Dernhill Covert

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Dernhill Covert

Welcome to England A new metaled road in Birchen Park. It links up with a pair of genuine legal bridle paths in the wood.

Normally I photograph nasty little signs like this from behind not wishing to spread their message, but on this trip I am intended to shame.
Welcome to England Credit: Richard Webb

Dernhill Covert is a picturesque wood located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated near the village of Dernhill, this woodland area covers a significant portion of the local landscape, spanning approximately 100 acres. Dernhill Covert is renowned for its enchanting and diverse forest scenery, attracting nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking tranquility.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a rich and vibrant canopy overhead. Underneath, the forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, forming a lush carpet of greenery. The diverse vegetation provides a habitat for various wildlife species, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

Dernhill Covert offers several walking trails that meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained paths lead to picturesque viewpoints, providing stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside. The wood is also home to a small, serene pond, offering a peaceful spot for reflection and attracting a variety of aquatic life.

The area is managed by local authorities, who prioritize the conservation of its natural habitats. As a result, Dernhill Covert serves as an important ecological site, promoting biodiversity and providing a sanctuary for both flora and fauna.

Overall, Dernhill Covert is a captivating woodland retreat that offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its diverse plant and animal life, scenic trails, and peaceful ambiance, it is a true gem within the Shropshire countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.41118/-2.4170584 or Grid Reference SO7179. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Welcome to England A new metaled road in Birchen Park. It links up with a pair of genuine legal bridle paths in the wood.

Normally I photograph nasty little signs like this from behind not wishing to spread their message, but on this trip I am intended to shame.
Welcome to England
A new metaled road in Birchen Park. It links up with a pair of genuine legal bridle paths in the wood. Normally I photograph nasty little signs like this from behind not wishing to spread their message, but on this trip I am intended to shame.
Birchen Park A mixed woodland in the fragmented northern part of the Wyre Forest.
Birchen Park
A mixed woodland in the fragmented northern part of the Wyre Forest.
Baveney A field which is no longer grazed.
Baveney
A field which is no longer grazed.
Farmland towards Baveney Wood Looking SW over farmland towards Bavenby Wood
Farmland towards Baveney Wood
Looking SW over farmland towards Bavenby Wood
Yew Tree Farm
Yew Tree Farm
The Eagle and Serpent With the junction of the Bridgnorth to Cleobury road and the road to Bewdley to the left just beyond the pub
The Eagle and Serpent
With the junction of the Bridgnorth to Cleobury road and the road to Bewdley to the left just beyond the pub
Winnal Farmhouse
Winnal Farmhouse
Forestry  Road Forestry Road into Birchen Park
Forestry Road
Forestry Road into Birchen Park
Cricket ground at Kinlet Hall The sheep are kept off the pitch, although you can imagine them thinking their sheepish thoughts like "That looks delicious"!
Cricket ground at Kinlet Hall
The sheep are kept off the pitch, although you can imagine them thinking their sheepish thoughts like "That looks delicious"!
St. John the Baptist church, Kinlet, Shropshire. A fine square-towered parish church that lost its village due to the whims of the local squire in the 1720's and now sits in splendid isolation on a rise in the south Shropshire countryside.
View from the north-west corner of the large churchyard.
St. John the Baptist church, Kinlet, Shropshire.
A fine square-towered parish church that lost its village due to the whims of the local squire in the 1720's and now sits in splendid isolation on a rise in the south Shropshire countryside. View from the north-west corner of the large churchyard.
Kinlet; cross and churchyard The mediaeval stone cross has been restored recently, with a new top stone. Local parishioners were working on clearing dead trees from near the entrance on this December afternoon.
Kinlet; cross and churchyard
The mediaeval stone cross has been restored recently, with a new top stone. Local parishioners were working on clearing dead trees from near the entrance on this December afternoon.
St. John the Baptist church, Kinlet - interior Inside a beautiful unpretentious country church.
St. John the Baptist church, Kinlet - interior
Inside a beautiful unpretentious country church.
Pasture by the drive to Kinlet Hall Looking towards the position of the "new" village established after Kinlet Hall was built in the 1720's.
Pasture by the drive to Kinlet Hall
Looking towards the position of the "new" village established after Kinlet Hall was built in the 1720's.
Beech tree by the drive to Kinlet Hall A rainbow in a clear sky!
Beech tree by the drive to Kinlet Hall
A rainbow in a clear sky!
Eagle & Serpent, Kinlet The Eagle & Serpent is a friendly traditional inn situated in the small hamlet of Kinlet.  Food is served.  The community is fortunate to have retained this facility as attempts were made in 1997 to close it and convert into two dwellings.  But the objections were so strong that permission was refused and this refusal was upheld by the Inspector on appeal.  There are some more photos here:   <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.highleyshrop.co.uk/eas.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.highleyshrop.co.uk/eas.htm">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>
Eagle & Serpent, Kinlet
The Eagle & Serpent is a friendly traditional inn situated in the small hamlet of Kinlet. Food is served. The community is fortunate to have retained this facility as attempts were made in 1997 to close it and convert into two dwellings. But the objections were so strong that permission was refused and this refusal was upheld by the Inspector on appeal. There are some more photos here: LinkExternal link
Eagle & Serpent inn sign, Kinlet This is the sign of the unusually named inn at Kinlet, a small hamlet in rural south east Shropshire.
Eagle & Serpent inn sign, Kinlet
This is the sign of the unusually named inn at Kinlet, a small hamlet in rural south east Shropshire.
B4363 road at Kinlet, looking north The B4363 road from Cleobury Mortimer to Bridgnorth passes through the very rural hamlet of Kinlet.  This view is taken from just outside the Eagle & Serpent inn.  Coming in from the right is a small cul-de-sac.  Kinlet is also served by the B4194 from Bewdley which makes a junction with the B4363 behind the inn.
B4363 road at Kinlet, looking north
The B4363 road from Cleobury Mortimer to Bridgnorth passes through the very rural hamlet of Kinlet. This view is taken from just outside the Eagle & Serpent inn. Coming in from the right is a small cul-de-sac. Kinlet is also served by the B4194 from Bewdley which makes a junction with the B4363 behind the inn.
Eagle & Serpent public house
Eagle & Serpent public house
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Dernhill Covert is located at Grid Ref: SO7179 (Lat: 52.41118, Lng: -2.4170584)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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