Bradley's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Bradley's Coppice

A diverted footpath The marked path to the east of this point has been extinguished due to an expansion of the clay workings/gravel pit further east, and the path now comes down this field into the valley of the Dean Brook. — A diverted footpath Credit: Richard Law

Bradley's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Shropshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a well-preserved example of a coppice woodland, characterized by its dense growth of small, regularly cut trees. The coppice is situated in the rural village of Bradley, near the town of Church Stretton.

The woodland consists mainly of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, birch, and hazel, which provide a diverse and vibrant habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The dense canopy of the trees creates a tranquil and secluded atmosphere, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and walkers.

Bradley's Coppice is also home to an abundance of wildlife. Visitors may encounter various bird species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and warblers, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. The woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells and other wildflowers in the spring, creating a stunning display of color.

The coppice has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to prehistoric times. Ancient earthworks and archaeological remains can be found within its boundaries, providing a glimpse into the area's past. Additionally, the woodland has been managed sustainably for centuries, with the practice of coppicing ensuring a continuous supply of timber for local use.

Today, Bradley's Coppice is managed by a local conservation organization, which aims to preserve its natural beauty and protect its biodiversity. The woodland is open to the public, offering peaceful walks and the opportunity for visitors to connect with nature in this idyllic corner of Shropshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.591381/-2.4547568 or Grid Reference SO6999. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A diverted footpath The marked path to the east of this point has been extinguished due to an expansion of the clay workings/gravel pit further east, and the path now comes down this field into the valley of the Dean Brook.

A diverted footpath

The marked path to the east of this point has been extinguished due to an expansion of the clay workings/gravel pit further east, and the path now comes down this field into the valley of the Dean Brook.

Deserted cottage at Darley There&#039;s not much but luck holding this place together - the roof&#039;s leaking and all the windows and doors are long gone. It&#039;s basically just a sheep shelter, and has never had gas, electricity, a mains water supply or vehicular access.

Deserted cottage at Darley

There's not much but luck holding this place together - the roof's leaking and all the windows and doors are long gone. It's basically just a sheep shelter, and has never had gas, electricity, a mains water supply or vehicular access.

In the Dean Brook valley Looking up the valley of the Dean Brook, with Honeypot Coppice on the left. The stones in the foreground appear to be the remnants of an unidentifiable building, possibly associated with the old cottage <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2364415">SO6899 : Deserted cottage at Darley</a> a couple of hundred yards away.

In the Dean Brook valley

Looking up the valley of the Dean Brook, with Honeypot Coppice on the left. The stones in the foreground appear to be the remnants of an unidentifiable building, possibly associated with the old cottage SO6899 : Deserted cottage at Darley a couple of hundred yards away.

Footbridge across the Dean Brook

Footbridge across the Dean Brook

Footbridge below the old cottage The original line of the footpath previously used this bridge, but since the path&#039;s been diverted a little to the west due to expansion of the clay workings above, this is now visited less often.

Footbridge below the old cottage

The original line of the footpath previously used this bridge, but since the path's been diverted a little to the west due to expansion of the clay workings above, this is now visited less often.

Derelict farm buildings above the Dean Brook The ruins of a couple of field barns, one of rough stone and the other brick-built, in a field on the south side of the valley.

Derelict farm buildings above the Dean Brook

The ruins of a couple of field barns, one of rough stone and the other brick-built, in a field on the south side of the valley.

Abandoned farm at Darley This substantial farmhouse, with a scattering of outhouses nearby, lies abandoned in the woods near Darley. It looks in reasonable condition from a distance, but once close up, the cracks appear, and some of them are big enough to let daylight right through walls.

Abandoned farm at Darley

This substantial farmhouse, with a scattering of outhouses nearby, lies abandoned in the woods near Darley. It looks in reasonable condition from a distance, but once close up, the cracks appear, and some of them are big enough to let daylight right through walls.

The abandoned farmhouse at Darley

The abandoned farmhouse at Darley

Pheasant pens at Honeypot houses A large pen for pheasant-rearing, apparently attached to Rudgewood Farm or a nearby smallholding. The dog was VERY interested in the inhabitants of this...

Pheasant pens at Honeypot houses

A large pen for pheasant-rearing, apparently attached to Rudgewood Farm or a nearby smallholding. The dog was VERY interested in the inhabitants of this...

Footpath into the woods - Honeypot Coppice This has the look and feel of quite an old right of way; it leads down towards the Dean Brook valley, and a couple of abandoned farm buildings.

Footpath into the woods - Honeypot Coppice

This has the look and feel of quite an old right of way; it leads down towards the Dean Brook valley, and a couple of abandoned farm buildings.

Footpath in the corner of a field, Linleygreen The path west of here runs across open fields, before diving into a &#039;green lane&#039; complete with bluebells, just where the new waymarker sits at the top of the copse.

Footpath in the corner of a field, Linleygreen

The path west of here runs across open fields, before diving into a 'green lane' complete with bluebells, just where the new waymarker sits at the top of the copse.

An old green lane near Linleygreen Part of the footpath network, this old lane with a stone retaining wall on the right, is now so little used that the bluebells are coming up along its whole length and width.

An old green lane near Linleygreen

Part of the footpath network, this old lane with a stone retaining wall on the right, is now so little used that the bluebells are coming up along its whole length and width.

Footpath at the edge of Thrift Coppice Thrift Coppice runs into Birch Wood as you walk east; both lie on the steep southern bank of the Dean Brook valley.

Footpath at the edge of Thrift Coppice

Thrift Coppice runs into Birch Wood as you walk east; both lie on the steep southern bank of the Dean Brook valley.

Good luck limboing under that one A fallen tree doing its best to block the bridleway. Easy to walk or ride a bike under - not so easy on an &#039;oss.

Good luck limboing under that one

A fallen tree doing its best to block the bridleway. Easy to walk or ride a bike under - not so easy on an 'oss.

Packhorse bridge over the Linley Brook One of a couple of arched brick bridges in these woods; there must have been quite a bit of trade running up and down this part of the Severn valley once upon a time to warrant the effort of building them.

Packhorse bridge over the Linley Brook

One of a couple of arched brick bridges in these woods; there must have been quite a bit of trade running up and down this part of the Severn valley once upon a time to warrant the effort of building them.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B4373, Barrow Parish Disc finial - 3 Worboys arms; by the B4373, in parish of Barrow (Bridgnorth District), crossroad junction of Bridgnorth Road and Scots Lane, on verge, against hedge.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SA_SO6899

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B4373, Barrow Parish

Disc finial - 3 Worboys arms; by the B4373, in parish of Barrow (Bridgnorth District), crossroad junction of Bridgnorth Road and Scots Lane, on verge, against hedge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SA_SO6899

Milestone Society

Old Milepost by the B4373, Linley, Barrow parish Cast iron post by the B4373, in parish of BARROW (BRIDGNORTH District), Linley; opposite entrance to Linley Farm, on the verge, on West side of road. Erected by the Wenlock turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: SALOP / 17 : : IRON BRIDGE / 4 / {motif} : : B NORTH / 4 :

Shropshire HER.
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Milestone Society National ID: SA_IRBN04

Old Milepost by the B4373, Linley, Barrow parish

Cast iron post by the B4373, in parish of BARROW (BRIDGNORTH District), Linley; opposite entrance to Linley Farm, on the verge, on West side of road. Erected by the Wenlock turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : SALOP / 17 : : IRON BRIDGE / 4 / {motif} : : B NORTH / 4 : Shropshire HER. HER Number (PRN): 21112 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SA_IRBN04

Linley Brook About to pass under the B4373 on its steep descent to the Severn.

Linley Brook

About to pass under the B4373 on its steep descent to the Severn.

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Bradley's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO6999 (Lat: 52.591381, Lng: -2.4547568)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Lat/Long: 52.591629/-2.4618624

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