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Marmers Covert

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

📷 Michael Patterson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.65785, -2.54154

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Swallow +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Swallow +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Climbing Corydalis, Wood-sorrel +80 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Herb-Robert, Climbing Corydalis, Wood-sorrel +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird, Scymnus auritus +49 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird, Scymnus auritus +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Wood-sorrel, Bilberry, Elder +7 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Named routeRef ShW08Length 20.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
Named routeRef ShW09Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Around the WrekinCycling route

Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route NCR45Cycling route
Named routeRef NCR45
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route418 m
Named routeLength 418 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Square Hedges

📷 Michael Patterson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Square Hedges

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bowring ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Wellington Peace GardenUrban park4.9 km→🌱Woodlands ParkUrban park3.7 km→🦉ROUGH PARKNature reserve4.9 km→🦉THE ERCALL AND LAWRENCE'S HILLNature reserve3 km→🌱Woodlands ParkUrban park3.7 km→

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