Events at Coombes Valley
Discover exciting events at Coombes Valley.
Wildfire risk
With wildfire risk currently extremely high, we urge visitors to take extra care by avoiding any activity that could start a fire and immediately reporting any signs of smoke or fire to 999 to help protect people and wildlife. Please note, some of our nature reserves are closed due to wildfires, please check before you travel.
Advice on wildfire preventionThu 30 July 2026 12:00 Days out
Coombes Valley
BradnopOpenSee opening timesExplore this woodland of towering oaks hidden within a steep sided valley where grasslands rustle and bristle with life.
About
About Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland reserve. It's perfect for nature enthusiasts to explore and for families to have fun and play together outdoors. In spring and early summer, migrating Flycatchers, and Redstarts come to breed. In winter, Redwings, Fieldfares and winter finches are regular visitors.
For groups of ten or more people please contact us by email at least a week ahead of your visit to check if we can accommodate you, as we have a very small car park.
At a glance
Open daily, 9am-9pm (or dusk if earlier).
25 spaces - 2 Blue Badge spaces.
All spaces on firm, rolled gravel. Accessible parking spaces available next to the Information Centre.
No lighting in car park. No height restriction barrier. No overnight parking or camping.
No coaches.
Bicycle racks available.
Please be respectful of other visitor access, our team and our neighbours by not parking on the road, verges or in gateways, as it causes an obstruction for residents and emergency services.
Our toilets and accessible toilet are open during our opening hours.
They are located in a separate block just next to the visitor centre.
Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
Largely unsurfaced paths, with changes in gradient and some very steep sections. Steps (some without handrails) and narrow footbridges on public footpaths.
Largely unsurfaced paths, with changes in gradient and some very steep sections. Steps (some without handrails) and narrow footbridges on public footpaths. Muddy during wet weather. Eight benches with back rests on trails.
Toilets open daily. They are located in a separate block just next to the visitor centre.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted here at any time.
Sorry, dogs are not permitted on the nature reserve (except assistance dogs), due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats here.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Coombes Valley
CoombesValleyandConsallWoods@rspb.org.uk Coombes valley and Consall woods, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EU 01538 384017