Sandbourne Wood

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Sandbourne Wood

Elephant Enclosure, West Midlands Safari Park Viewed from the railway line beside the Safari Park, this is the elephant enclosure.
Elephant Enclosure, West Midlands Safari Park Credit: Rob Newman

Sandbourne Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Worcestershire, England. It covers an area of approximately 150 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The wood is situated near the village of Sandbourne, hence its name, and is surrounded by a diverse range of habitats and landscapes.

The woodland is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Sandbourne Wood is home to a rich assortment of fauna, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a wide variety of bird species. Birdwatchers flock to the area to catch a glimpse of the woodpeckers, owls, and rare migratory birds that frequent the wood.

There are several well-maintained trails and footpaths that wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty on foot or by bike. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature.

In addition to its natural charm, Sandbourne Wood also offers recreational facilities such as picnic areas and designated camping spots, making it an ideal destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, Sandbourne Wood is a haven of natural beauty and biodiversity, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the peacefulness of the Worcestershire countryside.

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Sandbourne Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.374655/-2.3012576 or Grid Reference SO7975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elephant Enclosure, West Midlands Safari Park Viewed from the railway line beside the Safari Park, this is the elephant enclosure.
Elephant Enclosure, West Midlands Safari Park
Viewed from the railway line beside the Safari Park, this is the elephant enclosure.
Bewdley Bridge in 1987 The bridge carries the B4195 road over the River Severn. The large red brick house over the bridge on the left hand side stands in Severn Street South. The church tower is that of St Anne's.
Bewdley Bridge in 1987
The bridge carries the B4195 road over the River Severn. The large red brick house over the bridge on the left hand side stands in Severn Street South. The church tower is that of St Anne's.
Rock Outcrop, Bewdley This outcrop of sandstone rock forms the northern boundary of Bewdley station
Rock Outcrop, Bewdley
This outcrop of sandstone rock forms the northern boundary of Bewdley station
Trains Pass at Bewdley BR Standard Pacific No 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" [left] and 'Manor' class 4-6-0 No 7812 "Erlestoke Manor" pass at Bewdley station.
Trains Pass at Bewdley
BR Standard Pacific No 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" [left] and 'Manor' class 4-6-0 No 7812 "Erlestoke Manor" pass at Bewdley station.
Bewdley station on the Severn Valley Railway
Bewdley station on the Severn Valley Railway
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full.

A poster on the fence says,
"This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow.
Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county.
Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant."
A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740">Archive 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>
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full. A poster on the fence says, "This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow. Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county. Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant." A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website Archive LinkExternal link
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire An area on one side of the field has been roped off for use by visitors so they can feel they are surrounded by the poppies.
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
An area on one side of the field has been roped off for use by visitors so they can feel they are surrounded by the poppies.
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full.

A poster on the fence says,
"This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow.
Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county.
Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant."
A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740">Archive 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>
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full. A poster on the fence says, "This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow. Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county. Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant." A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website Archive LinkExternal link
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full.

A poster on the fence says,
"This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow.
Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county.
Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant."
A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740">Archive 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>
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full. A poster on the fence says, "This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow. Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county. Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant." A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website Archive LinkExternal link
Comfrey by the A456 at Blackstone It wasn't just the poppies <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/5338" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/5338">Link</a> which caught my eye.
Comfrey by the A456 at Blackstone
It wasn't just the poppies Link which caught my eye.
I can see them quite well from here... I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full.

A poster on the fence says,
"This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow.
Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county.
Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant."
A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110614140450/http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=3740">Archive 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>
I can see them quite well from here...
I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full. A poster on the fence says, "This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow. Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county. Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant." A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website Archive LinkExternal link
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire The horses in the next field seem unimpressed.
Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire
The horses in the next field seem unimpressed.
Pedestrian crossing on A456 at Blackstone The crossing (a fairly recent development for National Cycle Route 45 I think) was getting a lot of use as people parked in the Blackstone Country Park car park and crossed the road to view the poppies.
Pedestrian crossing on A456 at Blackstone
The crossing (a fairly recent development for National Cycle Route 45 I think) was getting a lot of use as people parked in the Blackstone Country Park car park and crossed the road to view the poppies.
Bewdley Leisure Centre, Stourport Road, Bewdley Bewdley Leisure Centre is on the edge of Bewdley. It is owned by Wyre Forest District Council, but the facilities are managed for them by a firm called D C Leisure. At this centre facilities include badminton, five-a-side football, group exercise classes, basketball, volleyball, martial arts, and much else. There are also two football pitches, a rugby pitch and an artificial cricket wicket.

D C Leisure's contract to manage this centre, and other centres in Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn expires in 2013. Because of rising management and maintenance costs, the District Council are looking at other arrangements. They seem minded to hand over the Bewdley Leisure Centre to community groups or organisations. This presumably is what the current Government's "Big Society" is all about. It will be interesting to see if any groups come forward to run what is in effect a business, and running a facility this size would surely require some paid staff, or maybe volunteers will do everything. Although how a community group can cope with increasing management and maintenance costs, when the council can't, isn't immediately obvious.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2465462">SO7974 : Bewdley Leisure Centre sign, Stourport Road, Bewdley</a>.
Bewdley Leisure Centre, Stourport Road, Bewdley
Bewdley Leisure Centre is on the edge of Bewdley. It is owned by Wyre Forest District Council, but the facilities are managed for them by a firm called D C Leisure. At this centre facilities include badminton, five-a-side football, group exercise classes, basketball, volleyball, martial arts, and much else. There are also two football pitches, a rugby pitch and an artificial cricket wicket. D C Leisure's contract to manage this centre, and other centres in Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn expires in 2013. Because of rising management and maintenance costs, the District Council are looking at other arrangements. They seem minded to hand over the Bewdley Leisure Centre to community groups or organisations. This presumably is what the current Government's "Big Society" is all about. It will be interesting to see if any groups come forward to run what is in effect a business, and running a facility this size would surely require some paid staff, or maybe volunteers will do everything. Although how a community group can cope with increasing management and maintenance costs, when the council can't, isn't immediately obvious. SO7974 : Bewdley Leisure Centre sign, Stourport Road, Bewdley.
Bewdley Leisure Centre sign, Stourport Road, Bewdley The sign is by the entrance to the centre.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2465449">SO7974 : Bewdley Leisure Centre, Stourport Road, Bewdley</a>.
Bewdley Leisure Centre sign, Stourport Road, Bewdley
The sign is by the entrance to the centre. SO7974 : Bewdley Leisure Centre, Stourport Road, Bewdley.
Sports field behind Bewdley Leisure Centre, Bewdley It's not clear if the field is part of the centre, or belongs to the adjoining school. Possibly it is used by both.
Sports field behind Bewdley Leisure Centre, Bewdley
It's not clear if the field is part of the centre, or belongs to the adjoining school. Possibly it is used by both.
Bridge carrying Stourport Road over a stream, Bewdley This bridge carries Stourport Road over a very small stream, which was virtually dry when photographed. The stream is culverted in places, and discharges into the nearby River Severn.
Bridge carrying Stourport Road over a stream, Bewdley
This bridge carries Stourport Road over a very small stream, which was virtually dry when photographed. The stream is culverted in places, and discharges into the nearby River Severn.
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Sandbourne Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO7975 (Lat: 52.374655, Lng: -2.3012576)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.374655,-2.3012576
Bewdley
Naptan AtcoCode: 940GZZSVBEW
Network: Severn Valley Railway
Operator: Severn Valley Railway
Platforms: 3
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Source: NPE
Usage: tourism
Wikidata: Q4899741
Lat/Long: 52.3757574/-2.3066603
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Crossing Ref: zebra
Source: bing
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 52.3743255/-2.3066085
Bus Stop
Severn Valley Railway Station
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3748153/-2.3079135
Bus Stop
Severn Valley Railway Station
Bus: yes
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Stourport Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3748356/-2.3076869
Bus Stop
The Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G195700
Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgjgdg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Stourport Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3729288/-2.3039879
Bus Stop
Bewdley High & Wribbenhall Middle Schools
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G613001
Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgmadj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Stourport Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3740696/-2.306168
Grit Bin
Access: private
Note: number 040; highway use only
Source: GPS Survey
Lat/Long: 52.3763842/-2.3080393
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.3748761/-2.3063946
Kindergarten
Riverside Children's Centre
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Grit Bin
Source: GPS Survey
Lat/Long: 52.3723916/-2.3029519
Bicycle Parking
Source: GPS Survey;observation;estimation
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
Railway: switch
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
Railway: switch
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
Railway: switch
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3706389/-2.2984073
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.371568/-2.2991465
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3725349/-2.299928
Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Railway: buffer_stop
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Post Box
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Lat/Long: 52.3731315/-2.3038392
Telephone
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Covered: booth
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Post Box Type: phone_box
Royal Cypher: GR
Lat/Long: 52.3757213/-2.3069052
Fire Hydrant
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Source: survey
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Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3720613/-2.3029799
Operator: Severn Valley Railway
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 52.3722394/-2.298893
Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 52.3715786/-2.2977544
Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 52.3715066/-2.2980843
Cafe
Trackside Buffet
Cuisine: fried_food;sandwich;tea
Lat/Long: 52.3756078/-2.3066492
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.3756468/-2.3066371
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3760184/-2.3076315
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3758966/-2.3069294
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3754409/-2.3054968
Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Operator: Severn Valley Railway
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.3735373/-2.3000293
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Note: In carriage on the bay platform siding.
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 52.375683/-2.3066737
Volunteer Liaison Office
Office: yes
Phone: +44 1299 401776
Website: https://svr-vlo.org.uk/
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Bench
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Bench
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Toilets
Access: customers
Male: yes
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 52.3755225/-2.3057053
Crossing
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Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: choker
Lat/Long: 52.3732064/-2.3042659
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.3731096/-2.304105
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