Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm
Getting here
52.77135, -2.38188
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 266m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 266m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Pine Ladybird +15 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Pine Ladybird +15 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Hazel · last seen 2026; Plants — Hazel · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km
Newport to Burton on Trent
🚴Cycling
36 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 552Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route7 m
Main RouteCycling route825 m
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km
Main RouteCycling route475 m
Wildlife to spot
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