Getting here
52.65410, -2.55635
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Cuckoo, Swallow +87 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Barn Owl, Cuckoo, Swallow +87 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Sweet Chestnut, Ground-elder, Common Chickweed +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Nipplewort, Pendulous Sedge, Climbing Corydalis +143 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +46 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +46 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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.
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
Woodland and Countryside Walk, Benthall HallWalking route4.8 km
This hike through native woodland takes in quarries and fossils, then opens up to reveal expansive views of north Shropshire. This can be muddy in wet weather and winter months, so sensible walking footwear is advised.
🚴Cycling
26 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
Around the WrekinCycling route
Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes
Route NCR45Cycling route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Route 81Cycling route
N/ACycling route10 m
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