Badger Clump

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Badger Clump

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire This is the bridleway from Higford. The Seven Stars public house is about 250 metres ahead at the end of the hedged lane. Real ale! Good food! — Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire Credit: Roger Kidd

Badger Clump is a picturesque woodland area located in Shropshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the clump is known for its lush greenery, dense forest, and tranquil atmosphere. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland comprises a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The leafy canopy provides shelter for numerous species of birds, such as woodpeckers and owls, while the forest floor is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including bluebells, foxgloves, and badgers, which give the clump its name.

Badger Clump offers several well-marked walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of babbling brooks, moss-covered rocks, and ancient trees. The clump also features a small picnic area, where visitors can enjoy a packed lunch amidst the peaceful surroundings.

The woodland is managed by the local council, which ensures its preservation and conservation. The delicate ecosystem is protected, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment by not littering or disturbing the wildlife.

Badger Clump is open to the public throughout the year, with free entry for all. It provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty of Shropshire's woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.592489/-2.3540924 or Grid Reference SO7699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire This is the bridleway from Higford. The Seven Stars public house is about 250 metres ahead at the end of the hedged lane. Real ale! Good food!

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire

This is the bridleway from Higford. The Seven Stars public house is about 250 metres ahead at the end of the hedged lane. Real ale! Good food!

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire This is the bridleway (formerly) from Higford, also known as Higford Lane despite being an unsurfaced wide track. The Seven Stars public house is about five hundred metres ahead. Real ale! Good food! A footpath descends through the woodland on the left towards the River Worfe. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire

This is the bridleway (formerly) from Higford, also known as Higford Lane despite being an unsurfaced wide track. The Seven Stars public house is about five hundred metres ahead. Real ale! Good food! A footpath descends through the woodland on the left towards the River Worfe. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Footpath through the trees near Beckbury, Shropshire This footpath leads to another along the edge of the River Worfe floodplain. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Footpath through the trees near Beckbury, Shropshire

This footpath leads to another along the edge of the River Worfe floodplain. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Footpath through the trees near Beckbury, Shropshire This footpath leads to another along the edge of the River Worfe floodplain. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Footpath through the trees near Beckbury, Shropshire

This footpath leads to another along the edge of the River Worfe floodplain. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Bridleway through farmland near Beckbury, Shropshire This is the bridleway (formerly) from Higford. It is also known as Higford Lane. The Seven Stars public house is about three hundred metres ahead. Real ale! Good food! The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Bridleway through farmland near Beckbury, Shropshire

This is the bridleway (formerly) from Higford. It is also known as Higford Lane. The Seven Stars public house is about three hundred metres ahead. Real ale! Good food! The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire This is the bridleway from Higford, with a potato field on the left. The Seven Stars public house is about three hundred metres ahead. Real ale! Good food! The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Bridleway to Beckbury, Shropshire

This is the bridleway from Higford, with a potato field on the left. The Seven Stars public house is about three hundred metres ahead. Real ale! Good food! The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here.
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213">Link</a>

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire

Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here. Link

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here.
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213">Link</a>

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire

Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here. Link

Farmland near Beckbury, Shropshire The bridleway used to lead between Higford and Beckbury, by the Seven Stars public house (recommended). Potatoes grow on the left, the right being under grass, presumably for hay rather than grazing, or it would be fenced off.

Farmland near Beckbury, Shropshire

The bridleway used to lead between Higford and Beckbury, by the Seven Stars public house (recommended). Potatoes grow on the left, the right being under grass, presumably for hay rather than grazing, or it would be fenced off.

Rock outcrop south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire A public footpath from Madeley Road to Higford follows a course just above the flood plain of the River Worfe. Permo-Triassic (New Red) sandstone is extensive in the Midlands and crops out here by the river.

Rock outcrop south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire

A public footpath from Madeley Road to Higford follows a course just above the flood plain of the River Worfe. Permo-Triassic (New Red) sandstone is extensive in the Midlands and crops out here by the river.

Woodland footpath to Beckbury, Shropshire This public footpath links Higford with Madeley Road west of the Seven Stars public house in Beckbury. It leads through woodland by the River Worfe, with some raised decking by boggy areas. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Woodland footpath to Beckbury, Shropshire

This public footpath links Higford with Madeley Road west of the Seven Stars public house in Beckbury. It leads through woodland by the River Worfe, with some raised decking by boggy areas. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Footpath through woods to Beckbury, Shropshire This public footpath links Higford with Madeley Road west of the Seven Stars public house in Beckbury. It leads through woodland by the River Worfe, with some raised decking by boggy areas. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Footpath through woods to Beckbury, Shropshire

This public footpath links Higford with Madeley Road west of the Seven Stars public house in Beckbury. It leads through woodland by the River Worfe, with some raised decking by boggy areas. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire The river meanders quite a bit, north of here. Access to the river banks is difficult after heavy rain, and because of undergrowth in summer. The footpath nearby is raised on decking at two points, to avoid boggy areas.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2316615">SJ7501 : Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1781363">SJ7601 : Walkway on the footpath beside the stream, Beckbury</a>

Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here.
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213">Link</a>

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire

The river meanders quite a bit, north of here. Access to the river banks is difficult after heavy rain, and because of undergrowth in summer. The footpath nearby is raised on decking at two points, to avoid boggy areas. SJ7501 : Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire SJ7601 : Walkway on the footpath beside the stream, Beckbury Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here. Link

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire Access to the river banks is difficult after heavy rain, and because of undergrowth in summer. The footpath nearby to the left is raised on decking at two points, to avoid boggy areas.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2316615">SJ7501 : Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1781363">SJ7601 : Walkway on the footpath beside the stream, Beckbury</a>

Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here.
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/tributaries_of_the_river_severn_7213">Link</a>

River Worfe south-west of Beckbury, Shropshire

Access to the river banks is difficult after heavy rain, and because of undergrowth in summer. The footpath nearby to the left is raised on decking at two points, to avoid boggy areas. SJ7501 : Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire SJ7601 : Walkway on the footpath beside the stream, Beckbury Other images of the River Worfe, which flows into the Severn north of Bridgnorth, can be seen here. Link

Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire The riverside public footpath from Higford towards Beckbury can be particularly marshy here, so a raised board walk with rail has been provided to assist walkers. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire

The riverside public footpath from Higford towards Beckbury can be particularly marshy here, so a raised board walk with rail has been provided to assist walkers. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire The riverside public footpath from Higford towards Beckbury can be particularly marshy here, so a raised board walk with rail has been provided to assist walkers. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire

The riverside public footpath from Higford towards Beckbury can be particularly marshy here, so a raised board walk with rail has been provided to assist walkers. The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Woodland footpath to Beckbury, Shropshire This path from Higford towards Beckbury leads close by the River Worfe (off to the left). One section which can be boggy has two boardwalks with sturdy handrails to assist walkers. Another has something similar at the water&#039;s edge.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2316615">SJ7501 : Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1781363">SJ7601 : Walkway on the footpath beside the stream, Beckbury</a>
The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Woodland footpath to Beckbury, Shropshire

This path from Higford towards Beckbury leads close by the River Worfe (off to the left). One section which can be boggy has two boardwalks with sturdy handrails to assist walkers. Another has something similar at the water's edge. SJ7501 : Board walk by the River Worfe near Beckbury, Shropshire SJ7601 : Walkway on the footpath beside the stream, Beckbury The footpaths and bridleways in this area are very well maintained and waymarked.

Riverside footpath to Higford, Shropshire This path from near Beckbury to Higford leads close by the River Worfe (off to the right). One section which can be boggy has two boardwalks with sturdy handrails to assist walkers. Another has something similar at the water&#039;s edge.

Riverside footpath to Higford, Shropshire

This path from near Beckbury to Higford leads close by the River Worfe (off to the right). One section which can be boggy has two boardwalks with sturdy handrails to assist walkers. Another has something similar at the water's edge.

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Badger Clump is located at Grid Ref: SO7699 (Lat: 52.592489, Lng: -2.3540924)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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