Blackway Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Blackway Coppice

Stretton Grandison Vicarage & Church Not easy to find anything more quintessentially English than this in the Herefordshire countryside.
Stretton Grandison Vicarage & Church Credit: John Phillips

Blackway Coppice is a captivating woodland located in Herefordshire, England. This ancient forest covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is nestled within a picturesque landscape. The coppice is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

In terms of vegetation, Blackway Coppice is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and beech. These majestic trees provide a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a tranquil and shaded environment below. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Wildlife thrives within the coppice, with an abundance of species calling it home. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot various avian species, such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. The forest is also a haven for mammals, including foxes, badgers, and deer, which can often be spotted grazing or foraging.

Blackway Coppice offers visitors a range of recreational activities. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy leisurely walks along the well-maintained trails, immersing themselves in the beauty of the woodland. The forest is also a popular spot for picnics and photography, providing ample opportunities to capture the natural splendor.

In conclusion, Blackway Coppice in Herefordshire is a captivating woodland that offers a serene and diverse natural environment. With its ancient trees, vibrant flora, and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Stretton Grandison Vicarage & Church Not easy to find anything more quintessentially English than this in the Herefordshire countryside.
Stretton Grandison Vicarage & Church
Not easy to find anything more quintessentially English than this in the Herefordshire countryside.
Farm building near Canon Frome
Farm building near Canon Frome
Millend Farm, Castle Frome Millend Farm viewed through a hop field.
Millend Farm, Castle Frome
Millend Farm viewed through a hop field.
Old Road from Panks Bridge to Five Bridges Looking east close to the hamlet of Five Bridges.
Old Road from Panks Bridge to Five Bridges
Looking east close to the hamlet of Five Bridges.
Recent Orchard on the site of Moorend Coppice At the highest point of the old road from Five Bridges to Hope's Rough, quite close to Bromtree's Hall. Looking south through the recently planted trees looking towards May Hill on the horizon (but barely visible on this picture).
Recent Orchard on the site of Moorend Coppice
At the highest point of the old road from Five Bridges to Hope's Rough, quite close to Bromtree's Hall. Looking south through the recently planted trees looking towards May Hill on the horizon (but barely visible on this picture).
Holloway, Old Road from Hope's Rough to Five Bridges Looking SE down the holloway. No longer used as a right of way though a footpath follows the route in the fields to the right of the track.
Holloway, Old Road from Hope's Rough to Five Bridges
Looking SE down the holloway. No longer used as a right of way though a footpath follows the route in the fields to the right of the track.
Old Road to Hope's Rough - Free Range Wife Taken near what was the Five Bridges Inn. The route along the old road is only a right of way on foot. The well used farm track, coincident at this point, deceptively takes one in the wrong direction for a very muddy, but interesting New Years Day ramble.
Old Road to Hope's Rough - Free Range Wife
Taken near what was the Five Bridges Inn. The route along the old road is only a right of way on foot. The well used farm track, coincident at this point, deceptively takes one in the wrong direction for a very muddy, but interesting New Years Day ramble.
Lower Eggleton Court Looking south from the A4103 Hereford to Worcester road.
Lower Eggleton Court
Looking south from the A4103 Hereford to Worcester road.
Upper Eggleton Court Now a Fine Art Gallery
Upper Eggleton Court
Now a Fine Art Gallery
Leighton Court Business Centre Diversification from farm to business units. With at least 5 business units already let.
Leighton Court Business Centre
Diversification from farm to business units. With at least 5 business units already let.
River Frome Footpath Looking south. The footpath follows the River Frome downstream.
River Frome Footpath
Looking south. The footpath follows the River Frome downstream.
Old Hillend Farm, Much Cowarne Caught in the last rays of sun - undergoing restoration.
Old Hillend Farm, Much Cowarne
Caught in the last rays of sun - undergoing restoration.
Footpath to Upper Eggleton From close to Old Hillend Farm. Looking south just as the sun was about to set.
Footpath to Upper Eggleton
From close to Old Hillend Farm. Looking south just as the sun was about to set.
View South from Old Hillend Farm Winter sunset (15:30) looking south over the fields of Much Cowarne parish towards Stretton Coppice and Windmill Hill.
View South from Old Hillend Farm
Winter sunset (15:30) looking south over the fields of Much Cowarne parish towards Stretton Coppice and Windmill Hill.
Five Bridges A small hamlet with a now closed Inn at what was once an important T junction (or even earlier a crossroads). Now holiday accommodation <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.fivebridgescottage.co.uk/home.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.fivebridgescottage.co.uk/home.php">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and the road "straightened" into a gentle curve on the other side of the Inn. The modern road is visible on the right of the photo.
Five Bridges
A small hamlet with a now closed Inn at what was once an important T junction (or even earlier a crossroads). Now holiday accommodation LinkExternal link and the road "straightened" into a gentle curve on the other side of the Inn. The modern road is visible on the right of the photo.
Half Timbered House and Orchard Looking north from the access road to "New House" the house in the photograph is off the bridleway to Hutt Farm.
Half Timbered House and Orchard
Looking north from the access road to "New House" the house in the photograph is off the bridleway to Hutt Farm.
Poultry Houses, Blackway Located close to the old road which has since been bypassed as part of a straightening programme for the busy Hereford to Worcester road.
Poultry Houses, Blackway
Located close to the old road which has since been bypassed as part of a straightening programme for the busy Hereford to Worcester road.
Church Cottage, Stretton Grandison Attractive chocolate box thatched cottage next to the church at Stretton Grandison.
Church Cottage, Stretton Grandison
Attractive chocolate box thatched cottage next to the church at Stretton Grandison.
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Blackway Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO6445 (Lat: 52.105807, Lng: -2.5224951)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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