Coast redwood and giant sequoia among the veteran oaks of this private Shropshire deer park near Shrewsbury. By arrangement.
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Before you go
- Access
- Limited access
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- Private deer park/residence; visits by appointment only (Mon & Thu, Feb–Apr), or as a paying spectator at the Loton Park Hill Climb events (Easter–Sept).
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
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Aging record
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About this place
Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.
Loton Park is a private deer park at Alberbury in Shropshire, attached to a late-17th-century country house and long planted with ornamental conifers alongside its veteran oaks. Its redwood interest comprises coast redwood and giant sequoia among the estate's mature trees. Private; access by appointment or during hill-climb events only.
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