Piner's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Piner's Coppice

Buildwas Village Hall — Buildwas Village Hall Credit: Richard Law

Piner's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated near the village of Stiperstones, this ancient woodland covers an area of approximately 20 hectares. The coppice is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, which ensures its preservation and conservation for the enjoyment of visitors.

The woodland is primarily composed of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, birch, and ash. These tall, majestic trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a rich habitat for a variety of woodland plants and fungi.

Piner's Coppice is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty. Walking along the well-maintained paths, visitors can immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings, listening to the sounds of birds singing and leaves rustling in the breeze. The woodland is home to a plethora of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Piner's Coppice holds historical significance. The woodland has been managed as a coppice for centuries, providing a sustainable source of timber for local communities. Today, the remnants of ancient coppice boundaries can still be seen within the woodland, serving as a reminder of its past.

Overall, Piner's Coppice offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and reconnect with nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic in the shade, or simply enjoying the tranquility, this enchanting woodland provides a truly immersive and rewarding experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.632212/-2.5579572 or Grid Reference SJ6203. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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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Piner's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SJ6203 (Lat: 52.632212, Lng: -2.5579572)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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