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Flash Gardens

0 ha

📷 Jaggery · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.71588, -2.75531

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Starling +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Starling +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hornet Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle +58 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Hornet Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Banded Demoiselle +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Mind-your-own-business, Giant Herb-Robert, Guernsey Fleabane +43 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Mind-your-own-business, Giant Herb-Robert, Guernsey Fleabane +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 10Walking route18.1 km
Named routeRef ShW10Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 11Walking route18.6 km
Named routeRef ShW11Length 18.6 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 15Walking route21.1 km
Named routeRef ShW15Length 21.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Corporation Lanepublic footpath · 86 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 86 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Pig Troughpublic footpath · 65 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 65 mPath type: footway
The Flashpublic footpath · 4 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 4 mPath type: steps
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Cycling

77 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 81Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Picnic table on the north bank of the River Severn, Shrewsbury

📷 Jaggery · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Picnic table on the north bank of the River Severn, Shrewsbury

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