Cinderhole Wood

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Cinderhole Wood

Shropshire Union Canal North of Market Drayton. — Shropshire Union Canal Credit: Andrew Abbott

Cinderhole Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Shropshire, England. It is situated near the village of Cinderhole and covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The wood is part of the wider Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Cinderhole Wood is characterized by its ancient woodland, consisting of a mix of broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, and beech. The dense canopy creates a shaded and serene atmosphere, providing a perfect habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones carpet the forest floor during spring, creating a vibrant display of colors.

The wood is intersected by several footpaths and trails, making it popular among walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. These paths wind through the wood, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of wildlife. Visitors may spot birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and badgers.

Cinderhole Wood is also home to a rich archaeological history. The remains of ancient settlements and burial mounds have been discovered in the vicinity, providing evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. These historical features add an intriguing element to the woodland, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in the region's past.

Overall, Cinderhole Wood is a captivating natural haven, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of Shropshire's countryside and connect with its rich ecological and historical heritage.

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Cinderhole Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.933783/-2.4958615 or Grid Reference SJ6637. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shropshire Union Canal

North of Market Drayton.

Andrew Abbott

Shropshire Union Canal

In Brownhills Wood.

Andrew Abbott

Betton Coppice Turnover bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1056070. Canal bridge. Circa 1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Dressed red/grey sandstone with tooled dressings. Accommodation bridge combined with roving towpath bridge. Elliptical arch with voussoirs and flush keystone. Humped-back shape with chamfered string course and parapet with square end piers (to north only) and rounded coping. Slightly battered and curved abutments. The towpath part of the bridge is divided from the accommodation part by a stone wall and is approached by ramps from the south. Cast-iron corner posts on towpath side with grooves caused by rope haulage. C20 oval metal number plate to south.

Andrew Abbott

Adderley Lees Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1055297. Canal Bridge. Circa 1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Dressed red/grey sandstone with tooled dressings. Elliptical arch with voussoirs and raised keystone. Hump-backed shape with chamfered string course and parapet with square end piers and rounded coping. Slightly battered and curved abutments. Cast-iron corner posts on towpath side with grooves caused by rope haulage. C20 oval metal number plate to south.

Andrew Abbott

Lime Kiln Cottage

At Adderley Wharf.

Andrew Abbott

Adderley Wharf Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1055298. Canal bridge. Circa 1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Dressed red/yellow sandstone with tooled ashlar dressings. Elliptical arch with voussoirs and flush keystones. Chamfered string and parapet with square end piers and rounded coping. Slightly battered and curved abutments. Cast-iron corner posts on towpath side with grooves formed by rope haulage. Oval cast-iron number plate to south.

Andrew Abbott

Wems Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1176455. Canal bridge. Circa 1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton engineers. Limewashed red brick with some blue brick dressings. Elliptical arch. Humped-back shape with chamfered stone string course and parapet with square end piers and rounded stone coping. Slightly battered and curved abutments. Cast-iron corner posts on towpath side with grooves caused by rope haulage. Oval cast-iron number plate to south.

Andrew Abbott

Threatening skies over Norton moorings

And it did indeed rain heavily later.

Christine Johnstone

Shropshire Union canal near Brownhills Wood

Looking north between bridges 65 and 66.

Christine Johnstone

Looking south to Betton Coppice bridge [no 67]

The Shropshire Union canal's towpath switches sides at this bridge, as does the civil parish boundary that follows the towpath.

Christine Johnstone

Grazing cattle, near the Lees

On the east bank of the Shropshire Union canal.

Christine Johnstone

Field trees and their shadows, near the Lees

Two thriving, one dead.

Christine Johnstone

The former Adderley Wharf, Shropshire Union canal

In 1879 the wharf included a smithy and two lime kilns. Now it has a house and a winding hole.

Christine Johnstone

Bywash, lock 1, Adderley flight, Shropshire Union

An overflow channel, passing water from above the lock to below it.

Christine Johnstone

The pound between locks 2 & 3, Adderley flight

Seen from Wems Bridge [no 70]. Hundreds of gritty tow ropes have worn grooves in the bridge's iron fender.

Christine Johnstone

Adderley Locks south of Audlem in Shropshire

On the Shropshire Union Canal north of Market Drayton there are five locks in the Adderley flight, together allowing a fall of 31 feet (8·3 metres). This view is looking north from Adderley Wharf Bridge, No 69.

Roger D Kidd