Symond's Stool Coppice

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Symond's Stool 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

Symond's Stool Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Spread over an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient woodland is renowned for its diverse range of tree species and tranquil atmosphere.

The coppice is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a lush and verdant canopy. These trees have been carefully managed and harvested over the years, resulting in a well-maintained woodland with a rich understory of shrubs and plants. The forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers such as bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones during the spring season, adding a burst of color and fragrance to the surroundings.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in nature. These paths meander through the dense foliage, leading to hidden clearings and secluded spots, perfect for picnics or quiet contemplation. The peaceful ambiance of Symond's Stool Coppice makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers.

The woodland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a diverse range of bird species. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting woodpeckers, jays, and various songbirds as they flit among the treetops. The tranquil environment provides a sanctuary for these creatures, ensuring their continued presence in the area.

Overall, Symond's Stool Coppice is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature.

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Symond's Stool Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.37394/-2.3487712 or Grid Reference SO7675. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487006">SO7676 : Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley</a>.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487032">SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
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.
Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley The pond is at the bottom of the track, but not visible in this photograph.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2486986">SO7676 : Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487032">SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
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.
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.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2486986">SO7676 : Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487006">SO7676 : Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley</a>.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487054">SO7676 : Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
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.
Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley The pond may be artificial or artificially enlarged. It lies on a stream which runs through the forest.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487032">SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
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.
Junction of two paths in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley The lower path runs alongside a pond. The other path climbs steeply.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487054">SO7676 : Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley</a>.
Junction of two paths in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley
The lower path runs alongside a pond. The other path climbs steeply. SO7676 : Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley.
Ferns in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley Ferns were flourishing in this area.
Ferns in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley
Ferns were flourishing in this area.
A456 at Alton Nursery
A456 at Alton Nursery
Lane junction at Cross Bank
Lane junction at Cross Bank
The Duke William
The Duke William
Keep your speed down
Keep your speed down
A456 at Long Bank
A456 at Long Bank
Bus stop at Hales Park
Bus stop at Hales Park
Sunset over Wharton Park Bewdley
Sunset over Wharton Park Bewdley
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Symond's Stool Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO7675 (Lat: 52.37394, Lng: -2.3487712)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia

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