Sutton Wood - Broadleaved woodland 4 ha
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🐶 Dogs🦉 Wildlife🦅 Birds
Public access Free entry Dogs welcome 4 ha
Places › England › West Midlands › Telford and Wrekin Getting here
52.61782, -2.44070
Open directionsv 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 🐕 Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails 🅿️ Parking 326m away — 2 car parks within reach 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings 🐕 Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails 🅿️ Parking 326m away — 2 car parks within reach £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcomeDogs allowed — public woodland
Free
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
🦅 Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
Named cycling route nearby: Mercian Way
Varies
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearby Public paths
Monarch's Way Walking route 990 km ▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named route Ref MW Length 990 km Regional walking route
Show on map Telford T50 Walking route 50 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 route Length 50 km Local walking route
Show on map Shropshire Way - stage 08 Walking route 20.1 km ▾
Named route Ref ShW08 Length 20.1 km Local walking route
Show on map Shropshire Way - stage 09 Walking route 17.1 km ▾
Named route Ref ShW09 Length 17.1 km Local walking route
Show on map Woodland and Countryside Walk, Benthall Hall Walking route 4.8 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 route Length 4.8 km Duration 01:30 Round trip Local walking route
Show on map 66 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian Way Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 45 National Cycle Network
Show on map Route NCR55 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref NCR55
Show on map Silkin Way Cycling 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 route Ref SW Local cycle route
Show on map Route NCR45 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref NCR45
Show on map Telford Strategic Cycling Network Cycling route ▾
Named route Local cycle route
Show on map Route 55 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 55 National Cycle Network
Show on map Photos Coalport village and bridge
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Wildlife to spot
11,740 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 11,740 records · National Biodiversity Network Hoopoe
16-spot Ladybird · 7-spot Ladybird · Harlequin Ladybird · Common Earwig · Cream-streaked Ladybird +16
16-spot Ladybird Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata 7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg. Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata 24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius litura 22-spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius lophanthae Rhyzobius lophanthae Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus quadrimaculatus Ribwort Plantain · Soft-brome · Hedge Mustard · Great Willowherb · Cat's-ear +115
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata Soft-brome Bromus hordeaceus Hedge Mustard Sisymbrium officinale Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata Yarrow Achillea millefolium Field Maple Acer campestre Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 11,740 records · National Biodiversity Network Hoopoe
16-spot Ladybird · 7-spot Ladybird · Harlequin Ladybird · Common Earwig · Cream-streaked Ladybird +16
16-spot Ladybird Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata 7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg. Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata 24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius litura 22-spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius lophanthae Rhyzobius lophanthae Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus quadrimaculatus Ribwort Plantain · Soft-brome · Hedge Mustard · Great Willowherb · Cat's-ear +115
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata Soft-brome Bromus hordeaceus Hedge Mustard Sisymbrium officinale Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata Yarrow Achillea millefolium Field Maple Acer campestre Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Scymnus interruptus Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus Scymnus interruptus
Ivy Bee Colletes hederae2025
Ivy Bee Colletes hederae2025
Scymnus haemorrhoidalis Scymnus haemorrhoidalis
Scymnus haemorrhoidalis Scymnus haemorrhoidalis
10-spot Ladybird Adalia decempunctata
10-spot Ladybird Adalia decempunctata
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata
Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus2025
Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus2025
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum2025
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum2025
Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans2025
Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans2025
Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma najas2025
Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma najas2025
Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata2025
Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata2025
Dog's Mercury Mercurialis perennis
Dog's Mercury Mercurialis perennis
Hazel Corylus avellana
Hazel Corylus avellana
Ash Fraxinus excelsior
Ash Fraxinus excelsior
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense
Wall Lettuce Mycelis muralis
Wall Lettuce Mycelis muralis
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata
Scented Mayweed Matricaria chamomilla
Scented Mayweed Matricaria chamomilla
Black Bryony Tamus communis
Black Bryony Tamus communis
White Bryony Bryonia dioica
White Bryony Bryonia dioica
Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata
Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper
Charlock Sinapis arvensis
Charlock Sinapis arvensis
Pineappleweed Matricaria discoidea
Pineappleweed Matricaria discoidea
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra
Plantago major subsp. major Plantago major subsp. major
Plantago major subsp. major Plantago major subsp. major
Bracken Pteridium aquilinum
Bracken Pteridium aquilinum
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius
Ivy Hedera helix
Ivy Hedera helix
Cleavers Galium aparine
Cleavers Galium aparine
Great Horsetail Equisetum telmateia
Great Horsetail Equisetum telmateia
Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca
Selfheal Prunella vulgaris
Selfheal Prunella vulgaris
Fox-and-cubs Pilosella aurantiaca
Fox-and-cubs Pilosella aurantiaca
Common Field-speedwell Veronica persica
Common Field-speedwell Veronica persica
Bramble Rubus fruticosus
Bramble Rubus fruticosus
Groundsel Senecio vulgaris
Groundsel Senecio vulgaris
Short-fruited Willowherb Epilobium obscurum
Short-fruited Willowherb Epilobium obscurum
Hoary Willowherb Epilobium parviflorum
Hoary Willowherb Epilobium parviflorum
Sheep's Sorrel Rumex acetosella
Sheep's Sorrel Rumex acetosella
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Soft Shield-fern Polystichum setiferum
Soft Shield-fern Polystichum setiferum
Cut-leaved Crane's-bill Geranium dissectum
Cut-leaved Crane's-bill Geranium dissectum
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea
Wood Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Wood Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum
Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa
Common Reed Phragmites australis
Common Reed Phragmites australis
Wild Plum Prunus domestica
Wild Plum Prunus domestica
Common Figwort Scrophularia nodosa
Common Figwort Scrophularia nodosa
Daisy Bellis perennis
Daisy Bellis perennis
Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea
Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea
Wild-oat Avena fatua
Wild-oat Avena fatua
Wild Cherry Prunus avium
Wild Cherry Prunus avium
Nipplewort Lapsana communis
Nipplewort Lapsana communis
Lesser Swine-cress Lepidium didymum
Lesser Swine-cress Lepidium didymum
Shepherd's-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare
Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare
Creeping Cinquefoil Potentilla reptans
Creeping Cinquefoil Potentilla reptans
Thale Cress Arabidopsis thaliana
Thale Cress Arabidopsis thaliana
Common Poppy Papaver rhoeas
Common Poppy Papaver rhoeas
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Black Medick Medicago lupulina
Black Medick Medicago lupulina
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra
Field Forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis
Field Forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus
Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis
Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis
Common Nettle Urtica dioica
Common Nettle Urtica dioica
Rough Meadow-grass Poa trivialis
Rough Meadow-grass Poa trivialis
Silverweed Potentilla anserina
Silverweed Potentilla anserina
Ramsons Allium ursinum
Ramsons Allium ursinum
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Goat's-beard Tragopogon pratensis
Goat's-beard Tragopogon pratensis
Fat-hen Chenopodium album
Fat-hen Chenopodium album
Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne
Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne
Wood Dock Rumex sanguineus
Wood Dock Rumex sanguineus
Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella
Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella
Hemp-agrimony Eupatorium cannabinum
Hemp-agrimony Eupatorium cannabinum
Wood Anemone Anemone nemorosa
Wood Anemone Anemone nemorosa
Sheep's Fescue agg. Festuca ovina
Sheep's Fescue agg. Festuca ovina
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense
Field Horsetail Equisetum arvense
Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur
Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur
Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua
Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua
Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis
Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis
Zigzag Clover Trifolium medium
Zigzag Clover Trifolium medium
Crested Dog's-tail Cynosurus cristatus
Crested Dog's-tail Cynosurus cristatus
Rusty Willow Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia
Rusty Willow Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia
Polygonum aviculare Polygonum aviculare
Polygonum aviculare Polygonum aviculare
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil Lotus corniculatus
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil Lotus corniculatus
Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum
Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum
Dog-rose Rosa canina
Dog-rose Rosa canina
Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum
Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum
Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare
Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare
Ground-elder Aegopodium podagraria
Ground-elder Aegopodium podagraria
Potentilla x mixta Potentilla x mixta
Potentilla x mixta Potentilla x mixta
Russian Comfrey Symphytum asperum x officinale = S. x uplandicum
Russian Comfrey Symphytum asperum x officinale = S. x uplandicum
Beaked Hawk's-beard Crepis vesicaria
Beaked Hawk's-beard Crepis vesicaria
Barren Brome Anisantha sterilis
Barren Brome Anisantha sterilis
Red Campion Silene dioica
Red Campion Silene dioica
Field Scabious Knautia arvensis
Field Scabious Knautia arvensis
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula
False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius
False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius
Wood Melick Melica uniflora
Wood Melick Melica uniflora
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum
Creeping Soft-grass Holcus mollis
Creeping Soft-grass Holcus mollis
Common Mallow Malva sylvestris
Common Mallow Malva sylvestris
White Clover Trifolium repens
White Clover Trifolium repens
Goat Willow Salix caprea
Goat Willow Salix caprea
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
Greater Burdock Arctium lappa
Greater Burdock Arctium lappa
Imperforate St John's-wort Hypericum maculatum
Imperforate St John's-wort Hypericum maculatum
Wall-rue Asplenium ruta-muraria
Wall-rue Asplenium ruta-muraria
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea
Wood Avens Geum urbanum
Wood Avens Geum urbanum
Dandelion Taraxacum
Dandelion Taraxacum
Rape Brassica napus
Rape Brassica napus
Lesser Trefoil Trifolium dubium
Lesser Trefoil Trifolium dubium
Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria
Bush Vetch Vicia sepium
Bush Vetch Vicia sepium
Rosa canina Rosa canina
Rosa canina Rosa canina
Meadow Crane's-bill Geranium pratense
Meadow Crane's-bill Geranium pratense
Field Wood-rush Luzula campestris
Field Wood-rush Luzula campestris Events & activities nearby Switch provider to compare local events, tours and bookable activities.
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