Countryside and Wildlife
Perton features many walks and areas of countryside.
Paths:
There is a path with a fairly level gradient from Perton centre and the big lake (upper lake) to the little lake (lower lake), which then continues over a hill to Bluebell Wood. The whole route is about 1059 yards (3177'), or 2118 yards (6354') there and back (excluding the two woods).
Bluebell Wood:
Bluebell Wood was developed from a previous wood around an ex-RAF station. It is an internationally important site for Bluebells and has a number of paths running through it. It is rumoured that Bluebell Wood is the site of underground WWII bunkers.
There is another large wood across the Parkway from Bluebell Wood, next to The Pear and Partridge.
The remains of an RAF Station can be found in both woods due to the fact Perton was once an airfield.
Other:
There are small woods and grassy areas around the big lake (upper lake) next to Perton Centre.
Perton also has a pavilion located off Gainsborough Drive which has a car park, sports fields and a wood. Dippons Lane and a network of paths connects it to Bluebell Wood and its surrounding area. The Staffordshire Way runs within half a mile of Perton.
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