Getting here
52.61575, -2.44177
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌿116+ species of plants recorded here — summer brings peak botanical diversity with Plantago major subsp. major and Ribwort Plantain among those found
- 🌿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
- 🌿116+ species of plants recorded here — summer brings peak botanical diversity with Plantago major subsp. major and Ribwort Plantain among those found
- 🌿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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Garlic Mustard, Common Nettle, Bramble +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Plantago major subsp. major, Ribwort Plantain, Garlic Mustard +113 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Plantago major subsp. major, Ribwort Plantain, Garlic Mustard +113 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Hoopoe · last seen 2025
Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds; Birds — Hoopoe · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
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.
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
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.
🚴Cycling
65 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
Route NCR55Cycling route
Silkin WayCycling 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.
Route NCR45Cycling route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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