Sometimes known as Ronkswood Fields, some of this area of grassland alongside Nunnery Wood was once managed as sports pitches. Management for biodiversity has lead to a gradual return and spread of wildflowers such as Yellow Rattle.
Access: Pedestrian entrances on Carlisle Road, Chelmsford Drive, Linksview Crescent and from Nunnery Wood (Worcestershire County Council)
Site Facilities:
benches, sports pitches nearby, play area nearby, Trim Trail, parking and toilets at Ronkswood Community Centre (not 7 days)
Open: Pedestrian access 24hrs.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs welcome, please clear up after your dog using the bins provided.
Habitat: Unimproved grassland, Wildflower Meadow, Scrub, Hedgerows, Woodland edge, Pond, Recent Secondary Woodland.
Notable Wildlife: Yellow Rattle, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Burnet, Field Scabious.
Other features:
Site Map
Management
- Mowing of wildflower meadows
- Thistle topping
- Maintenance of furniture
- Footpath cutting
- Restoration of hedges
- Pond clearance