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Birch Wood

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Birch Wood

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

Birch Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Shropshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is one of the largest and most well-preserved deciduous woodlands in the region. The wood is primarily composed of birch trees, hence its name, but it also features a diverse range of other tree species including oak, beech, and hawthorn.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, which provides a haven for a variety of wildlife. It is home to numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, which can be heard chirping and singing throughout the year. Additionally, the dense undergrowth and fallen logs provide shelter for small mammals like foxes, badgers, and rabbits.

Birch Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers, offering a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the forest. These paths offer visitors the opportunity to explore the wood and admire its natural beauty at their own pace. The wood also features a small picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Birch Wood also has historical significance. It is believed that the woodland has been present for centuries, and there is evidence of human activity dating back to the medieval period. The wood has been used in the past for timber production and charcoal making, which contributed to the local economy.

Overall, Birch Wood is a captivating woodland that offers both natural beauty and historical charm. With its rich biodiversity and serene atmosphere, it is a haven for both wildlife and visitors seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Birch Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.587336/-2.4451799 or Grid Reference SO6998. 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.
The Albynes A large farmhouse and buildings just off the B4373 Broseley Road out of Bridgnorth.
The Albynes
A large farmhouse and buildings just off the B4373 Broseley Road out of Bridgnorth.
Grazing land and a new pool at The Albynes
Grazing land and a new pool at The Albynes
Bridleway gate into Frogmill Covert
Bridleway gate into Frogmill Covert
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.
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.
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Birch Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO6998 (Lat: 52.587336, Lng: -2.4451799)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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