Lord's Yard Coppice

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Lord's Yard Coppice

Fields at Cook's Green Farm Credit: Alex McGregor

Lord's Yard Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Worcestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient woodland is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The coppice is situated within close proximity to the village of Worcestershire and is easily accessible to visitors.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, birch, and beech. These trees are densely packed, creating a canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is carpeted with a plethora of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the coppice.

Visitors to Lord's Yard Coppice can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide an opportunity to observe the abundant wildlife that calls the coppice home. Birdwatchers will delight in the numerous species that inhabit the area, such as woodpeckers, nightingales, and buzzards.

The woodland is also home to a diverse range of mammals, including deer, badgers, and foxes. Nature enthusiasts may also spot smaller creatures such as squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs. The peaceful ambiance of Lord's Yard Coppice makes it an ideal location for nature photography or simply enjoying a tranquil walk in nature.

Overall, Lord's Yard Coppice is a captivating woodland that offers a rich tapestry of flora and fauna. Its accessibility and natural beauty make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Worcestershire.

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Lord's Yard Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.374014/-2.3570857 or Grid Reference SO7575. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields at Cook's Green Farm

Alex McGregor

Car park off Dry Mill Lane

This is a new car park for people walking in the Wyre Forest and is the recommended car park for visitors to Knowles Mill. A fellow collaborator has kindly confirmed my position and view direction.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill

Preserved derelict flour mill on the Dowles Brook in the Wyre Forest. The remains of the overshot waterwheel are behind the curved wall in the foreground and the tail race is in a tunnel.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill - the remains of the waterwheel

This was an overshot waterwheel with the leat coming in at high level on the left and the portal of the tail race tunnel visible to the right.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill - machinery

A nineteenth century watermill that went out of use in 1891 when it was damaged by a flood following a big freeze. It is the only recognisable mill in the Wyre Forest. This somewhat sharpened (really!) shot shows the pit wheel, wallower, great spur wheel and crown wheel. There is a surviving stone nut and quant on the right with a bed stone on the floor above. The other stone nut and the other stones have gone. There is a fragmented French burr stone on the ground inside.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill

Nineteenth century watermill that has been out of use since 1891 and is now preserved by the National Trust. The bridge in the foreground crosses the Dowles Brook.

Chris Allen

Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley

There is both a kissing gate here, and a gate wide enough to let a vehicle pass through. On the other side is a track, with a rough stone surface, which makes a steep descent down to a pond and a steam. SO7676 : Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley. SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick

Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley

The pond is at the bottom of the track, but not visible in this photograph. SO7676 : Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley. SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick

Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley

The pond is on the left but difficult to see, as its surface is reflecting the trees which hang overhead. It is one of several which are linked by a small stream, and appears to be either artificial or enlarged from the original. SO7676 : Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley. SO7676 : Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley. SO7676 : Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick

Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley

The pond may be artificial or artificially enlarged. It lies on a stream which runs through the forest. SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick