☀️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
🌤️ 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 nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Free
Best for
7 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: Telford T50
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
South Telford WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴
Cycling
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86 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
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Route 55Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route40 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route55 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 55 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
About this nature reserve
Granville is an 84-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands. The reserve features diverse habitats, including wetlands and woodlands, supporting an array of wildlife such as deer, birds, and butterflies, and is popular for walking.
