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Osierbed Covert

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Osierbed Covert

Cornfield viewed from Hincks Brook Just over the footbridge on the north side of Hincks Brook, due north of Hincks Farm, looking towards Osierbed Covert.
Cornfield viewed from Hincks Brook Credit: ntso

Osierbed Covert is a woodland area located in Shropshire, England. Covering approximately 15 acres, it is situated within the larger Osierbed Nature Reserve, which spans a total of 40 acres. The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The name "Osierbed" refers to the historical use of the area for growing osiers, which are willow plants cultivated for their flexible branches. The woodland has a rich history dating back several centuries, with evidence of human habitation and land use found in the form of old trackways and boundary ditches.

Osierbed Covert is known for its abundant wildlife. The woodland provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Small mammals, such as squirrels and hedgehogs, can also be found within the covert. Additionally, the woodland is home to a diverse range of flora, including bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, which create a picturesque scene during the spring months.

The woodland is open to the public and offers various walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families seeking outdoor recreation. The peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings make Osierbed Covert an ideal location for nature lovers to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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Osierbed Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.752493/-2.4458699 or Grid Reference SJ7017. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cornfield viewed from Hincks Brook Just over the footbridge on the north side of Hincks Brook, due north of Hincks Farm, looking towards Osierbed Covert.
Cornfield viewed from Hincks Brook
Just over the footbridge on the north side of Hincks Brook, due north of Hincks Farm, looking towards Osierbed Covert.
Stile and footbridge across Hincks Brook The public right of way goes over the stile and crosses Hincks Brook via a footbridge consisting of two planks of wood. Behind are the fields beyond.
Stile and footbridge across Hincks Brook
The public right of way goes over the stile and crosses Hincks Brook via a footbridge consisting of two planks of wood. Behind are the fields beyond.
Fields and farm track on the Birch Moors
Fields and farm track on the Birch Moors
Irrigation pool near Adeney A large pool, standing above the general level of the surrounding fields in its built embankment.
Irrigation pool near Adeney
A large pool, standing above the general level of the surrounding fields in its built embankment.
Brickkiln Cottages from the NE A view of the cottages from the edge of the nearby irrigation pool.
Brickkiln Cottages from the NE
A view of the cottages from the edge of the nearby irrigation pool.
Field barn and hayfield near Adeney
Field barn and hayfield near Adeney
A stream beside Donnington Drive Running parallel to the lane that provides access to the Parsons Barracks, part of MOD Donnington, this stream rises at the back of the Wyevale Garden centre, runs NNW for a mile or two, and then joins the ditches draining the Weald Moors.
A stream beside Donnington Drive
Running parallel to the lane that provides access to the Parsons Barracks, part of MOD Donnington, this stream rises at the back of the Wyevale Garden centre, runs NNW for a mile or two, and then joins the ditches draining the Weald Moors.
Parsons Barracks Part of the accommodation attached to the MOD Donnington complex, the site comprises a number of these dormitory blocks and some sports facilities.
Parsons Barracks
Part of the accommodation attached to the MOD Donnington complex, the site comprises a number of these dormitory blocks and some sports facilities.
Bridleway and track through Hincks Plantation The maps describe the whole area as Hincks Plantation, but signs on a couple of gates on the north side of the track suggest that the western part of it is known locally as Adeney Wood, and this eastern part is Tibberton Wood.
Bridleway and track through Hincks Plantation
The maps describe the whole area as Hincks Plantation, but signs on a couple of gates on the north side of the track suggest that the western part of it is known locally as Adeney Wood, and this eastern part is Tibberton Wood.
Wrekin View A pair of semi-detached cottages on Kynnersley Drive, with a distant rural aspect to The Wrekin.
Wrekin View
A pair of semi-detached cottages on Kynnersley Drive, with a distant rural aspect to The Wrekin.
Kynnersley Drive beside Woodside Farm Kynnersley Drive connects Lilleshall to the east with (perhaps unsurprisingly) Kynnersley a couple of miles to the west, crossing the rather marshy Weald Moors on the way. This end of the track is surfaced, but it gives over to an unmade bridleway further west.
Kynnersley Drive beside Woodside Farm
Kynnersley Drive connects Lilleshall to the east with (perhaps unsurprisingly) Kynnersley a couple of miles to the west, crossing the rather marshy Weald Moors on the way. This end of the track is surfaced, but it gives over to an unmade bridleway further west.
Kynnersley Drive near Cheswell Grange Flat agricultural land surrounds this area; the view is towards the Sutherland Monument on Lilleshall Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785574">SJ7215 : Lilleshall Monument</a>
Kynnersley Drive near Cheswell Grange
Flat agricultural land surrounds this area; the view is towards the Sutherland Monument on Lilleshall Hill SJ7215 : Lilleshall Monument
Next year's crop It's not easy to work out quite what's growing in this field yet, but this is a very similar view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/418106">SJ7116 : Cheswell.</a>, without the zoom towards the buildings of Cheswell Grange.
Next year's crop
It's not easy to work out quite what's growing in this field yet, but this is a very similar view to SJ7116 : Cheswell., without the zoom towards the buildings of Cheswell Grange.
Barns at Cheswell Manor farm Victorian (?) era barns on the trackside at Cheswell
Barns at Cheswell Manor farm
Victorian (?) era barns on the trackside at Cheswell
Field access track beside Cheswell Wood Not strictly on a public right of way, but it's clearly used for tractor access to fields and a small barn to the west of the woodland, so I didn't feel too out of place riding a bike down here.
Field access track beside Cheswell Wood
Not strictly on a public right of way, but it's clearly used for tractor access to fields and a small barn to the west of the woodland, so I didn't feel too out of place riding a bike down here.
On the SE side of Cheswell Wood
On the SE side of Cheswell Wood
Poppies & wheat field off Adeney Road, Edgmond & view to The Wrekin
Poppies & wheat field off Adeney Road, Edgmond & view to The Wrekin
Lane through Adeney near Edgmond
Lane through Adeney near Edgmond
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Osierbed Covert is located at Grid Ref: SJ7017 (Lat: 52.752493, Lng: -2.4458699)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

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