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Londonderry Coppice

22 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome22 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Harlequin Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +60 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Harlequin Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Mercian Way

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km

The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km

All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way (Route 11, Link to Severn Way)Walking route14 km
Named routeLength 14 kmRegional walking route
The Highley TrailWalking route3.5 km

A short walk round the former mining village of Highley.

Named routeRef HTLength 3.5 kmLocal walking route
Explorer Trail, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route3.5 km

Some steep slopes. Dogs are welcome (on and off lead areas)

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Named routeRef 45Length 129 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route54 m
Named routeRef 45Length 54 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route528 m
Named routeRef 45Length 528 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route472 m
Named routeRef 45Length 472 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gate on the Jack Mytton Way as it enters Londonderry Coppice

Gate on the Jack Mytton Way as it enters Londonderry Coppice

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