Scotland Coppice

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Scotland Coppice

Eastham church Eastham church in the Teme valley is located in a farmyard. Although the tower is brick, the body of the church is made from locally quarried tufa. — Eastham church Credit: Richard Greenwood

Scotland Coppice is a stunning woodland area located in Worcestershire, England. Covering an approximate area of 250 acres, this ancient coppiced woodland is rich in biodiversity and offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike.

The woodland is predominately made up of oak trees, with some areas featuring beech and birch trees as well. The coppicing management technique, which involves cutting trees close to the ground and allowing them to regrow, has been practiced here for centuries, resulting in a dense growth of underwood and a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses.

The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of bluebells during springtime, creating a breathtaking sight for visitors. Wildlife is abundant in Scotland Coppice, with a diverse range of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls, calling the area home. The woodland is also home to mammals such as deer, badgers, and foxes, making it an ideal spot for wildlife spotting.

Visitors to Scotland Coppice can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, providing ample opportunities for peaceful walks and exploration. Interpretive signs along the trails offer information about the flora and fauna found in the area, as well as the history and management of the coppiced woodland.

With its serene atmosphere, stunning natural beauty, and abundant wildlife, Scotland Coppice is a must-visit destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of Worcestershire's woodlands.

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Scotland Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.310121/-2.5045982 or Grid Reference SO6568. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eastham church

Eastham church in the Teme valley is located in a farmyard. Although the tower is brick, the body of the church is made from locally quarried tufa.

Richard Greenwood

Farm with hop barns: Teme Valley

The lane to Woodston Manor.

Richard Greenwood

Doddenhill Farm

Richard Greenwood

Gate and Sheep

This footpath follows the river valley on its way to Eastham.

Michael Patterson

Phone and Footpath

The footpath leads to Eastham the phonebox could potentially lead to anywhere in the world.

Michael Patterson

Black Wooden Barn

This barn has perhaps seen better days since the planks on its sides have sagged a little.

Michael Patterson

Grazing by the River

The trees at the edge of this field are following the source of the River Teme.

Michael Patterson

Farming Telegraph Poles

These telegraph poles are almost ready for harvesting just as soon as they grow the footpegs on the top. Hop poles really, I believe.

Michael Patterson

Newnham Bridge exchange & course of Leominster Canal

The depression to the left of the farm track marks the course of the never completed and long since abandoned Leominster Canal. The wooden shed is Newnham Bridge telephone exchange.

David Stowell

Eastham Bridge, nr Tenbury, Worcestershire

Built in 1793 and rebuilt in 1898, it was a toll bridge until 1908.

Andrew Mawby

Childsgrove Farm

Taken from the start of the lane at a point where five routes converge, though one is now just a public footpath blocked by crops.

Bob Embleton

Start of the Bridleway by Hill Top Farm

The bridleway goes all the way down to a mill site and then on to Newhouse Farm.

Bob Embleton

Footpath to Highwood

Looking from a junction of five roads and paths, one of the paths goes across this field - now ploughed up and planted. Lying on the ground is the remains of a 3" X 3" wooden post - very similar to those indicating a public footpath.

Bob Embleton

The Talbot Inn, Newnham Bridge

The Talbot Inn is situated on the junction of the A456, Kidderminster road with the A443. The bridge in the foreground carries the road over the River Rea.

Philip Halling