Clowes Wood, a Warwickshire Wildlife Trust reserve, situated 5 miles south of Solihull, is one of the richest areas of ancient woodland in the county. The last survey in 2011 found Melampyrum pratense (Common Cow-wheat), Lathyrus linifolius (Bitter-vetch), Solidago virgaurea (Goldenrod) and Equisetum sylvaticum (Wood Horsetail), plus a good mix of sedges that are now rare in the rest of the county. There is also a boggy area in the centre of the wood where Oreopteris limbosperma (Lemon–scented Fern), Viola palustris (Marsh Violet), Cirsium dissectum (Meadow Thistle) and Dactylorhiza maculata (Heath Spotted–orchid) were found growing. These last two species have recently disappeared from two nearby meadows and it would be interesting to see if they are still there.

Walking boots or wellies are advised.