Canridden Wood

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Canridden Wood

St Leonard's Church, Woore St. Leonard's church was constructed in 1832 and is of an unconventional white plaster design
St Leonard's Church, Woore Credit: Steve Parkin

Canridden Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Shropshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

Situated in the heart of the countryside, Canridden Wood is surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams, offering visitors a tranquil and peaceful environment. The forest is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for various species of wildlife.

The woodland is home to a wide variety of animals, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers will find plenty to admire in Canridden Wood, with sightings of woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds being common.

Visitors can explore the forest through a network of well-maintained walking trails, which range from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and take visitors through areas of ancient woodland that have remained untouched for centuries. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of wildflowers and ferns that carpet the forest floor, especially during the spring and summer months.

Canridden Wood is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as picnicking, nature photography, and wildlife spotting. The forest also hosts educational programs and guided tours, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem and conservation efforts.

Overall, Canridden Wood offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the peaceful serenity of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.976171/-2.4305079 or Grid Reference SJ7142. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Leonard's Church, Woore St. Leonard's church was constructed in 1832 and is of an unconventional white plaster design
St Leonard's Church, Woore
St. Leonard's church was constructed in 1832 and is of an unconventional white plaster design
Enter West Entering Woore from the West on the A525 (from Audlem)
Enter West
Entering Woore from the West on the A525 (from Audlem)
Rural homes alongside the A525 Looking East towards Woore
Rural homes alongside the A525
Looking East towards Woore
Fields Farm drive Farm drive seen from the main road
Fields Farm drive
Farm drive seen from the main road
Dorrington Hall Farm Farmers wife cooking barbecue
Dorrington Hall Farm
Farmers wife cooking barbecue
Cheshire landscape View over Cheshire but taken in Shropshire (just) Welsh hills in distance.
Cheshire landscape
View over Cheshire but taken in Shropshire (just) Welsh hills in distance.
Pond Pond in wood
Pond
Pond in wood
Ring the bell Garden of Dorrington Hall
Ring the bell
Garden of Dorrington Hall
Pond in garden Garden pond at Admirals Gorse
Pond in garden
Garden pond at Admirals Gorse
Abandoned cottage This cottage near the end of the track has long since been abandoned.
Abandoned cottage
This cottage near the end of the track has long since been abandoned.
Cattle grazing Cattle grazing at Bellaport Old Hall farm.
Cattle grazing
Cattle grazing at Bellaport Old Hall farm.
Farm track The track from Bearstone to access the fields.
Farm track
The track from Bearstone to access the fields.
Mere There are many of these small ponds in the surrounding countryside; most were originally excavated for salt.
Mere
There are many of these small ponds in the surrounding countryside; most were originally excavated for salt.
Mere and farmland Another of the many meres dug for salt.
Mere and farmland
Another of the many meres dug for salt.
St Leonard's Church, Woore The present church stands near the site of an earlier chapel-of-ease, first recorded in 1552. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=260453&mode=quick" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=260453&mode=quick">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>
St Leonard's Church, Woore
The present church stands near the site of an earlier chapel-of-ease, first recorded in 1552. LinkExternal link
Woore Methodist Church On the corner of Audlem Road and Nantwich Road.
Woore Methodist Church
On the corner of Audlem Road and Nantwich Road.
Woore Country Store On the corner of Nantwich Road, near the church of St Leonard.
Woore Country Store
On the corner of Nantwich Road, near the church of St Leonard.
The Swan At Woore
The Swan At Woore
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Canridden Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ7142 (Lat: 52.976171, Lng: -2.4305079)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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