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The Work of the National Brownfield Institute 21 September
Smestow Valley and Erratics at Wightwick Manor and the Mount Hotel 11 October

Wren's Nest 70th Anniversary Walk

BCGS Posted on 13 August 2026 by admin13 August 2026
Wren's Nest 70th Anniversary Walk

10.30 – 3.30
27 September

Sunday 27 September 2026 (Field Meeting): Wren's Nest 70th Anniversary Walk. Celebrating 70 years - to the day - since the site became the world's first national nature reserve for geology. Led by Andy Harrison. Meet at the wardens' house in Fossil View, off Wren's Hill Road, DY1 3SB (GR: SO 937 922) at 10.30. The day will involve a walk around the reserve, exploring its heritage, why it was so important and how it came to acquire the prestigious status of a National Geological Nature Reserve, an SSSI, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a designated UNESCO Global Geopark site. Wear strong shoes, appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch. Finish around 3.30.
Click here for a Google map for the wardens' house at the Wren's Nest.

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The Work of the National Brownfield Institute 21 September
Smestow Valley and Erratics at Wightwick Manor and the Mount Hotel 11 October

Programme of Events

  • 10.45, 26 August – The Louis Barrow Trail, Around Bournville and Cotteridge Park
  • 8.00, 21 September – The Work of the National Brownfield Institute
  • 10.30 – 3.30, 27 September – Wren's Nest 70th Anniversary Walk
  • 10.30 – 4.00, 11 October – Smestow Valley and Erratics at Wightwick Manor and the Mount Hotel
  • 8.00, 19 October – 'The Ediacaran Biota of Charnwood Forest: the behind the scenes story'.
  • 8.00, 16 November – 'Bringing Forward the Past: Black Country Geology, Past, Present and Future' - Part 2
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