GRID REF: SP 216 804 POSTCODE: B92 0LS HOW TO GET THERE:

The reserve is situated to the east of Solihull mid-way between Balsall Common and Hampton in Arden off the A452 Kenilworth dual carriageway at Marsh Lane WHERE TO PARK: At the main entrance of the reserve (key required) TERRAIN: Good hardcore paths for most. Suitable for wheelchair access with assistance ACCESSIBILITY: Open to permit holders only. Annual permits should be applied for by post only from Packington Hall, Packington Park, Meriden CV7 7HF. Day permit and key to reserve gates by collection (cash refundable deposit required): Somers Fishery (top of car park to Stonebridge Golf Centre), Somers Road (off Hampton Lane), Meriden CV7 7HF. Tel: 01676 523833 FACILITIES: Hides and viewing screens on reserve. Plenty of shops and pubs at nearby Meriden or Balsall Common PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Nearest rail stations are Berkswell and Hampton in Arden. Web: nationalrail.co.uk / bus information, web: carlberry.co.uk ORGANISATIONS: Packington Estates, web: packingtonestate.co.uk CLUB CONTACT: West Midland Bird Club, web: westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk COUNTY RECORDER: Kevin

Clements, email: west-mids-recorder@ westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk MAP: OS Explorer 220, OS Landranger 139