Getting here
52.60909, -2.42664
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
- 🍄Mushroom 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
- 🍄Mushroom 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 — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Lapwing, Yellowhammer +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Lapwing, Yellowhammer +77 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Blushing Bracket, Bitter Bracket +21 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Blushing Bracket, Bitter Bracket +21 more · last seen 2023
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Chickweed, Garlic Mustard, Common Nettle +18 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Ribwort Plantain +115 more · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Yellow Mayfly, Small White, Large White +137 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Yellow Mayfly, Small White, Large White +137 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.
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.
Monarch's Waypublic footpath · 2.2 km
Monarch's Waypublic footpath · 1.1 km
🚴Cycling
62 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.
Route NCR45Cycling route
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
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