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Ash Coppice

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Ash 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

Ash Coppice is a woodland located in the county of Shropshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is situated on the outskirts of the village of Ash. The coppice is part of a larger forested area known as Shropshire Forest.

The woodland is predominantly composed of ash trees, which give it its name. These trees form a dense canopy, creating a shaded and peaceful environment. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, providing a rich habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

Ash Coppice is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Various species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, can be spotted amongst the trees. Small mammals such as foxes, rabbits, and squirrels also inhabit the woodland. In addition, the forest provides a habitat for numerous insects, including butterflies and beetles.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers. It offers several well-maintained footpaths that wind through the trees, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy the natural beauty. The peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings make it an ideal location for relaxation and connecting with nature.

Ash Coppice is managed by the local authorities, who ensure the preservation of the woodland and its biodiversity. Regular maintenance activities, such as tree pruning and litter removal, are carried out to maintain the health and beauty of the woodland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.597829/-2.4516199 or Grid Reference SJ6900. 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'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.
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'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 'green lane' 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.
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
Linley Church As so often on the higher ground around the Severn or Teme, the church is isolated.
Linley Church
As so often on the higher ground around the Severn or Teme, the church is isolated.
Road to Hem Farm East of Linley Hall and church with arable fields to its north. Steeper ground nearby is usually wooded.
Road to Hem Farm
East of Linley Hall and church with arable fields to its north. Steeper ground nearby is usually wooded.
Barrow farmland Grassland with some recently planted parkland trees.
Barrow farmland
Grassland with some recently planted parkland trees.
Old Toll House, Linley Green Toll House in the parish of Barrow, in Linley Green, at the junction of the B4373 and Scots Lane. Shropshire HER. HER Number (PRN): 33121 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MSA35968&resourceID=1015" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MSA35968&resourceID=1015">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> Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SA.BAR03
Old Toll House, Linley Green
Toll House in the parish of Barrow, in Linley Green, at the junction of the B4373 and Scots Lane. Shropshire HER. HER Number (PRN): 33121 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SA.BAR03
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Ash Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SJ6900 (Lat: 52.597829, Lng: -2.4516199)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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