Dorridge Wood

Dorridge Wood
Entrance to Dorridge Park from Arden Drive
Interactive map of Dorridge Wood
Type	Public park
Location	Solihull, U.K.
Coordinates	52°22′06″N1°45′00″W / 52.3683°N 1.7499°W / 52.3683; -1.7499
Area	12 acres (4.9 ha). [1]
Created	1969
Operated by	Solihull Council
Status	Open year round

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Dorridge Wood shown within the West Midlands

Dorridge Wood is a park and local nature reserve ^{[2] [3]} in Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands. Established after a land donation in 1969, it incorporates a woodland area first mentioned in 1556. The park is home to many species of flora and fauna: Scots Pine, oak and ash trees, various wildflowers. Mammals including fox and vole have been sighted. ^[4]

The open spaces around the woodlands are open to grass and include for football pitches and a children's playground.

See also

• List of local nature reserves in England

References

1. "Solihull Council - Forestry, Woodlands". Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
2. "Dorridge Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
3. "Map of Dorridge Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
4. "Solihull Council - Solihull Parks Directory - Dorridge Wood". Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.