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Coalport Bridge

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Tawny Owl +54 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Tawny Owl +54 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Small White, 7-spot Ladybird +148 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Grade II* listed building: COALPORT BRIDGE; Historic site

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Ivy, Herb-Robert, Wood Avens +131 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Telford T50Walking route50 km

The T50 Trail links parks, woods, nature reserves, and historic sites across Telford, starting and ending at Town Park. It’s easily accessible from estates and bus routes, with key points at Ironbridge, The Wrekin, Lilleshall Hill, and Granville Park.

Named routeLength 50 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Named routeRef ShW08Length 20.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
Named routeRef ShW09Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
Woodland and Countryside Walk, Benthall HallWalking route4.8 km

This hike through native woodland takes in quarries and fossils, then opens up to reveal expansive views of north Shropshire. This can be muddy in wet weather and winter months, so sensible walking footwear is advised.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

65 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route NCR55Cycling route
Named routeRef NCR55
Silkin WayCycling route

Cycle route that follows disused railway lines and canal beds. The path was opened in 1977 by Prime Minister James Callaghan, and was named after Lord Silkin; who was a parliamentarian responsible for creating New Towns including Telford.

Named routeRef SWLocal cycle route
Route NCR45Cycling route
Named routeRef NCR45
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · Free · 410m

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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