Lyth Hill and Spring Coppice
Shropshire
Lyth Hill is a local nature reserve on a low ridge just south of Shrewsbury, popular with local dog walkers for its open grassland where dogs can go off lead, and its viewpoint is one of the best in the county, looking over the Wrekin, Wenlock Edge, the Lawley and the Long Mynd. The hill has a long working history: the Rope Walk, a straight lane across the top, is where hemp and flax were once twisted into rope, and the ancient Salter's Way crosses it. The novelist Mary Webb lived at Spring Cottage on the hill. This 2 mile loop, Shropshire Council's Ropey Old Lyth Hill family walk, starts at the car park, runs out along the rope walk to the toposcope and viewpoint, then drops into the woodland of Spring Coppice on narrow, braided paths before climbing back to the start. It is flat to begin with and then more hilly, with gates and kissing gates, and can be muddy in places.
This is a dog friendly walk and a local favourite with dog walkers, joggers and families. The open grassland and scrub on top give a dog with good recall some freedom, and Spring Coppice adds shade and plenty to sniff. Livestock may be grazing in the fields on the route, so have a lead ready at the gates. There is no water on the hill, so bring some for your dog. Parking is free all year in the two car parks.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 3.2 km (2.0 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 5 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- No facilities on the hill; shops in Bayston Hill and Shrewsbury.
- Parking
- Two free Shropshire Council car parks at Lyth Hill, open all year.
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All dog friendly stays in ShropshireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Lyth Hill and Spring Coppice dog friendly?
Lyth Hill and Spring Coppice scores 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness and is a genuine local favourite with dog walkers. The open grassland on the hilltop gives dogs room to roam, while the woodland of Spring Coppice offers shade and plenty of sniffing opportunities along the way.
Can dogs be off lead at Lyth Hill and Spring Coppice?
Dogs with good recall can enjoy some off lead time on the open grassland and scrub on top of Lyth Hill. However, livestock may be grazing in the fields along the route, so it's worth having a lead to hand as you approach gates.
What should I know before visiting Lyth Hill and Spring Coppice with my dog?
There is no water available on the hill, so bring enough for your dog, especially on warmer days. The route includes gates and kissing gates, can be muddy in places, and becomes more hilly after a flat start — good to know if you have a dog that struggles on uneven terrain. Parking is free all year in the two Shropshire Council car parks at the hill, and if you need supplies, shops are available in nearby Bayston Hill and Shrewsbury.
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