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Butter Cross

📷 Row17 · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

52.46905, -2.36572

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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
  • ✦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

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 7-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +71 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 7-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Geopark Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km

The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km

All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way (Route 11, Link to Severn Way)Walking route14 km
Named routeLength 14 kmRegional walking route
The Highley TrailWalking route3.5 km

A short walk round the former mining village of Highley.

Named routeRef HTLength 3.5 kmLocal walking route
Explorer Trail, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route3.5 km

Some steep slopes. Dogs are welcome (on and off lead areas)

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Named routeRef 45Length 129 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route54 m
Named routeRef 45Length 54 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route528 m
Named routeRef 45Length 528 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route472 m
Named routeRef 45Length 472 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Access road near The Butter Cross

📷 Row17 · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Access road near The Butter Cross

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Severn Valley Country ParkUrban park1.8 km→🏞️SEVERN VALLEYCountry park1.9 km→✦DUDMASTON HALLHistoric site3 km→🌱Highley MineUrban park1.9 km→🌱Alveley Recreation GroundUrban park1.7 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park3.1 km→

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