Getting here
52.61469, -2.54148
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Magpie, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Magpie, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Dropwort, Evergreen Oak +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Selfheal, Hop, Hogweed +141 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Selfheal, Hop, Hogweed +141 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura, Harlequin Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
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.
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.
🚴Cycling
31 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
Around the WrekinCycling route
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Route NCR45Cycling route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
N/ACycling route418 m
N/ACycling route10 m
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