Out and About in Lickey and Blackwell Historic
 
 Walks Around Lickey and Blackwell
This is one of a series of walk guides produced jointly by local Parish Councils and Worcestershire County Council. They are intended to help residents to use their local footpaths and provide visitors with a way of getting to know a part of the landscape, natural history and heritage of our County.
{short description of image}  Monument
 The Monument was built in 1836 in commemoration of the 6th Earl of Plymouth who owned most of the Lickey Hills up until the end of the 19th century. The Obelisk is built from the same Welsh marble as the town hall in Birmingham and was built at the same time. The site is found along Monument Lane.
 
{short description of image}  Beacon Hill
This is the highest point on the Lickey's at 300m above sea level. At the highest point is the toposcope.
 
 Toposcope
This was built after the hill was donated to the city of Birmingham by the Cadbury family in 1923. In the 1980's it was expanded and given the overall look of a castle.
 




{short description of image}		  Visitor Centre - Warren Lane
The Lickey Hills Country Park lies 11 miles south west of Birmingham city centre and covers an area of 524 acres.
The hills are covered by a mosaic of mixed deciduous woodland, conifer plantations and heathland, all are rich in a variety of wildlife.
Included within the park boundary is an eighteen hole Golf course, bowls, tennis and putting green as well as a purpose built wheelchair pathway and viewing platform allowing easy access to panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
The Visitor Centre provides a focal point for nature conservation activities within the park. Exhibition, leaflets and information on nature trails, guided walks and other activities organised by the Ranger Service are available in the centre.

Visitors can also enjoy light snacks and refreshments in the tea room whilst children can explore the large adventure playground.
 
 Bluebell woods
The north-east of our area is awesome! The Lickey Hills is a favourite leisure area ( see Local History page for more information ) and a particular attraction is the bluebell wood. This ancient Royal hunting forest is recognised as being of some botanical importance; deciduous and evergreen trees provide shade for a profusion of wild life including wood anemones, wood sorrel and celandines amongst which wooden sculptures eg The Spirit of the Woods have been carefully placed. In early May it is a mass of bluebells and frequently visited by walkers and botanists alike.Guided tours are organised by the very knowledgable Lickey Hills Rangers, starting at the Visitors` Centre, Warren Lane.
 
Last Updated 2/12/2005