Places to go in the West Midlands area

[yerbache]

Hi folks, been a long while since I last posted here.
My better half is in Stourbridge, so I'm looking for decent woods to go and get some dirt time in in the West Midlands area on weekends from time to time. I've thought about Kinver, but pretty busy - any decent suggestions?
Cheers

 

[Dreadhead]

I have the same problem when we visit swmbos parents at weekends in quintin pretty much in the same area. Kinver is really nice but busy as you say. the only other places i have checked out are the clent hills and wasely country park, both ok but pretty busy too as they are the only places within relative distance

 

[Macaroon]

Head for the Welsh Marches - not as far as you think from there................or not far south of Brum you've got the Wye Valley, Herefordshire and on up into Shropshire..............atb mac

 

[woodstock]

Fi and I have permission to use 4 and a half acres in Golden Grove Carmarthenshire and thats free to camp, we are also clearing a spot close to home about a 2 acres with a small trout stream on its border, but in return for a little bit of work clearing ect, Both spots are off the beaten track and private.

 

[jimbo75]

Maybe we should organise a walk/recce/pub type meet up for us non midlanders stuck in the midlands? I'm game if you guys are, and Hamish can vouch for me not being to weird (I think)...

 

[Dreadhead]

You've nailed it on the head Jimbo mate, a recce for non midlanders in the midlands i like that just need someone to come up with a decent place for recce and maybe a pint afterwards. the places i have managed to check out so far have been too public for an overnighter i reckon unfortunatly

 

[yerbache]

That sounds like a cracking idea, chaps. I would definitely be up for that

 

[TinkyPete]

I will be up home in the midlands later this month and will be at the North Wood meet, I can bring up some of my maps to that and show you a few places I have found or suggest a few others as well, access is the main problem but I do know a few places you can try for.

 

[Dreadhead]

Hoping to make it to NW providing swmbo gets the fri off work so that would be right handy Pete cheers

 

[yerbache]

When and where is the north wood meet, folks?

 

[Dreadhead]

When and where is the north wood meet, folks?

see this thread here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107087

 

[yerbache]

Cheers - though I didn't see where that actually is!
As it happens I'm on a plant ID course that weekend in Shropshire, but if it's nearby.....

 

[Dreadhead]

scroll down there are instructions on how to get there. entered post code into google maps for you here

 

[jimbo75]

Good thing about the meet, you can have a beer and not have to worry bout driving.. Would still be good to get a beer organised though...

 

[Elen Sentier]

Cheers - though I didn't see where that actually is!
As it happens I'm on a plant ID course that weekend in Shropshire, but if it's nearby.....

excuse me hijacking but what plant ID course in Shropshire? I'm in the next county down (Herefordshire) and interested.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Head for the Welsh Marches - not as far as you think from there................or not far south of Brum you've got the Wye Valley, Herefordshire and on up into Shropshire..............atb mac

As a newbie to wildcamping/hanging who lives in the Welsh Marches I'm very interested in places nearby ... any advice gratefully received, Mac.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Fi and I have permission to use 4 and a half acres in Golden Grove Carmarthenshire and thats free to camp, we are also clearing a spot close to home about a 2 acres with a small trout stream on its border, but in return for a little bit of work clearing ect, Both spots are off the beaten track and private.

Sounds magical

 

[Elen Sentier]

I will be up home in the midlands later this month and will be at the North Wood meet, I can bring up some of my maps to that and show you a few places I have found or suggest a few others as well, access is the main problem but I do know a few places you can try for.

Very useful, Pete, ta muchley. I could bring the Dave Canterbury book & vid back for you too, much appreciated

 

[yerbache]

excuse me hijacking but what plant ID course in Shropshire? I'm in the next county down (Herefordshire) and interested.

Identification of Apiaceae, Preston Montford FSC centre

 

[Reynardine]

Have you thought about Malvern? Lots of great places on and around the Malvern Hills that are not as busy as you'd think.