beautiful things come is small packages. This is especially true of Warrens Hall Nature Reserve. Most people don't realise that it's the same place as Bumble Hole Nature Reserve. There are no physical barriers between the two, it's just half is owned and run by Dudley Council & the other Sandwell. For a few square miles of land the reserve has a diverse amount of scenery and wildlife. There are canals and ponds populated with wild fowl, woodland and open spaces. Examples of Victorian engineering such as the amazing Netherton Tunnel and Cobbs Engine House. The highest hill, that offers an amazing view of the local area is in fact an old pile of excess mining material (years of growth has disguised the fact). This is the magical secret of this place, they're always hidden aspects waiting to be discovered for those willing to look.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tanya H. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to relax take a walk, See the nature. A lovely place for picnics or just walk the dog.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 vince r. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little nature reserve with a preserved engine house to look around as well as pools for fishing and loads of birds to look out for, also has the 2.7 mile netherton canal tunnel entrance, you can walk right through to the other side which is great, make sure you have some kind of torch and wear some decent footwear as there are plenty of leaks so the floor is quite soggy in places
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 paul h. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 143 reviews New
    Did a a little path and hedge clearance on vale road

  • 5/5 Ian B. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 57 reviews
    Lovely place whether you want to fish, ride a bicycle or walk. Plenty of oppeb space for a picnic or stop off at the Bumble hole cafe.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sharon W. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 123 reviews
    Great place. Very peaceful. You need to check out the canals and the Netherton Canal tunnel. It's great. It's a good long walk....1.7miles. Take a touch as there is no lights and be wary of the big puddles......

  • 4/5 Mark H. 8 months ago on Google
    Free Car Park which I used for the Netherton Tunnel & Pepperpots Trail.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Heather W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to walk around. There is the nature reserve and the canal to walk beside. In normal times there is a volunteer led visitor centre which has toilets and sells coffee etc. Always something new to see, specially in the Spring as the blossom starts to appear. Parts are steep in the nature reserve, but it is a flat walk by the canal. One end of the Netherton Tunnel starts at Bumble Hole for those brave enough to venture into the dark!.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Barrie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tranquil and peaceful place, but it depends upon the time of the year and weather. If it's cold outside and in the middle of winter, you will see hardly anyone, and wrap up warm and wear a woolly hat and gloves. But summer time not busy just a lot more people taking their pet's for a walk, or out just strolling and taking in nature as couples or individuals. Summer time ,is the time you will see fairs and fates and market stalls, on narrow boats and on the side of the canal towpath but not blocking it . There's a canal museum, come coffee and tea shop with toilets for able bodied people and disabled people, the museum has a ramp, but the door width its standard i think but they can be opened to make more room, but looking through too the toilets there is a door facing the ramp looking from the outside. That's the write size for a wheelchair if you don't mind coming in past the toilets . They offer the usual cakes "got to be their on the write day they are made fresh " so they don't last long ,sweets and so on. They museum is the part that makes up the decor of the house, you sit drink your tea eat your cake and read the captions and look at the pieces of gone bye pieces of history . Overall a nice day out if you want to walk your dog and maybe have a cup of tea and a run up on local history πŸ‘πŸΎ.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mike C. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 48 reviews
    Went very early one Sunday morning and was very nice picturesque place with plenty of birds for photographing as well as some beautiful scenery.

  • 4/5 Bren T. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 22 reviews
    A pleasant place to walk. There was a section without a path - glassy field turning to mud in places where churned up underfoot. Sensible appropriate footwear advised. A good spot to start a canal walk, though be warned if you choose to walk the Netherton Tunnel - 1.7 miles long, no lightning and many many puddles.

  • 5/5 Margaret C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to visit, much needed in these trying times. Thank you to the volunteers who keep the area litter free .

  • 5/5 Callum J. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice walk and the park is really clean. There are fishing ponds and canals to walk with a pretty canal junction. There is also the cobbs engine house which is nice to visit aswell as walking the creepy netherton tunnel.

  • 5/5 Sharon K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely area for some fresh air. Fishing and dog walks. Always clean here. Saw the guys picking up and keeping it we’ll maintained. Plenty of water to see boats. Benches almost everywhere which is great!

  • 5/5 Carl H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to walk the dog.Some good views as well.

  • 5/5 Joshua W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to fish, will try top pool next time πŸ‘ friendly people

  • 5/5 Philip c. 1 year ago on Google
    a great family outdoor venue with 4 beautifull fishing pools stocked with bream roach perch tench carp and priced very generously @ Β£2-50and Β£1 junior per rod environment licence required . perfect for dog walking picnics etc beautifull views from top part Dudley Rd very picturesque plenty of rare plants with odd sightings badgers foxes rabbits generally early mornings or dusk plenty of birds for spotting herons water fowl etc would recommend

  • 5/5 Stackers M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely peaceful place ideal for socially distanced walks!

  • 5/5 Jay W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good couple hours out with the little ones πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mark A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot. A bit muddy under foot.

  • 4/5 Zsanett G. 1 year ago on Google
    Its good for running or dog walking or just walking around. I usually run along the Canal which at one point becomes Bumblehole Park. Good size car park

  • 5/5 David P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place

  • 4/5 Robert B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to walk about

  • 5/5 Jenny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Mark C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great local nature reserve, pools, fishing, canals. Plenty walking and set trails to do and historic landmark and buildings.

  • 5/5 Aspie N. 3 years ago on Google
    Was our first time visiting today. We have 3 young children and a puppy. I was so impressed by the park. Plenty of paths to walk down. The canals and towpaths are easily accesible woth a short walk from the car park. And then there are the pools you can walk around. The dog and the children had such a good time. They were all knackered after being there for 2 and a half hours.

  • 5/5 Nikki W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely clean green space for walks horses ducks and geese. Keeping us sane in lockdown with plenty fresh air

  • 4/5 Kathy S. 9 months ago on Google
    You're able to park here and cycle along the canal and visit varoius pubs and cafes along the way. Would have given 5β˜† but idiots leave their rubbish behind, which spoilt things a little.

  • 5/5 Roger N. 8 months ago on Google
    Been going here all my life, a long time. 😟. Walk around the old engine house then go down across the canal and have a look into the Netherton tunnel. Good place to walk your dog or just have a look around. 2 hours at the most.

  • 4/5 Adam G. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for a walk with the family. Plenty of ducks to feed and paths to walk.

  • 3/5 Deacon F. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to bring kids and dogs. However the small car park at the top by the small pool needs CCTV. Inconsiderate drivers damaging other people's cars swinging their doors open with no care at all. Other than that, great nature views

  • 5/5 Carl P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice to walk around some nice pools to fish when the weather pick's up add a walk around last week and enjoyed it definitely going there again

  • 4/5 Joshua H. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely traditional looking stretch of industrial canal with black and white cast iron bridges. The annual boat show is a great day out, barges, stalls, entertainment, fun fair and more There are a lot of rough undesirable types around the area though which does let the area down a bit.

  • 2/5 WiIliam D. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 16 reviews New
    It's not a great fishing day ... was talking to other anglers, and they mentioned that the pools may have been netted and fish poached. Where are the council and police to prevent this.

  • 5/5 uzma x. 3 years ago on Google
    Our local nature reserve is breathtakingly beautiful. So peaceful that you can hide from day to day worries. A soothing treat for sore eyes. Kids absolutely loved this place. Definitely coming back here again. X

  • 5/5 Kevin P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to walk in a local green space. There's a number of pools visited by Moorhens and Mallards. You can go off the main paths and walk along other paths in more wooded areas. If you prefer, you can walk along the canal tow paths that traverse the area. For those who like historical content, you can visit the Windmill End Pumping Station that dates to around 1831. The main car park is very small so you may have to park on road. There's no parking charge or admission charge.

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Did the Netherton Tunnel, wear your wellies it's wet down thereπŸ˜„

  • 5/5 Luke A. 3 years ago on Google
    Local landmark!

  • 4/5 Brian T. 3 years ago on Google
    Jill

  • 5/5 Rasika de S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice relaxing place

  • 3/5 Ian 3 years ago on Google
    Decent walks, but in need of some maintenance of paths and grounds.

  • 5/5 mike S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice walk round.

  • 5/5 Sue W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place with plenty to see. Great for dog walkers πŸ’š

  • 5/5 David R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous for walking the dog wonderful scenery and great views.

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    The Hill running is good around here it's very handy for me!

  • 3/5 Butt A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice walk

  • 5/5 Sue R. 3 years ago on Google
    Its a lovely place to visit. Country walks 5 minutes from your doorstep. The staff and volunteers do a great job of keeping it clean and inviting. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Amanda W. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful setting for lovely walks

  • 4/5 Gary P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love our walks around here nice well kept place and scenery fantastic

  • 5/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Peace and quiet . Good fishing lake and nature reserve. Clean and tidy

  • 4/5 John D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a stroll winter and summer.

  • 4/5 Antony B. 3 years ago on Google
    People just don't realise what's on their doorstep !

  • 4/5 Dianne G. 3 years ago on Google
    No litter and plenty of room for my dog to run round.

  • 4/5 Mike S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely walk around in evening sun

  • 4/5 Kevin R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love a stroll round this nature reserve by the canals great watching the Swans/geese on the lakes and walking the towpaths. I still dont think theres enough benches and it would be good if they could get a decent play area for children to enjoy

  • 3/5 Shafiullah A. 3 years ago on Google
    Its a good place to walk around Nice viue at day and night

  • 5/5 Janice H. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful well kept place to visit. Well over there most days.

  • 5/5 Dom S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 grey w. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place full of friendly people

  • 5/5 GM 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely peaceful walk great views enjoyed by all the family.

  • 4/5 Barbara W. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely few hours can be spent

  • 5/5 Steve J. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb walk, unfortunately cut short by the rain, would have liked to walk as far as Netherton Canal.

  • 5/5 Simon W. 2 years ago on Google
    A favourite walk of ours got it all beauty , wildlife and history a place to feed the soul


Call +44 121 569 3070 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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