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The Gravel Hole

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wren
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Blue Tit +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Blue Tit +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 22-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025; Insects — 22-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Maelor WayWalking route39 km
Named routeLength 39 kmRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 12Walking route23 km
Named routeRef ShW12Length 23 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - Whitchurch to EllesmereWalking route34 km
Named routeRef ShW12bLength 34 kmRegional walking route
Llwybr Clawdd WatWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 13Walking route22.1 km
Named routeRef ShW13Length 22.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 455Cycling route
Named routeRef 455National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Named routeRef 455Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route411 m
Named routeRef 455Length 411 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route964 m
Named routeRef 455Length 964 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route298 m
Named routeRef 455Length 298 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route435 m
Named routeRef 455Length 435 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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