Brandon Reach

Brandon Reach. Credit Dan Loveard

Brandon Reach. Credit Dan Loveard

Piles Coppice woodland

Brandon Reach

Brandon Reach is a rich and wild addition to Brandon Marsh that will bring people closer to nature, in a land rich in wildlife. The new addition increases our footprint in this area to 178 hectares - bigger than London's Hyde Park!

Location

Brandon Lane, opposite Brandon Marsh.
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Coventry
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OS Map Reference

SP386761
A static map of Brandon Reach

Know before you go

Size
30 hectares
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Entry fee

No (there is a fee to enter Brandon Marsh, opposite)
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Parking information

Brandon Marsh car park is available to use for free during visitor centre opening hours. Members have 24-hour access to this car park. Please do not park outside gates at Brandon Reach.
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Bicycle parking

Yes, at Brandon Marsh Visitor Centre.
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Grazing animals

Yes, between Brandon lane and the railway line.
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Walking trails

Unsurfaced footpaths may become difficult underfoot during wet weather. 

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Access

The main access is opposite the entrance to Brandon Marsh on Brandon Lane. Please take care when crossing Brandon Lane and keep children and pets under control along the driveway. Radar gates are fitted around Brandon Reach so the area is accessible for off road trampers. This access does not extend into Piles Coppice.

Dogs

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Dogs under close control permitted on Brandon Reach, but not at Brandon Marsh so please keep on a lead until across on site.

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

All year round

About the reserve

The addition of this land in 2019 expands the wild and wonderful habitat, protected by us and Brandon Marsh Voluntary Conservation Team for wildlife and people. Brandon Reach is a rich mix of ancient, post-industrial woodland that has given rise to a rich mosaic of habitats from grassland, scrub and early successional woodland through to the mature, ancient woodland of Piles Coppice. 

Nestled next to Brandon Wood, Brandon Reach and Piles Coppice provide a wild landscape for adventure and exploration.  A wide variety of wildlife can be found across Brandon Reach and due to its different habitats you might spot anything from the greater spotted woodpecker to a grass snake.  Different times of year give rise to an abundance of changing colours from the rich blue carpets of bluebells in the spring, to the myriad of browns and copper tones of the autumn across the woodland areas.  It truly is a wonderful and inspiring site!  In these early days, the Trust are looking to increase positive engagement opportunities for visitors and the local community whilst safeguarding and enhancing this fantastic reserve on the doorstep of Coventry.

Scroll down to watch our film introducing Brandon Reach and Piles Coppice! 

Location map

Download the map for Brandon Marsh and Brandon Reach

Brandon Marsh and Reach Map

Brandon Marsh and Reach Map

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Our Brandon Reach reserve is featured in the local Kingfisher Guide to Coventry and Warwickshire