Bumble Hole Local Nature Reserve, Local nature reserve in Netherton, West Midlands, England
The reserve encompasses wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands alongside the Dudley No. 2 Canal, featuring walking trails and multiple water bodies.
Before its designation as a nature reserve in 1996, the area contained coal mines, clay extraction sites, coke furnaces, and boat building facilities.
The Black Country Boating Festival takes place at the reserve each September, bringing together canal boats, local vendors, and community entertainment.
The canal-side visitor center provides information, refreshments, and restroom facilities, while maintained paths allow easy exploration of the natural environment.
The site contains the Timber Gallows Crane, a rare operational crane classified as a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the United Kingdom.
Location: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Inception: 1996
GPS coordinates: 52.49200,-2.07200
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:16
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