Getting There
Sat Nav: B45 8ER
Westbound route only
Leave the M42 at Junction 1 and take the 4th exit signed Rednal and Lickey B4096.
Stay on this road for just over a mile until you pass a Texaco garage, when you turn right at the Lickey Hills sign (Warren Lane). Mind the speed bumps!
Return to M5 Junction 4
Return along Warren Lane and turn left on the B4096. Drive back to the M42 and take the 4th exit signed Birmingham A46, Motorway M5. Continue on the A46 to the roundabout at the M5
The Lickey Hills
The Lickeys are worth visiting in their own right, as well as being a fantastic place to break a journey.
There are three trails here, the Squirrel Trail is the shortest at just under a mile, the Bluebell Trail is 1.5 miles, and the Woodpecker Trail an enthusiastic 7 miles. All the trails are clearly marked and very easy to follow.
The charm of the Lickeys was immortalised by JRR Tolkien, as he used this countryside as the inspiration for Middle Earth. He is said to have known every inch of the landscape, and every detail of the trees and plants here. With commendable restraint the area has not been turned into a hobbit theme park, but if you return to your car at dusk, it isn't hard to imagine the Ents behind you preparing for a solemn gathering.
Facilities
Free parking. Opening times: variable according to season, closes at dusk.
WC, Visitor centre, shop, café with outdoor seating, large childrens' play area and fascinating child-friendly displays about the park. Dog poo bins throughout the park.
Useful Links
Lickey Hills Country Park
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