Wenlock Edge

An 18 mile limestone escarpment

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Hazelnuts chewed by Dormice

Autumn on Wenlock Edge 

Find out about seasonal sights on the Edge

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Things to see and do

A pathway through Wenlock Edge
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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Hallowe'en at Wenlock Edge

Sat 27 Oct 2018
15:00-17:00
Come to the woods and take part in a creepy craft before going in search of a witch who will tell us spooky stories. Children are encouraged to come in fancy dress, the best will win a prize and all the little monsters will leave with a ghostly...

All Hallow's Eve Walk

Sat 27 Oct 2018
19:00-21:00
Join us as we wander through the wild Wenlock woods at night and watch out for bats, witches and ghouls! Please wear sensible shoes, warm clothes and bring a torch. This event may not be suitable for children under the age of 10 years old.

Wild garlic walk

Sun 07 Apr 2019
10:00-12:00
Join us on a walk through our woods this spring and you won't fail to notice the fragrant smell of wild garlic as you stroll through.

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

Thu 02 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?
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Our work

Hebridean Sheep conservation grazing

Conservation 

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

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Get involved

Volunteer speaks to visitors on Wenlock Edge

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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