Flasher's Wood

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Flasher's Wood

Minor road on the northern edge of Guarlford Credit: Sarah Charlesworth

Flasher's Wood is a picturesque and enchanting forest located in Worcestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts. The wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for biodiversity.

The woodland is predominantly composed of oak, beech, and ash trees, with their towering canopies providing a tranquil and shady atmosphere. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a tapestry of vibrant colors throughout the seasons.

Flasher's Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. The paths wind through the dense foliage, occasionally opening up to reveal panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Along the way, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, squirrels, and a diverse range of bird species.

The wood is also home to a small pond, which acts as a watering hole for numerous animals and attracts a variety of aquatic birds. The tranquil ambiance of the pond provides a perfect spot for relaxation and birdwatching.

Flasher's Wood is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat and the protection of its wildlife. It offers an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and enjoy a peaceful escape in Worcestershire's stunning countryside.

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Flasher's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.119562/-2.2758731 or Grid Reference SO8146. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road on the northern edge of Guarlford

Sarah Charlesworth

Pylons cross the road near White House Farm

Sarah Charlesworth

Road narrows approaching the B4424

Sarah Charlesworth

Bridleway follows this access track

Sarah Charlesworth

MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

The trough, erected at the beginning of the 20th century by the Malvern Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a memorial to the horses who suffered in the Boer War, has been decorated by a team led by Stephanie Underwood-Webb. Begun as a solo venture it soon became a community project and has been rewarded with a Gold Award. "You aren't a proper couple until you understand everything the other hasn't said." The trough used to be located on the large oddly shaped traffic island in Barnards Green shopping area, but has been at this position, by the Guarlford straight for many decades. Worcestershire Beacon is in the distance. SO7945 : MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

Bob Embleton

MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

The trough, erected at the beginning of the 20th century by the Malvern Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a memorial to the horses who suffered in the Boer War, has been decorated by a team led by Stephanie Underwood-Webb. Begun as a solo venture it soon became a community project and has been rewarded with a Gold Award. "And so we stand together, The horses, thee and me, As the beasts take sips from the old stone trough The world turns, quietly." SO7945 : MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

Bob Embleton

Madresfield Village

Many of the buildings were built for workers on the Madresfield estate. The church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, was consecrated 10 November 1867. This view is from the Worcestershire Beacon.

Bob Embleton

Old Barn, Guarlford

A derelict building amongst an apple orchard with a good crop of mistletoe. In the background is North Hill at the end of the granite Malvern Hills range with Great Malvern beneath. The church spire to the left of centre is Holly Mount United Reformed Church. The infill television transmitter is to the right of the picture. This also transmits local radio and the structure is adorned with a plethora of aerials and microwave dishes.

Bob Embleton

Grange Farm Nurseries

A small independent plant centre that has an enviable reputation for quality.

Jonathan Billinger

Madresfield Court

Viewed from Lady Howard De Walden's Drive on North Hill. The court, currently covered in scaffolding, has been the ancestral home for several centuries of the Lygon family, whose eldest sons took the title of Earl Beauchamp from 1815 until 1979. It is the real location for Evelyn Waugh's "Brideshead Revisited".

Bob Embleton

Dripshill at dawn

Mist covers the River Severn flowing right to left just behind the hill.

Bob Embleton

Welcome to Malvern

The sign on the B4211, Guarlford straight, has been recently updated with a new section boasting our twinning with Mariánské Lázně in the Czech Republic.

Bob Embleton

Madresfield Court

Tim Crump

The Lime Arbour, Madresfield Court Gardens

Tim Crump

Rock Garden, Madresfield Court

Tim Crump

Milestone in layby

This milestone (a Grade II listed structure) is on the east side of a bypassed portion of the old road, now a layby. A nineteenth-century benchmark on top, shown on old maps with a height of 66 ft above Ordnance Datum (Liverpool) appears to have been filled with cement at some stage. The 1904 map shows a north pointing arrow, which conforms to the shape of the cement fill.

Shantavira