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Acklands Coppice

9 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Song Thrush and Jackdaw
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Song Thrush, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Song Thrush, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Orange Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +38 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dog's Mercury, Nettle-leaved Bellflower, Hart's-Tongue +190 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Ironbridge Walk, Benthall HallWalking route5.4 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.

Named routeLength 5.4 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
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
N/ACycling route418 m
Named routeLength 418 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route10 m
Named routeLength 10 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Acklands Coppice near Woodhouse Farm

Acklands Coppice near Woodhouse Farm

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