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Dogs welcome

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

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bush Vetch, Intermediate Polypody, Bramble +169 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bush Vetch, Intermediate Polypody, Bramble +169 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Pedunculate Oak +21 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Lily Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Pine Ladybird +45 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Lily Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Pine Ladybird +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route612 m
Named routeRef 45Length 612 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route112 m
Named routeRef 45Length 112 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route55 m
Named routeLength 55 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeRef 45Length 212 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 45Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Cemetery and House of Rest on the edge of Much Wenlock

Cemetery and House of Rest on the edge of Much Wenlock

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