Worcester Walk Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Worcester Walk Coppice

River Leadon Weir
River Leadon Weir Credit: Mr M Evison

Worcester Walk Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The coppice is primarily composed of oak and beech trees, which create a dense and vibrant canopy throughout the forest. This diverse woodland ecosystem supports a wide variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal habitat for many species of birds, mammals, and insects.

Visitors to Worcester Walk Coppice can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing for easy exploration of the forest. These paths wind through the trees, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape and glimpses of wildlife along the way.

The coppice also features a small stream that runs through its heart, adding to the tranquility and natural beauty of the area. This stream attracts a range of aquatic life, including frogs, newts, and small fish.

Worcester Walk Coppice is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance for conservation and preservation of biodiversity. The woodland is carefully managed to enhance its ecological value and protect its unique features.

Throughout the year, the coppice offers a changing display of colors and textures, with springtime bringing a burst of wildflowers and autumn painting the forest floor with a tapestry of fallen leaves. This natural beauty, combined with the peaceful ambiance, makes Worcester Walk Coppice a popular destination for walks, picnics, and photography.

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Worcester Walk Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.040719/-2.415218 or Grid Reference SO7138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Leadon Weir
River Leadon Weir
Arable Fields, Ledbury
Arable Fields, Ledbury
Hawthorn hedge, Wall Hills, Ledbury Startlingly white with May blossom.
The hill in the background, known as Wall Hills, was an iron age hill fort.
Hawthorn hedge, Wall Hills, Ledbury
Startlingly white with May blossom. The hill in the background, known as Wall Hills, was an iron age hill fort.
River Leadon Flowing through the strip of parkland formed by the construction of the Ledbury by pass.
River Leadon
Flowing through the strip of parkland formed by the construction of the Ledbury by pass.
Weir on the river Leadon Viewed from the riverside park formed when the Ledbury bypass was constructed.
Weir on the river Leadon
Viewed from the riverside park formed when the Ledbury bypass was constructed.
Ledbury bypass approaching industrial estate roundabout Approaching the access roads to Galebreaker House New Mills estate
Ledbury bypass approaching industrial estate roundabout
Approaching the access roads to Galebreaker House New Mills estate
Turning for Wallhills from Hereford Road, Ledbury
Turning for Wallhills from Hereford Road, Ledbury
Wallhills Farm and young orchard This farmland has been photographed over the years recording the land use <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4144">SO6938 : Wall Hills Farm and Iron Age Hill Fort, Ledbury</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/318187">SO6938 : Wallhills Farm, Ledbury</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2228090">SO6938 : Wallhills</a>, in the past twelve months fruit trees have been planted in this field.
Wallhills Farm and young orchard
This farmland has been photographed over the years recording the land use SO6938 : Wall Hills Farm and Iron Age Hill Fort, Ledbury SO6938 : Wallhills Farm, Ledbury SO6938 : Wallhills, in the past twelve months fruit trees have been planted in this field.
Drive to Wallhills Farm Entrance and drive to Wallhills Farm viewed from the A438.
Drive to Wallhills Farm
Entrance and drive to Wallhills Farm viewed from the A438.
New Orchard at Wallhills The arrow-straight rows of young apple trees must be fairly new. I wonder if this will be their first season in production?
New Orchard at Wallhills
The arrow-straight rows of young apple trees must be fairly new. I wonder if this will be their first season in production?
Muddy riverside grass
Muddy riverside grass
Grazing near Ledbury
Grazing near Ledbury
Hereford Road (A438) Towards Hereford.
Hereford Road (A438)
Towards Hereford.
Roundabout on Leadon Way, Ledbury This is the Ledbury Bypass, named after the local river.
Roundabout on Leadon Way, Ledbury
This is the Ledbury Bypass, named after the local river.
Ledbury Viaduct Ledbury Viaduct, taken from the Ledbury Allotments.
Ledbury Viaduct
Ledbury Viaduct, taken from the Ledbury Allotments.
Road to Wallhills Farm Entrance and access road off the A438 near Ledbury leading to Wallhills Farm.  The orchard of apple trees was planted about five years ago.
Road to Wallhills Farm
Entrance and access road off the A438 near Ledbury leading to Wallhills Farm. The orchard of apple trees was planted about five years ago.
Orchard at Wallhills Farm This is the same view of Wallhills Farm as this one I took more than fifteen years ago in January 2007 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/318187">SO6938 : Wallhills Farm, Ledbury</a>.  Wallhills Farm is now only just visible beyond the apple trees.  It is also very similar to the first picture uploaded from this grid square taken in April 2005 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4144">SO6938 : Wall Hills Farm and Iron Age Hill Fort, Ledbury</a>.
Orchard at Wallhills Farm
This is the same view of Wallhills Farm as this one I took more than fifteen years ago in January 2007 SO6938 : Wallhills Farm, Ledbury. Wallhills Farm is now only just visible beyond the apple trees. It is also very similar to the first picture uploaded from this grid square taken in April 2005 SO6938 : Wall Hills Farm and Iron Age Hill Fort, Ledbury.
Land starting to be developed A patch of grassland which has suddenly become home to metal fencing and diggers as it is prepared to be built on.
Land starting to be developed
A patch of grassland which has suddenly become home to metal fencing and diggers as it is prepared to be built on.
Show me another place!

Worcester Walk Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO7138 (Lat: 52.040719, Lng: -2.415218)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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