Mantle Covert

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Mantle Covert

New housing on Peregrine Way Part of a new housing estate opposite Apley Castle Park.
New housing on Peregrine Way Credit: Penny Mayes

Mantle Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Shropshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this forested area spans over a vast expanse of land, providing a tranquil and serene environment for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy, comprised mainly of oak and beech trees, which create a luscious green haven throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the charm and natural beauty of the area. The diverse plant life supports a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers and photographers.

Mantle Covert offers a range of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These pathways wind through the forest, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and enchanting viewpoints, providing ample opportunities for peaceful contemplation and relaxation. The forest also boasts several picnic areas, where visitors can enjoy a meal surrounded by the sounds of nature.

For those seeking a more immersive experience, Mantle Covert offers camping facilities, allowing visitors to spend a night under the starry sky amidst the forest's embrace. The camping grounds are well-equipped with basic amenities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Mantle Covert is not only a place of natural beauty but also serves as an important habitat for the preservation of biodiversity. Its protected status ensures the conservation of this precious woodland, allowing future generations to continue to enjoy its natural wonders for years to come.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.730032/-2.5051553 or Grid Reference SJ6514. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New housing on Peregrine Way Part of a new housing estate opposite Apley Castle Park.
New housing on Peregrine Way
Part of a new housing estate opposite Apley Castle Park.
Visitor map at Apley Woods Marked on the OS map as Apley Castle Park, Apley Woods seems a reasonable name. The top right corner, under the key, marked as meadows here, is actually part of the new housing estate - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7078754">SJ6513 : New housing on Peregrine Way</a>.
The map offers two suggested routes, and the paths are colour-coded for accessibility. We had no pushchairs or wheelchairs, so having figured out the less 'accessible' areas just included short flights of shallow steps, we wandered along various paths within the shorter route.
Visitor map at Apley Woods
Marked on the OS map as Apley Castle Park, Apley Woods seems a reasonable name. The top right corner, under the key, marked as meadows here, is actually part of the new housing estate - see SJ6513 : New housing on Peregrine Way. The map offers two suggested routes, and the paths are colour-coded for accessibility. We had no pushchairs or wheelchairs, so having figured out the less 'accessible' areas just included short flights of shallow steps, we wandered along various paths within the shorter route.
Apley Woods It looks like someone has tried to build a shelter around this rather scruffy yew tree.
Apley Woods
It looks like someone has tried to build a shelter around this rather scruffy yew tree.
Apley Woods 1881 map of the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT">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>
Current Apley Woods website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk">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>
Apley Woods
1881 map of the area LinkExternal link Current Apley Woods website LinkExternal link
Apley Woods 1881 map of the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT">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>
Current Apley Woods website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk">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>
Apley Woods
1881 map of the area LinkExternal link Current Apley Woods website LinkExternal link
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture Carved from a tree stump.
For a closer look see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture
Carved from a tree stump. For a closer look see Link and Link.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture Carved from a tree stump.
For other views see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture
Carved from a tree stump. For other views see Link and Link.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture Carved from a tree stump.
For other views see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture
Carved from a tree stump. For other views see Link and Link.
Apley Woods : Roots of a fallen tree It must have fallen some years ago, judging by the regrowth seen here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079050" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079050">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Roots of a fallen tree
It must have fallen some years ago, judging by the regrowth seen here Link.
Apley Woods : Regrowth of a fallen tree See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079048" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079048">Link</a> for the roots.
Apley Woods : Regrowth of a fallen tree
See Link for the roots.
Apley Woods Much of this mixed woodland is too dark for much of an understory. I guess more light gets in under the deciduous trees.
Apley Woods
Much of this mixed woodland is too dark for much of an understory. I guess more light gets in under the deciduous trees.
Apley Woods One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079063" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079063">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see Link.
Apley Woods One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079060" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079060">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see Link.
Apley Woods Fungus in a rotting tree. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079071" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079071">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
Fungus in a rotting tree. See also Link.
Apley Woods Fungus in a rotting tree. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079070" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079070">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
Fungus in a rotting tree. See also Link.
Apley Woods It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods
It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods
It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods
It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
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Mantle Covert is located at Grid Ref: SJ6514 (Lat: 52.730032, Lng: -2.5051553)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

What 3 Words

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