SITE GUIDE

GRID REF: SP 162 788 POSTCODE: B91 3HG HOW TO GET THERE: Easily accessed from Solihull town centre or the M42 motorway. From the M42 motorway, exit at Junction 5 and follow the Solihull bypass where Brueton park is signposted WHERE TO PARK: Fairly large car park which is free of charge for up to 3 hours, located on Warwick Road. A free car park is also available at Malvern park entrance TERRAIN: Good paths around the park area, wet and muddy especially during winter in parts around the conservation area, although there are boardwalks in places ACCESSIBILITY: The two parks are accessible 24 hours. Car parks open at 8am. The Parkridge visitor centre is open 10am-4.30pm during the summer and 10am-4pm during winter FACILITIES: Parkridge visitor centre has café, toilets and a small gift shop. There are picnic tables outside the centre. Several benches overlook the pool PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Well served with regular bus and rail services. Bus numbers 5, 5A and 899 stop nearby. Solihull and Widney Manor stations are within walking distance. Web: nationalrail.co.uk ORGANISATIONS:

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, web: warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk CLUB CONTACT:

Web: westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk COUNTY RECORDER: Kevin Clements, email: west-midsrecorder@ westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk MAP: OS Explorer 220. OS Landranger 139