Boathouse Coppice

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Boathouse Coppice

Buildwas Village Hall — Buildwas Village Hall Credit: Richard Law

Boathouse Coppice is a picturesque wood located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated near the village of Broseley, this beautiful forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Boathouse Coppice is characterized by its dense woodland and diverse range of tree species. The forest is primarily composed of oak, beech, birch, and ash trees, which create a stunning canopy of greenery throughout the year. These trees provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer, making it an ideal location for birdwatching and animal spotting.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. A popular route is the circular trail that takes you through the heart of the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of the nearby River Severn. Along the way, there are several benches and picnic spots where visitors can rest and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the woodland.

Boathouse Coppice is also known for its historical significance. The remains of an old boathouse, which once stood by the riverbank, can still be found within the wood. This boathouse was used in the past for transportation and trade along the River Severn, serving as a reminder of the area's rich heritage.

Overall, Boathouse Coppice is a hidden gem in Shropshire, offering visitors a tranquil escape into nature and a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of a thriving woodland ecosystem.

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Buildwas Village Hall

Buildwas Village Hall

Buildwas Post Office & General Stores (no more) The former premises of the village store &amp; PO, long since closed and now in a rather shabby state unfortunately. Post Box TF8 27 sits in the brick wall beside the old office.

Buildwas Post Office & General Stores (no more)

The former premises of the village store & PO, long since closed and now in a rather shabby state unfortunately. Post Box TF8 27 sits in the brick wall beside the old office.

Buildwas Primary School The current premises of the school, which has been operating on this site since the 1860s. The original building, the black-and-white half-timbered cottage to the right, is now a private residence.

Buildwas Primary School

The current premises of the school, which has been operating on this site since the 1860s. The original building, the black-and-white half-timbered cottage to the right, is now a private residence.

River Severn, Buildwas

River Severn, Buildwas

Park Farm, near Sheinton A view across the Severn to Park Farm on the southern bank.

Park Farm, near Sheinton

A view across the Severn to Park Farm on the southern bank.

Floodplain & meadows of the River Severn

Floodplain & meadows of the River Severn

Shingle bank on the Severn A wide shingle bank, typical of the ones that form on the inside of bends in this part of the river.

Shingle bank on the Severn

A wide shingle bank, typical of the ones that form on the inside of bends in this part of the river.

Wheat on the floodplain of the Severn Spring-sprouting wheat in a field just north of the river; there is a footpath marked across these fields - it doesn&#039;t exist, and neither do any of the stiles or bridges.

Wheat on the floodplain of the Severn

Spring-sprouting wheat in a field just north of the river; there is a footpath marked across these fields - it doesn't exist, and neither do any of the stiles or bridges.

Line of a footpath The line of the non-existent path across these fields. It seems to have fallen into disuse, and may have been extinguished.

Line of a footpath

The line of the non-existent path across these fields. It seems to have fallen into disuse, and may have been extinguished.

The Severn near Buildwas Park

The Severn near Buildwas Park

Space to run, and run, and run.... ... just don&#039;t fall into the river, because I don&#039;t want to have to fish you out.

Space to run, and run, and run....

... just don't fall into the river, because I don't want to have to fish you out.

Sandy beach on the riverside Who needs to go to The Med? OK, strictly speaking, there&#039;s no right of way along here, so it&#039;s best that there aren&#039;t too many people about, but a great view just the same. One of a number of sandy or shingly banks along the riverside.

Sandy beach on the riverside

Who needs to go to The Med? OK, strictly speaking, there's no right of way along here, so it's best that there aren't too many people about, but a great view just the same. One of a number of sandy or shingly banks along the riverside.

Cockshut Rough and the Severn Across the river to Cockshut Rough, where the line of the old Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth railway is still visible in the woods.

Cockshut Rough and the Severn

Across the river to Cockshut Rough, where the line of the old Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth railway is still visible in the woods.

One of the Severn meanders at Leighton A view along the riverbank of the much-photographed classic meander in the floodplain at Leighton.

One of the Severn meanders at Leighton

A view along the riverbank of the much-photographed classic meander in the floodplain at Leighton.

Floodplain and Severn at Leighton

Floodplain and Severn at Leighton

Flock of sand martins above the Severn at Leighton Beside the Severn, the summer migrants are arriving - a flock of 50 or 60 sand martins flew around the trees on the right as the dog and I passed by.

Flock of sand martins above the Severn at Leighton

Beside the Severn, the summer migrants are arriving - a flock of 50 or 60 sand martins flew around the trees on the right as the dog and I passed by.

Sand martins in a tree by the river Part of a flock of 50 or 60 sand martins (Riparia riparia) which was using a tree beside the river to rest and preen.

Sand martins in a tree by the river

Part of a flock of 50 or 60 sand martins (Riparia riparia) which was using a tree beside the river to rest and preen.

A shallow race on the river The river takes a narrow passage between two shingle patches here, with a fast race of water in the middle (and a convenient backwater for the dog to swim in)

A shallow race on the river

The river takes a narrow passage between two shingle patches here, with a fast race of water in the middle (and a convenient backwater for the dog to swim in)

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Boathouse Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SJ6203 (Lat: 52.63178, Lng: -2.561749)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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