Badley Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Badley Wood

Thrift Farm Farm buildings at Thrift Farm near Tedstone Delamere. — Thrift Farm Credit: Philip Halling

Badley Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Herefordshire, England. This enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is primarily composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool, shady atmosphere throughout the forest. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the overall beauty of the woodland.

Badley Wood is home to a variety of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds as they explore the forest trails. The woodland also provides a habitat for several rare and protected species, making it an important site for conservation efforts.

The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths offer visitors the opportunity to witness the changing seasons, with vibrant displays of bluebells in spring and a tapestry of autumn colors in the fall.

Badley Wood is a place of tranquility and natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the wonders of the natural world. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or an adventurous hike, this woodland is a true treasure in the heart of Herefordshire.

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Badley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.217364/-2.4475585 or Grid Reference SO6957. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thrift Farm

Farm buildings at Thrift Farm near Tedstone Delamere.

Philip Halling

Sheep near Lamb Green

Sheep near Lamb Green to the east of Tedstone Delamere.

Philip Halling

Whitbourne Hall, Whitbourne

Actually only a distant view of part of the imposing Greek Ionic portico, inspired by the Erechtheum in Athens. All the work of E.W. Elmslie, 1860-62, for Edward Bickerton Evans, banker, wine and vinegar brewer, and amateur archaeologist. The date is late for such a revival building. Grade II* listed. A closer view: SO7056 : Whitbourne Hall.

Stephen Richards

Farmland near Bradley Wood Common

Philip Halling

Farmland near Whitbourne

Philip Halling

Lodge to Whitbourne Hall

Philip Halling

Baled hay

Baled hay in a field at Whitbourne.

Philip Halling

Long grass, Whitbourne

Long vegetation here is unexpected, there has not been any grazing for a while.

Richard Webb

Lower Brockhampton

Lower Brockhampton is a moated half-timbered manor house dating from the late 14th century, complete with a timber-framed gatehouse straddling the moat. The Brockhampton Estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1946 by Colonel John Talbot Lutley. The house is Grade I listed.

Philip Halling

A dead wych elm

I remember elm trees being a common tree before Dutch elm disease wiped them out in the 1970s. Three years ago I was surprised to see a young wych elm tree growing here SO6856 : A wych elm at Lower Brockhampton and sadly as appears to happen the young trees still succumb to this disease.

Philip Halling

Dutch elm disease

This pattern on the trunk of a dead wych elm tree was caused by the elm bark beetle which carries the fungi which causes Dutch elm disease and killed the tree.

Philip Halling

Lower Brockhampton

Philip Halling

Rowan berries

Rowan berries at Lower Brockhampton.

Philip Halling

Font at Lower Brockhampton

Font in the abandoned church at Lower Brockhampton.

Philip Halling

Brockhampton medieval manor house

Compiled by Brian Robert Marshall The Brockhampton Estate centred on Lower Brockhampton is a National Trust property and has been since 1946 when it was bequeathed to the Trust by the last owner Colonel John Lutley. It was and remains a working farm and the ancient buildings were occupied as late as the 1980s. The two main buildings are the farmhouse and the gatehouse which date to the 14th and 16th centuries respectively. In 2010 the farmhouse was comprehensively restored following earlier restoration and repair programmes in 1871, 1947 and the 1990s Link

The gatehouse has also recently been restored. The third building of interest is the ruin of a Norman chapel used for storage purposes from the late 18th century until the 1980s. The farmhouse is listed Grade I Link

as is the gatehouse Link

The chapel is Grade II* Link

Mat Fascione