Dorridge Wood

Dorridge Wood
Entrance to Dorridge Park from Arden Drive
Type	Public park
Location	Solihull, U.K.
Coordinates	52°22′06″N 1°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

Dorridge Wood shown within the West Midlands

Dorridge Wood is a Park and Local Nature Reserve in Britain. It is located 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. ^[2]

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

References

1. ^ "Solihull Council - Forestry, Woodlands". http://www.solihull.gov.uk/environment/forestrywoodlands.htm. Retrieved 4 April 2011. 
2. ^ "Solihull Council - Solihull Parks Directory - Dorridge Wood". http://www.solihull.gov.uk/parks/dorridgeparkanddorridgewood.htm. Retrieved 29 March 2011. 

See also

• List of Local Nature Reserves in England