🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goosander and Blackbird
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goosander and Blackbird
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground
Best for
9 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Goosander, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +53 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Goosander, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +53 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
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Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
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
South Telford WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
George Maw Trail, Benthall HallWalking route6.1 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 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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99 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route NCR55Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NCR55
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.
