Hell Gate
Getting here
52.67307, -2.54561
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chiffchaff
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chiffchaff
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit +59 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Chickweed, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Hazel +26 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Silver Birch, Bracken, Honeysuckle +159 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Silver Birch, Bracken, Honeysuckle +159 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Oak Bush-cricket, Harlequin Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Oak Bush-cricket, Harlequin Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Shropshire Way - stage 10Walking route18.1 km
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.
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
🚴Cycling
45 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling 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
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Route 81Cycling route
N/ACycling route418 m
Wildlife to spot
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