Brandon Reach. Credit Dan Loveard

Credit Louise Barrack
Brandon Reach
Know before you go
Entry fee
No (there is a fee to enter Brandon Marsh opposite)Parking information
From 3rd September Brandon Marsh car park is available to park in, it is open Weds-Sun 9.30am-3.30pm. It will be locked at 3.30pm.Bicycle parking
Yes, at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre.Grazing animals
Yes, on land between Brandon lane and railway line.Walking trails
Unsurfaced footpaths may become difficult underfoot during wet weather.Â
Access
The main access is opposite the entrance to Brandon Marsh on Brandon Lane. Please take care when crossing Brandon Lane and keep little people and pets under control along the driveway. Two new trails have been added with waymarkers, the Kestrel and Treecreeper trails.Â
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
All year roundAbout 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.Â
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!Â
Contact us
Location map
Download the map for Brandon Marsh and Brandon Reach

Brandon Marsh and Reach Map
Simon Watts / WILD Presentations

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