☀️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 on site — 20 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️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 on site — 20 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🚲Bike parking🅿️Parking
Best for
8 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🥾
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Shropshire Way - stage 10
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths 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 10Walking route18.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW10Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW09Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
Cheshire Coppice Lanepublic footpath · 67 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 67 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Cheshire Coppice Lanepublic footpath · 730 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 730 mSurface gravelPath type: service
🚴
Cycling
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35 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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.
Named routeRef SWLocal cycle route
Around the WrekinCycling route▾
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Named routeLocal cycle route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route20 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.1 km▾
Named routeRef 81Length 5.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this nature reserve
Dothill is a 41-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands. Visitors can explore woodlands and meadows rich in biodiversity, where they may encounter various wildlife and enjoy walking and cycling trails.
