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Harpswood Rough

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Harpswood Rough

Down Mill bridge on Milfields Way The bridge carries the lane from The Down to Eudon George across the Borle Brook. There is (or more likely was) an OS benchmark on the end of the sunlit parapet wall nearest to the camera, but it's either obscured by ivy/the fence, or the wall has been rebuilt since the mark was originally cut.
Down Mill bridge on Milfields Way Credit: Richard Law

Harpswood Rough is a picturesque wood located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated just a few miles outside the town of Shrewsbury, this forested area covers an expansive area of approximately 500 acres. The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and beech, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem.

The rough terrain of Harpswood Rough gives the wood its name, with its undulating landscape providing a beautiful and natural setting. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. This biodiversity makes it an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty and tranquility. These paths lead to hidden clearings and secluded spots, perfect for picnics or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. In the spring, the forest bursts into life with a vibrant display of bluebells, which carpet the woodland floor.

Harpswood Rough is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers. Its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife make it a haven for those seeking solace in the great outdoors. The wood is also an important site for conservation efforts, with ongoing initiatives to protect and preserve the delicate balance of its ecosystem.

Whether you are a nature lover, a keen photographer, or simply looking for a place to relax and unwind, Harpswood Rough offers a captivating and idyllic experience in the heart of rural Shropshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.516885/-2.4653046 or Grid Reference SO6891. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Down Mill bridge on Milfields Way The bridge carries the lane from The Down to Eudon George across the Borle Brook. There is (or more likely was) an OS benchmark on the end of the sunlit parapet wall nearest to the camera, but it's either obscured by ivy/the fence, or the wall has been rebuilt since the mark was originally cut.
Down Mill bridge on Milfields Way
The bridge carries the lane from The Down to Eudon George across the Borle Brook. There is (or more likely was) an OS benchmark on the end of the sunlit parapet wall nearest to the camera, but it's either obscured by ivy/the fence, or the wall has been rebuilt since the mark was originally cut.
The Borle Brook The stream rises in the area of Meadowley and Upton Cressett to the northwest of here, then heads south and east beyond Billingsley to join the Severn just south of Highley, where the rather magnificent <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1544670">SO7581 : Iron bridge over Borle Brook</a> is found.
The Borle Brook
The stream rises in the area of Meadowley and Upton Cressett to the northwest of here, then heads south and east beyond Billingsley to join the Severn just south of Highley, where the rather magnificent SO7581 : Iron bridge over Borle Brook is found.
Semis beside the track to Eudon Mill A row of houses beside the track and footpath. The furthest one is a new build.
Semis beside the track to Eudon Mill
A row of houses beside the track and footpath. The furthest one is a new build.
Eudon Mill buildings The scattered buildings of the settlement at Eudon Mill, a former water-powered corn mill dating back 500 years or more. Supplementing, or replacing, the original 16th century mill in the main house, a tower mill was built in the 18th, but was demolished in the 1950s, some 20 years after its closure.
Eudon Mill buildings
The scattered buildings of the settlement at Eudon Mill, a former water-powered corn mill dating back 500 years or more. Supplementing, or replacing, the original 16th century mill in the main house, a tower mill was built in the 18th, but was demolished in the 1950s, some 20 years after its closure.
Footbridge over the Borle Brook A small bridge carrying a path through damp fields across the Borle. Daft Dog enjoyed the scent of pheasants around this way.
Footbridge over the Borle Brook
A small bridge carrying a path through damp fields across the Borle. Daft Dog enjoyed the scent of pheasants around this way.
Long grass, Eudon Awaiting cutting, probably for silage.
Long grass, Eudon
Awaiting cutting, probably for silage.
Approaching Cross Houses from the southeast
Approaching Cross Houses from the southeast
Western lane junction, Cross Houses
Western lane junction, Cross Houses
Lane to Morville west of Tiddlebrook Bridge
Lane to Morville west of Tiddlebrook Bridge
Sharp bend approaching Bridgwalton
Sharp bend approaching Bridgwalton
Lane at Bridgwalton
Lane at Bridgwalton
Bends on the lane to Morville
Bends on the lane to Morville
Pastureland north of Cross Houses Looking towards the interestingly-named Tiddlebrook House in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SO6992">SO6992</a>
Pastureland north of Cross Houses
Looking towards the interestingly-named Tiddlebrook House in SO6992
Winter on the Tiddle Brook By comparison to the first picture in this square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/441130">SO6992 : Tiddle Brook</a>, the winter view is much less colourful.
Winter on the Tiddle Brook
By comparison to the first picture in this square SO6992 : Tiddle Brook, the winter view is much less colourful.
Muddy field near Tiddle Brook One of the fields just north of the lane from Cross Houses to Morville.
Muddy field near Tiddle Brook
One of the fields just north of the lane from Cross Houses to Morville.
Barns at Bridgwalton Farm Outbuildings and barns at the farm. I walked a couple of hundred yards up the road looking for the old milestone that's marked on the maps, but sadly it seems to have gone AWOL - probably a victim of road widening or quarry workings.
Barns at Bridgwalton Farm
Outbuildings and barns at the farm. I walked a couple of hundred yards up the road looking for the old milestone that's marked on the maps, but sadly it seems to have gone AWOL - probably a victim of road widening or quarry workings.
Properly muddy Part of the public footpath from Bridgwalton to Underton. It's suffered in the recent rains and turned into something of a quagmire.
Properly muddy
Part of the public footpath from Bridgwalton to Underton. It's suffered in the recent rains and turned into something of a quagmire.
The Mor Brook Upstream view of the Mor Brook near Bridgwalton Farm. Recent rains (it is December, after all) mean that it's running quite high and slightly coloured.
The Mor Brook
Upstream view of the Mor Brook near Bridgwalton Farm. Recent rains (it is December, after all) mean that it's running quite high and slightly coloured.
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Harpswood Rough is located at Grid Ref: SO6891 (Lat: 52.516885, Lng: -2.4653046)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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