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West Midlands Region

Drayton Bassett

RSPB Middleton Lakes Nature Reserve

West Midlands Region

Drayton Bassett

RSPB Middleton Lakes Nature Reserve

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RSPB Middleton Lakes Nature Reserve

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Mountain biking

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Location: Drayton Bassett, Lichfield, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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December 14, 2020

Hiking

Middleton Lakes is an RSPB nature reserve in the the River Tame Valley composed of wetlands, meadows and woodland. There are lots of paths to explore the reserve, which has displays of nature all year round, as well as a look-out hide. You can observe bird species including: grey heron, kingfisher, lapwings, Cetti’s warbler, barn owl, skylark, sedge warbler, pochard, tufted duck, smew, and more. It’s not just birds here, however. Keep a look out for otters, butterflies, wetland plants and dragonflies. The reserve is open daily from dawn until dusk. Entry is free.

April 23, 2024

Hiking

An RSPB nature reserve in the Tame Valley. Mainly focused on wetland birds but there is also meadow, woodland and farmland areas. Can get muddy and wet so appropriate footwear is important.

March 2, 2025

Hiking

Lovely walk, dogs love it

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Drayton Gothic Footbridge – Fishers Mill Bridge loop from Wilnecote

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Drayton Gothic Footbridge – Fishers Mill Bridge loop from RSPB Middleton Lakes

10.7km

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5.0

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#3.

Birmingham and Fazeley Canal – Fishers Mill Bridge loop from RSPB Middleton Lakes

12.0km

03:05

60m

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Drayton Bassett, Lichfield, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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