Dothill & Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve — Attraction in Wellington

Really nice place to walk with tarmac paths. I used to live in Emral Rise as a child growing up and back then it was all field's and muddy pathways. In recent years a playground has been added by Dothill Juniors and tarmac paths linking Dothil to Shawbirch and beyond to Admaston, Bratton & Wellington. Not all flat there are slight gradients so those pushing wheel chairs may struggle or with mobility issues. The only thing it is lacking are benches for resbite and more...

I love this place as it's a childhood haunt of mine. The walks around the two lakes and woodlands as you follow the new pathways lead you all around the reserve without getting too muddy and is suitable for young and old a like! Plenty of wild birds, insects and fauna to look out for and there is the fifty tree trail to do too. I hope it survives for many years to come, we don't need anymore...

we had a great time strolling around the reserve looking out for solitary bees, butterflys and birds. tried to stop a woman and girl feeding bread to the ducks to no avail. the highlight for us was seeing a pair of grey wagtail. the devepment of the marsh areas is coming on nicely. so in a few months to years wading birds will be inabundance. we had...