Park Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Park Coppice

Road to Crowcroft Road to Crowcroft off the A44 to the west of Leigh Sinton.
Road to Crowcroft Credit: Philip Halling

Park Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Herefordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The coppice is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and sycamore, creating a stunning and vibrant landscape throughout the year.

This woodland is renowned for its tranquil and serene atmosphere, offering visitors a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The dense canopy of trees provides ample shade during hot summer months, making it an ideal spot for picnics and leisurely walks. The forest floor is blanketed with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, attracting a plethora of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and various bird species.

Wandering through Park Coppice, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained paths and trails that wind their way through the woods. These trails are suitable for all ages and abilities, providing an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature. The sound of birdsong fills the air, creating a symphony of natural melodies that soothe the soul.

In addition to its natural beauty, Park Coppice is also home to a small visitor center, where visitors can learn more about the flora and fauna found within the woodland. The center provides educational resources and guided tours, offering a deeper understanding of the ecological importance of this woodland and its conservation efforts.

Overall, Park Coppice in Herefordshire is a haven for nature lovers, offering a tranquil and immersive experience amidst the beauty of a British woodland.

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Park Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.135681/-2.353583 or Grid Reference SO7548. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Crowcroft Road to Crowcroft off the A44 to the west of Leigh Sinton.
Road to Crowcroft
Road to Crowcroft off the A44 to the west of Leigh Sinton.
Norrest Wood from the footpath The footpath entrance stile was somewhat overgrown when visited, but can just about be negotiated by those with long legs or decent balance.  Look for a small gap in the hedge back from the road surface.
Norrest Wood from the footpath
The footpath entrance stile was somewhat overgrown when visited, but can just about be negotiated by those with long legs or decent balance. Look for a small gap in the hedge back from the road surface.
Driveway to Birchwood House
Driveway to Birchwood House
Birchwood Common from Birchwood Lane
Birchwood Common from Birchwood Lane
Birchwood Lane This shows the 40 metre stretch of the lane used by the Geopark Way, which has just joined from the right, and turns right into a field at the track junction ahead, although it rejoins the lane for a while about a kilometre ahead.
Birchwood Lane
This shows the 40 metre stretch of the lane used by the Geopark Way, which has just joined from the right, and turns right into a field at the track junction ahead, although it rejoins the lane for a while about a kilometre ahead.
Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane Larger sizes of this may reveal the pencil of light coming through the right-hand hedge where the Way follows Cradley footpath CD64 rather than the track to Birchwood House.
Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane
Larger sizes of this may reveal the pencil of light coming through the right-hand hedge where the Way follows Cradley footpath CD64 rather than the track to Birchwood House.
Birchwood Common From the junction where the Geopark Way leaves the lane as shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266435">SO7550 : Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane</a>. This field is on a ridge.
Birchwood Common
From the junction where the Geopark Way leaves the lane as shown in SO7550 : Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane. This field is on a ridge.
Birchwood Common The field and trees are seen from a different direction in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266462">SO7450 : Birchwood Common</a>.
Birchwood Common
The field and trees are seen from a different direction in SO7450 : Birchwood Common.
Birchwood Common Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266532">SO7450 : Birchwood Common</a>. The clump of tree on the left hides a pond.
Birchwood Common
Looking right from SO7450 : Birchwood Common. The clump of tree on the left hides a pond.
Birchwood Lane Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266548">SO7450 : Birchwood Common</a> along a lane in shadow from the wooded grounds of Birchwood Hall.
Birchwood Lane
Looking right from SO7450 : Birchwood Common along a lane in shadow from the wooded grounds of Birchwood Hall.
Field on Geopark Way Taken looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266638">SO7549 : Stile on Geopark Way</a>, on Cradley footpath CD62. The Way, having followed Birchwood lane for 40 metres (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266211">SO7550 : Birchwood Lane</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266435">SO7550 : Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane</a>), re-enters the same field on Cradley footpath CD64. However, electric fencing suggests that it is not permissible to take a short cut across the field.
Field on Geopark Way
Taken looking right from SO7549 : Stile on Geopark Way, on Cradley footpath CD62. The Way, having followed Birchwood lane for 40 metres (see SO7550 : Birchwood Lane and SO7550 : Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane), re-enters the same field on Cradley footpath CD64. However, electric fencing suggests that it is not permissible to take a short cut across the field.
Stile on Geopark Way On Cradley footpath CD62, with the Geopark Way logo visible on the waymark.
Stile on Geopark Way
On Cradley footpath CD62, with the Geopark Way logo visible on the waymark.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest The Way takes a rather eccentric course as it follows Cradley footpath CD62 around Old Norrest; see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7268709">SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest</a>, for instance.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest
The Way takes a rather eccentric course as it follows Cradley footpath CD62 around Old Norrest; see SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest, for instance.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest A reverse view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7268625">SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest</a>. A damaged Geopark Way gives some semblance of authority to this route, the hand-painted directions over a stile lacking a cross-piece perhaps less so. This is Cradley footpath CD62.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest
A reverse view of SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest. A damaged Geopark Way gives some semblance of authority to this route, the hand-painted directions over a stile lacking a cross-piece perhaps less so. This is Cradley footpath CD62.
Old Norrest The listed cottage <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177082" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177082">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> is also seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6899038">SO7550 : Old Norrest</a>.
Old Norrest
The listed cottage LinkExternal link is also seen in SO7550 : Old Norrest.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest The Way follows painted arrows along Cradley footpath CD62.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest
The Way follows painted arrows along Cradley footpath CD62.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6899038">SO7550 : Old Norrest</a> past a willow as Cradley footpath CD62 - or 61, not quite sure which here - makes its way around the farm.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest
Looking right from SO7550 : Old Norrest past a willow as Cradley footpath CD62 - or 61, not quite sure which here - makes its way around the farm.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7268791">SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest</a>, as the Way, following Cradley footpath CD61, seems to vanish in a sea of bracken. Ahead is a walnut grove.
Geopark Way at Old Norrest
Looking right from SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest, as the Way, following Cradley footpath CD61, seems to vanish in a sea of bracken. Ahead is a walnut grove.
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Park Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO7548 (Lat: 52.135681, Lng: -2.353583)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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