Broomhill Coppice

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Broomhill Coppice

The British Camp The British Camp on the Herefordshire Beacon viewed from the north. — The British Camp Credit: Philip Halling

Broomhill Coppice, located in Worcestershire, is a beautiful woodland area that covers approximately 30 acres. This enchanting coppice is situated near the village of Broomhill, offering visitors a tranquil and scenic retreat. It is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The coppice is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the woodland floor. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of bluebells and wildflowers during the spring, making it a picturesque sight for visitors.

The biodiversity within Broomhill Coppice is impressive, with a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls, calling the woodland their home. The woodland is also home to small mammals like squirrels and rabbits, as well as various insects and butterflies. The presence of these creatures adds to the charm and natural beauty of the area.

Visitors to Broomhill Coppice can enjoy leisurely walks along its well-marked trails, which wind through the trees and offer glimpses of the surrounding countryside. The peaceful atmosphere and the sound of birdsong make it an ideal place for relaxation and reflection.

Overall, Broomhill Coppice in Worcestershire is a magical woodland retreat that offers a haven for nature lovers. Its diverse range of flora and fauna, combined with its peaceful ambiance, makes it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the beauty of nature.

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Broomhill Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.047769/-2.3392106 or Grid Reference SO7638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The British Camp

The British Camp on the Herefordshire Beacon viewed from the north.

Philip Halling

Giant's Cave, Hangman's Hill, Malvern Hills

peter robinson

Hollybush Hill

It can be quite hard to imagine that 2000 years ago this quiet spot was part of a busy town - the Midsummer Hill iron-age hill-fort. Excavations in the late 1960s by Stan Stanford showed the area full of small building plots. Each plot had been reused time and time again over the centuries suggesting continuous occupation. The buildings used four posts arranged in a square - not at all like the round huts usually depicted for this era. Evidence for similar square buildings have been found in other so called "hill-forts" in Herefordshire and the Welsh Marches

Bob Embleton

North gate of Midsummer Hill iron-age hill-fort

Looking north along the Malvern Hills. Another hill-fort occupies Herefordshire Beacon on the left. Straight ahead are three overlapping peaks of Pinnacle Hill (north and south) and Black Hill. In the far distance one can just make out Worcestershire Beacon in the haze.

Bob Embleton

The shelter on Midsummer Hill

The shelter was built by the owners of Eastnor Castle and the hill. In 1923 the hill was given to the National Trust in memory of Captain Reginald Somers Cocks, MC who died in the first world war.

Bob Embleton

Lane across Castlemorton Common

Long straight lane heading towards Hollybush. Popular route for weekend picnics as it is possible to park on many of the green spaces.

Trevor Rickard

Hillfort ditch on Midsummer Hill

Looking north-west from Midsummer Hill with the Somers Obelisk on the left and Peacock Villa on the right. A commanding view across the countryside as autumn takes a grip. The ditch just below runs around the complete top of Midsummer Hill and Hollybush Hill to enclose a large area. Less well-known than its neighbour the Hereford Beacon, but may well have been just as important in the Iron Age.

Trevor Rickard

The obelisk from Midsummer Hill

From Midsummer Hill looking west across Eastnor Park to Frith Hill above Ledbury.

Trevor Rickard

Red Deer in Eastnor Park

View north-east towards a group of deer foraging amongst the bracken. Around 200 deer roam the large area of parkland.

Trevor Rickard

Hounds on Broad Down

View north to the Herefordshire Beacon with Clutter's Cave just ahead. The Ledbury Hunt is scouring the Eastnor estate off to the left and these hounds have come up to the hilltop to check things out.

Trevor Rickard

Hound on Broad Down

A member of the Ledbury Hunt pack bounds across the top of the down. Bredon Hill and the Cotswold escarpment in the distance to the east.

Trevor Rickard

Track across Castlemorton Common

Heading east towards Bowling Green.

Trevor Rickard

Scrubland at Castlemorton Common

View east with Bredon Hill just visible on the horizon. The evening sun highlights the mixture of rough grazing, gorse and scrub in this more inaccessible part of the common.

Trevor Rickard

West side of Castlemorton Common

Looking north to the cottages on Hancock's Lane lit up by the evening sun.

Trevor Rickard

Cattle grazing near Hancocks Lane

Cattle are always to be found somewhere on the common where commoners exercise their grazing rights.

Trevor Rickard

Boundary Stones, British Camp, the Malvern Hills

Two boundary markers: the right-hand one being a somewhat sunken stone and the other being a Malvern Hills Conservators' blue brick marker. They are on the ridge of the Malvern hills in the saddle between Herefordshire Beacon and Millennium Hill. The iron-age hill fort known as British camp occupies both hill tops and these markers are close to the western gate to the fort.

Bob Embleton

Boundary marker, British Camp, Malvern

The blue brick marker is bears the inscription MHC 159. It was placed here by the Malvern Hills Conservators on the ridge of the hills in the saddle between Herefordshire Beacon and Millennium Hill. The peak of the latter can be seen along the well worn ridge. Just behind the marker and barely visible in this photo is a much older boundary stone in a somewhat sunken state. If one looks carefully it is possible to see the levelled hut platforms of the iron-age town on the slopes of the hill side.

Bob Embleton

Millennium Hill, Malvern Hills

The hill is the southern of two peaks included in the iron-age hill fort known as British Camp. Almost all of the Malvern Hills is under the care of the Malvern Hills Conservators and is open to the public and very popular with dog walkers.

Bob Embleton

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Broomhill Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO7638 (Lat: 52.047769, Lng: -2.3392106)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Mercia