Croppings Park
Getting here
52.64882, -2.48419
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Goosander, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Goosander, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +54 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Herb-Robert, Male-fern, Greater Plantain +134 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Herb-Robert, Male-fern, Greater Plantain +134 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Dandelion, Ground-elder +17 more foraging species
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths 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.
South Telford WayWalking route
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking route
George Maw Trail, Benthall HallWalking route6.1 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.
🚴Cycling
94 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.
Around the WrekinCycling route
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Route NCR45Cycling route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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