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CORBETT WOOD AND GRINSHILL

27 ha

📷 Peter Wood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

52.80960, -2.71265

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 11Walking route18.6 km
Named routeRef ShW11Length 18.6 kmLocal walking route
The Hillpublic footpath · 174 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 174 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
The Hillpublic footpath · 260 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 260 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
The Hillpublic footpath · 258 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 258 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 45Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route41 m
Named routeRef 45Length 41 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route133 m
Named routeLength 133 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route150 m
Named routeRef 45Length 150 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Hillrestricted byway · 602 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 602 mSurface unpavedPath type: service
The Hillrestricted byway · 113 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 113 mSurface unpavedPath type: service
Sandy Lanerestricted byway · 156 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 156 mSurface unpavedPath type: service
Gooseberry Lanerestricted byway · 172 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 172 mSurface pavedPath type: residential
The Hillrestricted byway · 127 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 127 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Beacon, Topograph and Triangulation Pillar on top of Grinshill Cliff on a misty December morning

📷 Peter Wood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Beacon, Topograph and Triangulation Pillar on top of Grinshill Cliff on a misty December morning

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hadnall ParkUrban park3.6 km→✦Moated site and associated ridge and furrow cultivation remains, 145m south of St Mary Magdalene's ChurchHistoric site3.9 km→✦Hadnall Moat and Ridge and FurrowHistoric site3.9 km→⛪Harmer Hill Presbyterian ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→🐄Pimhill Farm ShopVisitor farm3.9 km→✦Moated site 140m east of St Mary's ChurchHistoric site4.8 km→