Ruskin Land - Beaver Country - Wyre Forest

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Overview

Context: an undulating Wyre Forest woodland walk consisting of forest tracks, trails and the delightful Ruskin Land. The Forest is a large partially managed woodland measuring in excess of 10 square miles. April 2024 saw the introduction of a family of six beavers into the Forest which has proved successful in impacting on the local environment - creation of a dam (mud, sticks and branches) and large pool. The walk passes by Beaver land.

Dependent on progress lunch is planned in the vicinity of the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre - facilities available.

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 266.7m / 875ft
Type:: circular

NB: Please note 9.15am departure from Meeting Point.

Walk Leader to meet at Earnwood Copse car park, Wyre Forest.

VTC = £6.00pp

Advance booking please via text or email.

Features

Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49049 09826
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9LH
what3words:: dunes.open.send

Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 74393 78427
Nearest postcode:: DY12 3AL
what3words:: sober.lousy.sedative

Start time:: 10:15 am

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