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Wenlock Priory

2 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • The Wenlock Smoothie — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +52 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: PRIORY OF ST MILBURGA (RUINS); Historic site

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +52 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Pine Ladybird, Nephus quadrimaculatus +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bush Vetch, Intermediate Polypody, False Oat-grass +163 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Named routeRef ShW08Length 20.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
Named routeRef ShW09Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Ironbridge Walk, Benthall HallWalking route5.4 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 5.4 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route NCR45Cycling route
Named routeRef NCR45
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route10 m
Named routeLength 10 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route57 m
Named routeLength 57 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route671 m
Named routeLength 671 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

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