☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
✦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
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Heritage
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Grade I listed building: THE OLD FURNACE AT COALBROOKDALE IRONWORKS
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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11 signed routes nearby · 38 public paths 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
Balls Jittypublic footpath · 87 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 87 mSurface unpavedPath type: footway
Ferny Bankpublic footpath · 31 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 31 mSurface unpavedPath type: steps
Monarch's Waypublic footpath · 2.2 km▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2.2 kmSurface groundPath type: footway
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Cycling
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72 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
Around the WrekinCycling route▾
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route NCR45Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NCR45
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding
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8 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
