Getting here
52.64299, -2.46320
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 123m away — 12 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 123m away — 12 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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 — Goosander, Moorhen, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Goosander, Moorhen, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cleavers, Cow Parsley, Herb-Robert +46 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cleavers, Cow Parsley, Herb-Robert +46 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 10-spot Ladybird +44 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 10-spot Ladybird +44 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Dandelion, Common Nettle +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
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.
South Telford WayWalking route
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking 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.
🚴Cycling
96 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
Route NCR55Cycling 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
Route NCR45Cycling route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
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