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The Cross

📷 John Firth · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Dogs welcome

Getting here

52.79456, -2.90392

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 104m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +16 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 13Walking route22.1 km
Named routeRef ShW13Length 22.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 15Walking route21.1 km
Named routeRef ShW15Length 21.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (1) Source to ShrewsburyWalking route116 km
Named routeRef SW (1)Length 116 kmRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 14Walking route22.1 km
Named routeRef ShW14Length 22.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route14.1 km
Named routeRef 81Length 14.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Cross Ruyton XI Towns on B4397

📷 John Firth · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Cross Ruyton XI Towns on B4397

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉NESSCLIFFE COUNTRY PARKNature reserve2.2 km→🌱Baschurch ParkUrban park3.7 km→✦PRADOEHistoric site4.3 km→⛪St John the Baptist's ChurchReligious grounds400 m→✦Nesscliffe Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfortHistoric site2.5 km→🌱Nesscliffe Hill Country ParkUrban park2.8 km→

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