Alder Coppice
Nature reserve in the West Midlands, England
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Alder Coppice is a local nature reserve in West Midlands, England. It is near Sedgley, next to the Northway Estate, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley.
| Alder Coppice | |
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Bluebells in Alder Coppice | |
  Location in West Midlands | |
| Location | near Sedgley |
| OS grid | SO 912 947 |
| Coordinates | 52°33′3″N 2°7′54″W |
| Area | 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Designation | Local nature reserve |
Description
It is an ancient woodland, area 25 acres (10 ha),[1] maintained by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. It was designated a local nature reserve in November 2019.[2][3]
There are pathways through the wood, including three waymarked pathways of differing lengths. There are tree-stump seats around the wood. Birds can be seen including woodpeckers; flowers to be seen when in season include displays of bluebells, and wild garlic.[1]
A feature is the "Conversation Crescent", funded by Age UK Dudley: this is a crescent of benches, arranged to allow visitors to easily see and speak to one another or to enjoy space and solitude if they prefer; to encourage conversation but not demand it.[1][3]
