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Slaney's Covert

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

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Slaney's Covert

Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford. The business end of the MIG-21 on display in the Cold War Museum at RAF Cosford.
Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford. Credit: Peter Evans

Slaney's Covert, located in the county of Shropshire, is a picturesque woodland area situated within the larger forested region. The covert spans an approximate area of several acres and is characterized by its dense growth of trees, predominantly consisting of native species such as oak, beech, and birch.

The woodland is known for its natural beauty, with a diverse range of plant and animal life thriving within its boundaries. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, adding a burst of color to the otherwise green landscape. Various species of ferns and mosses can also be found, contributing to the overall ecological richness of the area.

Slaney's Covert is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. It provides a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers are also known to inhabit the woodland, making it a vital refuge for local fauna.

The covert offers a tranquil environment, ideal for leisurely walks and exploration. Several well-maintained footpaths wind their way through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in its natural splendor. Additionally, benches and picnic spots are strategically placed throughout the area, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Slaney's Covert, with its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere, serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and importance of woodlands within the Shropshire landscape.

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Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford. The business end of the MIG-21 on display in the Cold War Museum at RAF Cosford.
Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford.
The business end of the MIG-21 on display in the Cold War Museum at RAF Cosford.
Farmland near Tong
Farmland near Tong
Neachley Lane near Tong (1) Behind the wall lies a field and then a pumping station.
Neachley Lane near Tong (1)
Behind the wall lies a field and then a pumping station.
Pumping station near Tong Neachley Pumping Station, probably dating from the 1950s or 1960s.
Pumping station near Tong
Neachley Pumping Station, probably dating from the 1950s or 1960s.
Neachley Lane near Tong (2) Heading towards Shifnal through a small, unnamed wood.
Neachley Lane near Tong (2)
Heading towards Shifnal through a small, unnamed wood.
Gate Guardian A Hawker Hunter stands guard at the entrance to RAF Cosford museum.
Gate Guardian
A Hawker Hunter stands guard at the entrance to RAF Cosford museum.
Part of the car park at the RAF Museum, Cosford The car park is large and operates on a pay-and-display basis at a fairly nominal rate that makes a longer visit reasonable value for money. Entrance to the museum itself is free. There are a few planes exhibited out-of-doors as there still isn't room for every single plane, especially the larger ones, to be displayed inside the museum's excellent award-winning buildings. The museum site covers some 35 acres in all and comprises a visitor centre and three to four hangars for the exhibits.
Part of the car park at the RAF Museum, Cosford
The car park is large and operates on a pay-and-display basis at a fairly nominal rate that makes a longer visit reasonable value for money. Entrance to the museum itself is free. There are a few planes exhibited out-of-doors as there still isn't room for every single plane, especially the larger ones, to be displayed inside the museum's excellent award-winning buildings. The museum site covers some 35 acres in all and comprises a visitor centre and three to four hangars for the exhibits.
External exhibit at the RAF Museum, Cosford As visitors walk between the hangars housing the internal exhibits they pass beneath several planes on display out-of-doors such as this Dutch Navy (Kon. Marine) Lockheed Neptune, as the name suggests, an anti-submarine aircraft.
External exhibit at the RAF Museum, Cosford
As visitors walk between the hangars housing the internal exhibits they pass beneath several planes on display out-of-doors such as this Dutch Navy (Kon. Marine) Lockheed Neptune, as the name suggests, an anti-submarine aircraft.
Inside part of the RAF Museum, Cosford The scale of the site is very impressive, covering 35 acres and comprising four large hangars, one of which is a purpose-built modern structure housing the Cold War era exhibits, the size of some of the individual planes on show is also impressive to say the least; here visitors are dwarfed by a Lincoln bomber (a late in the war follower of the more famous Lancaster bomber). The significance of some of the exhibits is also staggering and include a Polaris nuclear missile, a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, a Gloster Javelin, a MIG 21, a Vulcan, Valiant and Victor, Spitfires and Hurricanes...in fact the list is too long, I could simply just go on.....and on....
Inside part of the RAF Museum, Cosford
The scale of the site is very impressive, covering 35 acres and comprising four large hangars, one of which is a purpose-built modern structure housing the Cold War era exhibits, the size of some of the individual planes on show is also impressive to say the least; here visitors are dwarfed by a Lincoln bomber (a late in the war follower of the more famous Lancaster bomber). The significance of some of the exhibits is also staggering and include a Polaris nuclear missile, a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, a Gloster Javelin, a MIG 21, a Vulcan, Valiant and Victor, Spitfires and Hurricanes...in fact the list is too long, I could simply just go on.....and on....
The National Cold War Exhibition building at the RAF Museum, Cosford It takes a pretty amazing building to house a pretty amazing exhibition covering a key part of recent history and this building is certainly fit for purpose. It is an arresting sight and architecturally the structure seems to echo the theme of the Cold War era; it is twisted, warped and emanates a coldness on a December day that stops you in your tracks. This building protects exhibits that survived that era.
The National Cold War Exhibition building at the RAF Museum, Cosford
It takes a pretty amazing building to house a pretty amazing exhibition covering a key part of recent history and this building is certainly fit for purpose. It is an arresting sight and architecturally the structure seems to echo the theme of the Cold War era; it is twisted, warped and emanates a coldness on a December day that stops you in your tracks. This building protects exhibits that survived that era.
Part of the display inside the National Cold War Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Cosford A Vulcan bomber hangs inside the massive building. Top marks to the people who evolved this display, it has something for everyone from ex-service personnel to anoraks to boffins to school groups, even the totally disinterested will become engaged and informed.
Part of the display inside the National Cold War Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Cosford
A Vulcan bomber hangs inside the massive building. Top marks to the people who evolved this display, it has something for everyone from ex-service personnel to anoraks to boffins to school groups, even the totally disinterested will become engaged and informed.
The roof of a display inside the RAF Museum, Cosford It looks as though many school parties leave the museum with at least a basic appreciation of the principles of flight...
The roof of a display inside the RAF Museum, Cosford
It looks as though many school parties leave the museum with at least a basic appreciation of the principles of flight...
The Visitor Centre at the RAF Museum, Cosford The Visitor Centre greets all visitors to the 35 acre site which comprises four further buildings. It offers all the expected amenities with the addition of very friendly staff, good food and on the day of my visit in December, a choir of carollers in very fine voice.
The Visitor Centre at the RAF Museum, Cosford
The Visitor Centre greets all visitors to the 35 acre site which comprises four further buildings. It offers all the expected amenities with the addition of very friendly staff, good food and on the day of my visit in December, a choir of carollers in very fine voice.
A41 at the turning for Tong
A41 at the turning for Tong
M54 west of Junction 3
M54 west of Junction 3
M54 south of Vauxhall Farm
M54 south of Vauxhall Farm
M54 westbound near Timlet Bridge
M54 westbound near Timlet Bridge
M54, eastbound The M54 is a 23 mile east-west motorway in Shropshire and Staffordshire. It is a two-lane dual carriageway for the majority of its length, with sections of three-lane. The M54 spur connects the M6 motorway near Essington, Staffordshire with the A5 trunk road at Wellington, Shropshire. The motorway forms part of the route to North Wales, roughly following the path of the Roman Watling Street and the A5 north-westwards, towards the port of Holyhead.
M54, eastbound
The M54 is a 23 mile east-west motorway in Shropshire and Staffordshire. It is a two-lane dual carriageway for the majority of its length, with sections of three-lane. The M54 spur connects the M6 motorway near Essington, Staffordshire with the A5 trunk road at Wellington, Shropshire. The motorway forms part of the route to North Wales, roughly following the path of the Roman Watling Street and the A5 north-westwards, towards the port of Holyhead.
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Slaney's Covert is located at Grid Ref: SJ7706 (Lat: 52.655287, Lng: -2.3307845)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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