Wenlock Edge

An 18 mile limestone escarpment

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Springtime adventures at Wenlock Edge 

Whether you're looking for fun family activities or you fancy a peaceful stroll taking in (and maybe tasting!) the seasonal displays in our woods and meadows, there's something for everyone to enjoy this spring.

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Things to see and do

Wenlock Edge footpath to Much Wenlock
Children enjoy a wooden seesaw on Wenlock Edge
The bird hide at Presthope
Geology site
Railway tunnel at Wenlock Edge

Woodland walks 

Uncover the secrets of Wenlock Edge with a series of short walks.

Wild play 

Children will love our woodland wild play area. They can discover balance beams, obstacle courses and more…

Rustic bird hide 

Which birds enjoy living in woodland? Come and find out....

Fossil hunt

Enjoy a great day out on this fossil-rich limestone escarpment. Follow the Lea Quarry walk from Presthope car park to find an abundance of fossils from the coral reef.

Cycling

Discover an old railway line and forest paths. Enjoy a gentle ride from Presthope car park to Much Wenlock on a sunken path or try a more demanding route.

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Upcoming events

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Little Trackers

Thu 25 Apr 2019
11:00-13:00
Be a nature detective and join the ranger to discover who calls the Wenlock woods home.

Bat Walk

Wed 08 May 2019
20:00-22:00
Join the ranger team and learn about the bat species on Wenlock Edge.

Wild Food Foraging

Sun 12 May 2019
10:00-14:30
Fancy improving your knowledge of Shropshire's wild larder?

Mindfulness Walk

Sun 16 Jun 2019
10:00-12:00
This is an introduction to the practise of mindfulness and forest bathing

Wenlock's wildflowers

Thu 27 Jun 2019
18:30-20:30
Explore the variety of wild flowers that can be found thriving in disused limestone quarries on Wenlock Edge and learn how to identify them.

Scavenger Hunt

Thu 25 Jul 2019
11:00-14:00
Come and explore the woods and track down nature's treasures.
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Our work

Wenlock Edge bluebells

Spring wildlife at Wenlock Edge 

Spring is when Wenlock Edge comes to life, buds burst open and the fresh green leaves come out. The perfect time to get lost the the woods.

Hebridean Sheep conservation grazing

Conservation 

Uncover the conservation work that goes on behind the scenes on Wenlock Edge.

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Get involved

Wenlock Edge volunteer rangers litter picking

Volunteering at Wenlock Edge 

There's never been a better time to get involved as a volunteer. We have an excellent team of volunteers at Wenlock Edge. Could you help preserve this fragile ancient place?

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Wildlife

Dormouse nestbox on Wenlock Edge

Dormouse nestbox project 

Over the last 100 years, dormouse populations in Britain have dramatically declined, mainly due to the loss and fragmentation of their habitat. This fall in numbers has led to this loveable creature to be protected nationally and internationally. Shropshire is considered to be a key county for dormice because it approaches their most north-westerly limit in Europe: here they are particularly vulnerable.

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Groups

School group work with Wenlock ranger team

Groups and educational visits 

Find out how to book a group or educational visit to Wenlock Edge.

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