Plan your visit
Getting here
52.64212, -2.46986
Best for
5 activitiesDog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Picnic day out
Good match
Urban park — open green space
Cycling
Moderate match
Named cycling route nearby: Telford Strategic Cycling Network
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Telford T50
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
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.
South Telford WayWalking route▾
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking route▾
George Maw Trail, Benthall HallWalking route6.1 km▾
This can be muddy in wet weather and winter months, so sensible walking footwear is advised. This route includes stiles, lots of steps and some steep climbs. The parkland in front of Benthall Hall contains cattle at certain times of year.
🚴Cycling
v94 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Route NCR55Cycling route▾
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.
Around the WrekinCycling route▾
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Route NCR45Cycling route▾
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route▾
🐴Horse riding
v2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this urban park
Rough Park is a urban park covering 54 hectares.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
4 nearby · 257m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Nearby places
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