Lickey

Settlement in Worcestershire Bromsgrove

England

Lickey

Lowhill Lane junction on the A4120 Lickey Road
Lowhill Lane junction on the A4120 Lickey Road Credit: Richard Law

Lickey is a village located in Worcestershire, England. It lies approximately 11 miles south of Birmingham, nestled within the Lickey Hills Country Park. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings and proximity to the Lickey Hills, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Lickey offers a peaceful and rural setting, with a charming mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. The village has a close-knit community and a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a handful of local shops and pubs.

One of the main attractions in Lickey is the Lickey Hills Country Park, a vast expanse of open space covering around 524 acres. The park boasts an extensive network of walking and cycling trails, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Lickey is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with easy access to major transportation routes. The nearby M5 motorway ensures convenient travel to Birmingham, Worcester, and other parts of the country. Additionally, the village is served by regular bus services, providing connections to the wider region.

In summary, Lickey is a charming village located in Worcestershire, offering a combination of rural tranquility and convenient access to urban amenities. With its stunning natural surroundings and strong community spirit, it is an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful yet well-connected lifestyle.

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Lickey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.375978/-2.012454 or Grid Reference SO9975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lowhill Lane junction on the A4120 Lickey Road
Lowhill Lane junction on the A4120 Lickey Road
Traffic emerging from Edgewood Road Cars coming out onto the Lickey Road from Edgewood Road in Rednal.
Traffic emerging from Edgewood Road
Cars coming out onto the Lickey Road from Edgewood Road in Rednal.
Bridleway at Cofton Hill At this point a public footpath intersects the bridleway which contours around Cofton Hill.
Bridleway at Cofton Hill
At this point a public footpath intersects the bridleway which contours around Cofton Hill.
Bridleway at Cofton Hill Here, the bridleway contours around Cofton Hill at the edge of the woods.
Bridleway at Cofton Hill
Here, the bridleway contours around Cofton Hill at the edge of the woods.
Seat on Cofton Hill Seat on Cofton Hill in the Lickey Hills.
Seat on Cofton Hill
Seat on Cofton Hill in the Lickey Hills.
Woodland footpath Woodland footpath on the southern slopes of Cofton Hill in the Lickey Hills.
Woodland footpath
Woodland footpath on the southern slopes of Cofton Hill in the Lickey Hills.
Woodland path Woodland path on southern slopes of the Cofton Hill in the Lickey Hills.
Woodland path
Woodland path on southern slopes of the Cofton Hill in the Lickey Hills.
Pinfields Wood Trees in Pinfields Wood in the Lickey Hills.
Pinfields Wood
Trees in Pinfields Wood in the Lickey Hills.
Beech trees on the Fordrough This tree-line path connects Fiery Hill Road with Cherry Hill Road in Barnt Green; it is called The Fordrough and was bought by Birmingham City Council from Lord Plymouth in 1919 to provide access from the railway station to the Lickey Hills.
Beech trees on the Fordrough
This tree-line path connects Fiery Hill Road with Cherry Hill Road in Barnt Green; it is called The Fordrough and was bought by Birmingham City Council from Lord Plymouth in 1919 to provide access from the railway station to the Lickey Hills.
Modern housing at Barnt Green These houses on the corner of Fiery Hill Road and Kendal Old Road have been built during the last ten years.
Modern housing at Barnt Green
These houses on the corner of Fiery Hill Road and Kendal Old Road have been built during the last ten years.
Oak trees Oak trees on the junction of Fiery Hill Road and Kendal Old Road.
Oak trees
Oak trees on the junction of Fiery Hill Road and Kendal Old Road.
House and farmland A house with a gandrel roof beside farmland in Barnt Green.
House and farmland
A house with a gandrel roof beside farmland in Barnt Green.
Railway bridge near Cofton Hackett church View form this side it is possible to see the original stone built bridge abutment and the later blue-brick extension to the fore.
Railway bridge near Cofton Hackett church
View form this side it is possible to see the original stone built bridge abutment and the later blue-brick extension to the fore.
Cofton Hackett church Dedicated to St Michael, the church was much rebuilt in the 1860s.  The church is Grade II* listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348568?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348568?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Cofton Hackett church
Dedicated to St Michael, the church was much rebuilt in the 1860s. The church is Grade II* listed, see: LinkExternal link
Churchyard of Cofton Hackett church In the foreground is a memorial garden.  The church is dedicated to St Michael; the church was much rebuilt in the 1860s.  The church is Grade II* listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348568?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348568?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Churchyard of Cofton Hackett church
In the foreground is a memorial garden. The church is dedicated to St Michael; the church was much rebuilt in the 1860s. The church is Grade II* listed, see: LinkExternal link
A glimpse inside Croft Hackett church Restoration work is currently being undertaken in Croft Hackett church as can be seen in the foreground.
A glimpse inside Croft Hackett church
Restoration work is currently being undertaken in Croft Hackett church as can be seen in the foreground.
The North Worcestershire Path The North Worcestershire Path following a field headland near Cofton Hackett.  Winter cereals is growing in the field.
The North Worcestershire Path
The North Worcestershire Path following a field headland near Cofton Hackett. Winter cereals is growing in the field.
New houses at Cofton Hackett New houses beyond an arable field at Cofton Hackett, viewed from the North Worcestershire Path.
New houses at Cofton Hackett
New houses beyond an arable field at Cofton Hackett, viewed from the North Worcestershire Path.
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Lickey is located at Grid Ref: SO9975 (Lat: 52.375978, Lng: -2.012454)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Bromsgrove

Police Authority: West Mercia

What 3 Words

///arts.vague.pills. Near Barnt Green, Worcestershire

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Nearby Amenities

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War Memorial
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Bus Stop
Post Office
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
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6th Earl of Plymouth
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