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Oulton Coppice

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Oulton Coppice

Shropshire Union Canal In Shelmore Wood.
Shropshire Union Canal Credit: Andrew Abbott

Oulton Coppice is a picturesque woodland area located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts. The coppice is situated near the village of Oulton and can be easily accessed by a network of footpaths and trails.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a dense canopy overhead. This provides a cool and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its natural beauty.

Oulton Coppice is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various species of birds, mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers may spot woodland birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Deer, foxes, and badgers are some of the mammals that inhabit the area, while butterflies and dragonflies are commonly seen during the warmer months.

The woodland is well-maintained, with regular conservation efforts to preserve its natural habitat. It is managed by the local council and volunteers who ensure the footpaths are clear and safe for visitors. There are also information boards scattered throughout the coppice, providing educational insights into the local flora and fauna.

Visitors to Oulton Coppice can enjoy a peaceful stroll along the winding paths, take in the tranquil surroundings, and immerse themselves in nature. It is a perfect destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a chance to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.796871/-2.3119257 or Grid Reference SJ7922. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shropshire Union Canal In Shelmore Wood.
Shropshire Union Canal
In Shelmore Wood.
Stop gate, south end of Shelmore embankment If the embankment was breached, the flow of water would pull the gate shut. This stops a much longer stretch of the canal from emptying and reduces the size of the flood below the breach.
Stop gate, south end of Shelmore embankment
If the embankment was breached, the flow of water would pull the gate shut. This stops a much longer stretch of the canal from emptying and reduces the size of the flood below the breach.
Norbury Road sunshine and cloud Sunlight highlights the hedge while black clouds beyond bring heavy showers to some.
Norbury Road sunshine and cloud
Sunlight highlights the hedge while black clouds beyond bring heavy showers to some.
Shropshire Union Canal View from the High Bridge.
Shropshire Union Canal
View from the High Bridge.
A muddy field Silage has just been taken off this field, and vehicle movements have made things muddy. A lone tree in the middle of a field is often a sign that there was once a hedge there.
A muddy field
Silage has just been taken off this field, and vehicle movements have made things muddy. A lone tree in the middle of a field is often a sign that there was once a hedge there.
Lane to Norbury
Lane to Norbury
Workshops at Norbury Junction
Workshops at Norbury Junction
Shropshire Union Canal - just north of Norbury
Shropshire Union Canal - just north of Norbury
Arable fields east of Norbury, Staffordshire Seen from the Shropshire Union Canal, the woodland ahead is Little Campions; that by the right edge is Moat Covert.
Arable fields east of Norbury, Staffordshire
Seen from the Shropshire Union Canal, the woodland ahead is Little Campions; that by the right edge is Moat Covert.
Arable fields east of Norbury, Staffordshire Seen from the Shropshire Union Canal, the woodland at the right edge is known as Little Campions. Straight ahead and more distant are Gorsey Covert and Ball's Rough, on the skyline.
Arable fields east of Norbury, Staffordshire
Seen from the Shropshire Union Canal, the woodland at the right edge is known as Little Campions. Straight ahead and more distant are Gorsey Covert and Ball's Rough, on the skyline.
Blacklane Bridge, Newport Branch, Shropshire Union Canal, 1965 In 1965 this abandoned canal looked as if only a little work could restore it. Sadly this is far from the case now. The bushes and mound on the right must have been bulldozed into the canal which is now level with the fields, and the lock beyond the bridge has gone, although the bridge survives, apparently in good condition. This was bridge 5 on the branch, and oddly carries Cliffs Lane, not Black Lane.
Blacklane Bridge, Newport Branch, Shropshire Union Canal, 1965
In 1965 this abandoned canal looked as if only a little work could restore it. Sadly this is far from the case now. The bushes and mound on the right must have been bulldozed into the canal which is now level with the fields, and the lock beyond the bridge has gone, although the bridge survives, apparently in good condition. This was bridge 5 on the branch, and oddly carries Cliffs Lane, not Black Lane.
A track down to the lane A farm track, but also a part of the bridleway network that runs around the northern side of the Aqualate Park and mere.
A track down to the lane
A farm track, but also a part of the bridleway network that runs around the northern side of the Aqualate Park and mere.
The bridge over the Wood Brook
The bridge over the Wood Brook
Wood Brook A small stream that rises over to the NE near Norbury Junction, and flows into Aqualate Mere in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ7720">SJ7720</a>. An old packhorse bridge crosses it in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3230830">SJ7720 : Bridleway bridge near New Guild</a>
Wood Brook
A small stream that rises over to the NE near Norbury Junction, and flows into Aqualate Mere in SJ7720. An old packhorse bridge crosses it in SJ7720 : Bridleway bridge near New Guild
Guild Lane, or Via Devana Part of the old, Roman, route from Colchester to Chester ('Deva'), where it passes through the fertile lowlands of west Staffordshire. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Devana" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Devana">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Guild Lane, or Via Devana
Part of the old, Roman, route from Colchester to Chester ('Deva'), where it passes through the fertile lowlands of west Staffordshire. LinkExternal link
Guild Lane near Sutton village Clearly a Roman route when you look at it in context on the maps, this is part of the Via Devana (The Chester Road) that was built for military purposes from Colchester to Deva. The nearest fort to the south was Pennocrucium near Penkridge, whilst the map suggests there is/was another to the northwest near 'Camp Farm' at Ellerton. That would probably be a reasonable day's march.
Guild Lane near Sutton village
Clearly a Roman route when you look at it in context on the maps, this is part of the Via Devana (The Chester Road) that was built for military purposes from Colchester to Deva. The nearest fort to the south was Pennocrucium near Penkridge, whilst the map suggests there is/was another to the northwest near 'Camp Farm' at Ellerton. That would probably be a reasonable day's march.
Bridge on the lane near Sutton The bridge still carries Guild Lane over the now filled-in Shrewsbury and Newport branch of the Shropshire Union canal. This ran from Norbury Junction, through Newport, and connected with pre-existing canals that ran to Shrewsbury and to the coalfields of the area where much of Telford now lies. It opened in 1835, and closed in the 1940s when rail competition won out. The fact that the canal by then was owned by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway company may have been a factor in this.
Bridge on the lane near Sutton
The bridge still carries Guild Lane over the now filled-in Shrewsbury and Newport branch of the Shropshire Union canal. This ran from Norbury Junction, through Newport, and connected with pre-existing canals that ran to Shrewsbury and to the coalfields of the area where much of Telford now lies. It opened in 1835, and closed in the 1940s when rail competition won out. The fact that the canal by then was owned by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway company may have been a factor in this.
Filled-in canal to Norbury Junction Taken from the bridge over the now filled-in Shrewsbury and Newport branch of the Shropshire Union canal. This ran from Norbury Junction, through Newport, and connected with pre-existing canals that ran to Shrewsbury and to the coalfields of the area where much of Telford now lies. It opened in 1835, and closed in the 1940s when rail competition won out. The fact that the canal by then was owned by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway company may have been a factor in this.
Filled-in canal to Norbury Junction
Taken from the bridge over the now filled-in Shrewsbury and Newport branch of the Shropshire Union canal. This ran from Norbury Junction, through Newport, and connected with pre-existing canals that ran to Shrewsbury and to the coalfields of the area where much of Telford now lies. It opened in 1835, and closed in the 1940s when rail competition won out. The fact that the canal by then was owned by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway company may have been a factor in this.
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Oulton Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SJ7922 (Lat: 52.796871, Lng: -2.3119257)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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