Stanbourne Coppice

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Stanbourne 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

Stanbourne Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Shropshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The coppice is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, mainly consisting of native species such as oak, birch, and beech. These trees provide a vibrant and colorful display throughout the year, with the foliage changing from lush green in the summer to golden hues in the autumn. The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a stunning vista.

As visitors explore the woodland, they might encounter various species of wildlife that call Stanbourne Coppice their home. These include deer, foxes, badgers, and an array of bird species, including woodpeckers and tawny owls. The tranquil atmosphere of the coppice is often interrupted by the delightful chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves underfoot.

For those seeking outdoor activities, there are several well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, providing opportunities for walking, jogging, and cycling. The paths are suitable for all levels of fitness and offer glimpses of the breathtaking landscape at every turn.

Stanbourne Coppice is a true haven of natural beauty and tranquility, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.589881/-2.4399508 or Grid Reference SO7099. 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.

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 &#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.

Barley, Swinney Every now and then the steep slopes falling to the Severn relent a little allowing for farmland on the flood plain.

Barley, Swinney

Every now and then the steep slopes falling to the Severn relent a little allowing for farmland on the flood plain.

Barley, Swinney A field above the old railway.

Barley, Swinney

A field above the old railway.

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Stanbourne Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO7099 (Lat: 52.589881, Lng: -2.4399508)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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