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Piper's Hill Woods and Dodderhill Common - BirdForum Opus

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Overview

The reserve comprises a unique, 39 acre woodland pasture, containing some of the oldest trees in the country surrounded by arable land a small proportion of which is Common land.

Birds

Notable Species

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Rarities

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Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

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Other Wildlife

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Site Information

History and Use

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Areas of Interest

The woodland area is also known as Hanbury Woods, which, according to local folklore are haunted by a Phantom who frequents the area of the pond near Knotts Farm.

Access and Facilities

Piper's Hill Woods and Dodderhill Common can be found straddling the B4091 between the North Worcestershire market town of Bromsgove and the village of Hanbury. The nearest towns of significant size are Bromsgrove (4 miles North) and Redditch (7 miles East). The Car Park of this reserve is at (British National Grid): SO956652. Piper' Hill lies approximately 3 miles East of junction 5 of the M5.

The reserve is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all year 'round. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads at all times.

Contact Details

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External Links

Piper's Hill Woods Car Park shown on Street Map

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