Cherme's Dingle ✦ Ancient woodland 32 ha
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Public access Free entry Dogs welcome 32 ha
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52.65414, -2.57250
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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 £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🌿 Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Free
🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Sand Martin, Siskin, Grey Heron +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Sand Martin, Siskin, Grey Heron +80 more · last seen 2026
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Beech, Red Currant, Perennial Rye-grass +135 more · last seen 2025
Free
Plants — Beech, Red Currant, Sweet Chestnut +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 14-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 2-spot Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 14-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 2-spot Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearby Public paths
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 George Maw Trail, Benthall Hall Walking route 6.1 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 route Length 6.1 km Duration 02:00 Round trip 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 9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian Way Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 45 National Cycle Network
Show on map Around the Wrekin Cycling route ▾
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Named route Local cycle route
Show on map Telford Strategic Cycling Network Cycling route ▾
Named route Local cycle route
Show on map Route 81 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 81 National Cycle Network
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 2.6 km ▾
Named route Ref 45 Length 2.6 km National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 1.1 km ▾
Named route Ref 81 Length 1.1 km National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map 1 public path nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
✦ Ancient woodland — continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD. A rare and irreplaceable habitat, rich in biodiversity and historical character.
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Wildlife to spot
6,107 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 6,107 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 40 species
summer winter
2026 ▾
Swift · Grey Heron · Goosander · Robin · Barn Owl +35
Swift Apus apus2025 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea2025 Goosander Mergus merganser2025 Robin Erithacus rubecula Barn Owl Tyto alba2025 Redwing Turdus iliacus2025 Little Egret Egretta garzetta2025 Tawny Owl Strix aluco2025 Skylark Alauda arvensis2025 Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus2025 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2025 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2025 Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Raven Corvus corax2025 Canada Goose Branta canadensis2025 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis2025 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2025 Linnet Linaria cannabina2025 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus2025 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris2025 Swallow Hirundo rustica2025 Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca2025 Mute Swan Cygnus olor2025 Quail Coturnix coturnix2025 Little Owl Athene noctua2025 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2025 Garden Warbler Sylvia borin2025 Sand Martin Riparia riparia2025 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis2025 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2025 Curlew Numenius arquata2025 Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata2025 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
summer
2025 ▾
Smooth Newt
Smooth Newt Lissotriton vulgaris Cock's-foot · Barren Brome · False Oat-grass · Creeping Cinquefoil · Daisy +94
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata Barren Brome Anisantha sterilis False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius Creeping Cinquefoil Potentilla reptans Daisy Bellis perennis Red Clover Trifolium pratense Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 6,107 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 40 species
summer winter
2026 ▾
Swift · Grey Heron · Goosander · Robin · Barn Owl +35
Swift Apus apus2025 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea2025 Goosander Mergus merganser2025 Robin Erithacus rubecula Barn Owl Tyto alba2025 Redwing Turdus iliacus2025 Little Egret Egretta garzetta2025 Tawny Owl Strix aluco2025 Skylark Alauda arvensis2025 Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus2025 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2025 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2025 Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Raven Corvus corax2025 Canada Goose Branta canadensis2025 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis2025 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2025 Linnet Linaria cannabina2025 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus2025 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris2025 Swallow Hirundo rustica2025 Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca2025 Mute Swan Cygnus olor2025 Quail Coturnix coturnix2025 Little Owl Athene noctua2025 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2025 Garden Warbler Sylvia borin2025 Sand Martin Riparia riparia2025 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis2025 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2025 Curlew Numenius arquata2025 Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata2025 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
summer
2025 ▾
Smooth Newt
Smooth Newt Lissotriton vulgaris Cock's-foot · Barren Brome · False Oat-grass · Creeping Cinquefoil · Daisy +94
Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata Barren Brome Anisantha sterilis False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius Creeping Cinquefoil Potentilla reptans Daisy Bellis perennis Red Clover Trifolium pratense Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Black Bryony Tamus communis
Black Bryony Tamus communis
Lesser Swine-cress Lepidium didymum
Lesser Swine-cress Lepidium didymum
Scented Mayweed Matricaria chamomilla
Scented Mayweed Matricaria chamomilla
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum
Bush Vetch Vicia sepium
Bush Vetch Vicia sepium
Hedge Mustard Sisymbrium officinale
Hedge Mustard Sisymbrium officinale
Common Nettle Urtica dioica
Common Nettle Urtica dioica
Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria
Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria
Dandelion Taraxacum
Dandelion Taraxacum
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea
Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea
Hart's-Tongue Asplenium scolopendrium
Hart's-Tongue Asplenium scolopendrium
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense
Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur
Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur
Ash Fraxinus excelsior
Ash Fraxinus excelsior
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus
Curled Dock Rumex crispus
Curled Dock Rumex crispus
Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum
Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum
Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides
Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides
False Fox-sedge Carex otrubae
False Fox-sedge Carex otrubae
Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus
Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus
Purple-loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
Purple-loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
Water Horsetail Equisetum fluviatile
Water Horsetail Equisetum fluviatile
Common Toadflax Linaria vulgaris
Common Toadflax Linaria vulgaris
Amphibious Bistort Persicaria amphibia
Amphibious Bistort Persicaria amphibia
Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea
Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea
Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera
Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera
Common Water-starwort Callitriche stagnalis
Common Water-starwort Callitriche stagnalis
Rye Brome Bromus secalinus
Rye Brome Bromus secalinus
Brooklime Veronica beccabunga
Brooklime Veronica beccabunga
Pink Water-speedwell Veronica catenata
Pink Water-speedwell Veronica catenata
Spiked Water-milfoil Myriophyllum spicatum
Spiked Water-milfoil Myriophyllum spicatum
Marsh Yellow-cress Rorippa palustris
Marsh Yellow-cress Rorippa palustris
Trifid Bur-marigold Bidens tripartita
Trifid Bur-marigold Bidens tripartita
Celery-leaved Buttercup Ranunculus sceleratus
Celery-leaved Buttercup Ranunculus sceleratus
Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus
Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra
Centaurea nigra Centaurea nigra
Wood Sage Teucrium scorodonia
Wood Sage Teucrium scorodonia
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata
Russian Comfrey Symphytum asperum x officinale = S. x uplandicum
Russian Comfrey Symphytum asperum x officinale = S. x uplandicum
Perennial Sow-thistle Sonchus arvensis
Perennial Sow-thistle Sonchus arvensis
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Hairy Tare Ervilia hirsuta
Hairy Tare Ervilia hirsuta
Parsley-piert Aphanes arvensis
Parsley-piert Aphanes arvensis
Smooth Brome Bromus racemosus
Smooth Brome Bromus racemosus
Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus
Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens
False-brome Brachypodium sylvaticum
False-brome Brachypodium sylvaticum
Shepherd's-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Ramsons Allium ursinum
Ramsons Allium ursinum
Greater Plantain Plantago major
Greater Plantain Plantago major
Cleavers Galium aparine
Cleavers Galium aparine
Hairy Bitter-cress Cardamine hirsuta
Hairy Bitter-cress Cardamine hirsuta
Wood Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Wood Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Wild Plum Prunus domestica
Wild Plum Prunus domestica
Elder Sambucus nigra
Elder Sambucus nigra
Ground-elder Aegopodium podagraria
Ground-elder Aegopodium podagraria
Marsh Foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus
Marsh Foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus
Field Maple Acer campestre
Field Maple Acer campestre
Plantago major subsp. major Plantago major subsp. major
Plantago major subsp. major Plantago major subsp. major
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris
White Clover Trifolium repens
White Clover Trifolium repens
Rosa canina Rosa canina
Rosa canina Rosa canina
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
Common Orache Atriplex patula
Common Orache Atriplex patula
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper
Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera
Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera
Wall Lettuce Mycelis muralis
Wall Lettuce Mycelis muralis
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Groundsel Senecio vulgaris
Groundsel Senecio vulgaris
Hybrid Oak Quercus petraea x robur = Q. x rosacea
Hybrid Oak Quercus petraea x robur = Q. x rosacea
Nipplewort Lapsana communis
Nipplewort Lapsana communis
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra
Wych Elm Ulmus glabra
Yew Taxus baccata
Yew Taxus baccata
Marsh Cudweed Gnaphalium uliginosum
Marsh Cudweed Gnaphalium uliginosum
Common Figwort Scrophularia nodosa
Common Figwort Scrophularia nodosa
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius
Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius
Field-rose Rosa arvensis
Field-rose Rosa arvensis
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa
Soft-rush Juncus effusus
Soft-rush Juncus effusus
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula
Common Field-speedwell Veronica persica
Common Field-speedwell Veronica persica
Wild Onion Allium vineale
Wild Onion Allium vineale
Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum
Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum
Bugle Ajuga reptans
Bugle Ajuga reptans
Wood Avens Geum urbanum
Wood Avens Geum urbanum
Common Chickweed Stellaria media
Common Chickweed Stellaria media
Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus
Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus
Sticky Mouse-ear Cerastium glomeratum
Sticky Mouse-ear Cerastium glomeratum
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris
Field Forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis
Field Forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis
Turkey Oak Quercus cerris
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