Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice
West Midlands
Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice is an SSSI managed by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, a pocket of ancient oak and birch woodland, wet meadows and heathland on the edge of Earlswood. This easy circular links the reserve with nearby Earlswood Lakes and Terry's Pool along the Birmingham to Stratford canal, giving you a properly dog friendly mix of shady woodland, open water and quiet country lanes.
Dogs can trot off lead through most of the woodland, with a lead needed where the route meets the canal towpath, at road crossings and around grazing livestock on adjacent farmland. The paths are mainly level and well trodden, though expect mud and some roots after wet weather. Parking is off Wood Lane between the Earlswood Craft Centre and the Methodist Church, with cafes at the craft centre and alongside the lakes for a post-walk stop.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 7.6 km (4.7 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hr 10 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Lake, Canal
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Cafes at Earlswood Craft Centre and beside the lakes; no toilets within the reserve itself.
- Parking
- Free car park on Wood Lane between the Earlswood Craft Centre and the Methodist Church, with modest capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice dog friendly?
Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice is a great choice for dog owners, earning a solid 8 out of 10 on our dog friendly rating. The circular walk takes in ancient woodland, open water at Earlswood Lakes and Terry's Pool, and quiet country lanes, giving dogs a genuinely varied outing. After the walk, cafes at Earlswood Craft Centre and beside the lakes make it easy to round off the day.
Can dogs be off lead at Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice?
Dogs can enjoy off-lead time through most of the woodland, which makes up a good portion of the route. You'll need to pop leads back on along the canal towpath, at road crossings, and where the path passes grazing livestock on adjacent farmland, so it's worth keeping one to hand throughout.
What should I know before visiting Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice with my dog?
The paths are mainly level and well trodden, but after wet weather you can expect mud and some exposed roots underfoot, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. Parking is free on Wood Lane between the Earlswood Craft Centre and the Methodist Church, though the car park has modest capacity so it can fill up on busy days. There are no toilets within the reserve itself, so plan accordingly before you set off.
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Wood Lane car park, between Earlswood Craft Centre and the Methodist Church
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