Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite
Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Old Hill · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1996. Coordinates: 52.4938°, -2.0718°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve is situated in the Netherton area of Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the county of West Midlands, England. This former industrial area now features canals, ponds, grassland and wooded areas. The reserve lies adjacent to the Warren's Hall Local Nature Reserve (which is in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough). It was declared a local nature reserve in 1996.
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Background
History
The area comprising the Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve and its neighbour, Warren's Hall Local Nature Reserve, once was a scene of industry, including coal mining, clay extraction, coke furnaces and boat building. A railway (known as the Bumble Hole Line) ran through the area, linking Dudley to Old Hill.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4938, -2.0718
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY2 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Established
- 1996
- Nearest railway station
- Old Hill — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.dudley.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w170371802 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bumble Hole Conservation Area - geograph.org.uk - 1568990.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY2 8ET), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- When was Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite built?
- Built or established in 1996.
- Who owns Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is owned by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Is Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite free to visit?
- Yes, Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite?
- The nearest railway station is Old Hill, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY2 8ET.