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Woodland & Forest in Coventry

Woodland around Coventry tends to mean a free trail and boots that need a wash after. Out at Rugby, Wappenbury Wood Nature Reserve has a waymarked path through bluebells in spring and old trees worth a guess at their age, with a pushchair-friendly surface and free parking. Clowes Wood Nature Reserve in Solihull has its own bluebell show and gets properly muddy come winter, dogs welcome. For a longer trip out to Stratford-upon-Avon, Heart of England Forest Coxmere Wood runs den building and bug hunting through the holiday clubs, no ticket needed. All three are free, so the choice comes down to distance and terrain rather than price. Wappenbury is the one to pick for buggies or wheelchairs, being flat and waymarked. Clowes Wood suits older kids who do not mind mud and dogs trotting alongside. Save Coxmere Wood for a school holiday when the den building sessions are running, since that is what makes the extra drive worth it. All three are outdoors only, so pack for weather rather than hope for shelter.

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