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Buttington Wharf

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Greenfinch +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Greenfinch +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 14-spot Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Orange Balsam, Green Alkanet +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Glyndŵr's WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 217kmNational walking route
Severn Way (1) Source to ShrewsburyWalking route116 km
Named routeRef SW (1)Length 116 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 81Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 81Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route31 m
Named routeRef 81Length 31 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route75 m
Named routeRef 81Length 75 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 81Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lime kilns at Buttington Wharf

Lime kilns at Buttington Wharf

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