Brookshill Coppice

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Brookshill Coppice

Buildwas Village Hall — Buildwas Village Hall Credit: Richard Law

Brookshill Coppice is a picturesque wood located in Shropshire, England. This beautiful forest is nestled in the heart of the county, covering an area of approximately 100 acres. It is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The coppice is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, ash, and beech. The dense canopy of these trees provides a cool and shaded environment, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful picnic. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months.

Brookshill Coppice is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes among the treetops, while the patient observer may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a fox or a rabbit darting through the undergrowth.

For those seeking adventure, the forest offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders. There are also designated areas for camping and picnicking, providing opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the woodland.

Overall, Brookshill Coppice is a true gem of Shropshire, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Its natural beauty and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature in a serene and idyllic setting.

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Brookshill Coppice Images

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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.

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)

Saplins Cottage A lovely rural retreat on the hillside above Buildwas.

Saplins Cottage

A lovely rural retreat on the hillside above Buildwas.

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Brookshill Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SJ6303 (Lat: 52.627186, Lng: -2.5386728)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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