Cold Harbour Coppice

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Cold Harbour Coppice

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. — Car park off Dry Mill Lane Credit: Chris Allen

Cold Harbour Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Worcestershire, England. This enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The coppice is predominantly composed of a mixture of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, birch, and beech, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The lush undergrowth consists of ferns, bracken, and wildflowers, adding to the area's natural beauty and providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Tranquility and serenity are the hallmarks of Cold Harbour Coppice, making it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The forest is crisscrossed by numerous well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures at their own pace. These paths lead to scenic viewpoints, babbling streams, and secluded clearings, providing ample opportunities for picnicking or simply immersing oneself in the peaceful surroundings.

The coppice is also renowned for its rich history. Evidence of ancient human activity, such as old stone walls and abandoned charcoal pits, can be found throughout the woodland. These remnants serve as a poignant reminder of the area's past and add an extra layer of intrigue to any visit.

Cold Harbour Coppice truly offers something for everyone. Whether it is a leisurely stroll through its enchanting trails, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature, this woodland is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by all those who appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

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Cold Harbour Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.370207/-2.3553953 or Grid Reference SO7574. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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