An important area of lowland heath, Burlish Top Nature Reserve is 86 acres (35 ha) and a lovely place to ramble around. Grassland, oak and birch scrub provide a vital habitat for insects, reptiles and rare plants. If you look closely, you'll see concrete roads and the odd building foundation here, remnants from the reserve's former occupation as an American army camp during the Second World War.

Sasha Taylor

April 12, 2023

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The nature reserve is approximately 35 hectares (86 acres) in size.

The dominant habitat is heath and acid grassland, surrounded by oak and birch scrub. The acid grassland has been …

Clive G

February 8, 2026

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One of the highlights of this part of the Geopark Way, rather better than walking through Stourport.

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1. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

7.55km

02:01

80m

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2. NCN Route 45 – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Stourport-on-Severn

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02:11

80m

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3. Stourport-on-Severn Basins – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

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03:07

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Stourport-On-Severn, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Burlish Top Nature Reserve

1. Burlish Top Nature Reserve – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

2. NCN Route 45 – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Stourport-on-Severn

3. Stourport-on-Severn Basins – Burlish Top Nature Reserve loop from Bewdley

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