🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goosander and Woodpigeon
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking 257m away — 4 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goosander and Woodpigeon
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking 257m away — 4 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Goosander, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +51 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Goosander, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +51 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird +49 more · last seen 2026; Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cow Parsley, Cleavers, Common Spotted-orchid +131 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
🌿
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
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
South Telford WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal 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
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Cycling
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94 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route NCR55Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NCR55
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.
Named routeRef SWLocal cycle route
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
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Horse riding
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
