Clouts Covert

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Clouts Covert

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley This £945,000 project was officially opened on the 5th February 2011. Over 300 people attended the opening. The facility replaced the old Parish Hall. The building comprises a sports club lounge, two meeting rooms with computers and internet, a kitchen, a snooker room and a 200 metre square hall, with a stage for performances.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337173">SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall &amp; Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley</a>. — Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley Credit: P L Chadwick

Clouts Covert is a charming woodland located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The covert is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Worcestershire Woodlands, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Clouts Covert is an enchanting mix of ancient woodland and newer plantations. The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, creating a diverse and rich habitat for flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor during the spring months, adding a splash of color to the already breathtaking scenery.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it easily accessible for walkers and hikers of all abilities. These paths guide visitors through the woods, providing opportunities to spot various wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a wide variety of bird species. Nature lovers can also enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and listen to the soothing sounds of birdsong.

Clouts Covert offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, whether they wish to embark on a leisurely stroll, have a picnic amidst the natural beauty, or simply find a serene spot to relax and unwind. With its idyllic surroundings and abundant wildlife, Clouts Covert is a true gem within the Worcestershire Woodlands, offering a slice of nature's tranquility to all who visit.

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Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley

This £945,000 project was officially opened on the 5th February 2011. Over 300 people attended the opening. The facility replaced the old Parish Hall. The building comprises a sports club lounge, two meeting rooms with computers and internet, a kitchen, a snooker room and a 200 metre square hall, with a stage for performances. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley

Outside the new village hall are various sports facilities, a play area for children, and an area for BMX bikes etc and skateboarding, called the Wheels Area. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Lea Lane, Cookley

At the approach to the village of Cookley. On the left is the new Village Hall. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley.

P L Chadwick

The Old Grammar School

The school from 1511 stands alongside the Holloway in Kinver and is now a private house.

Gordon Griffiths

The Cross Inn

The Kinver Pub stands on the corner of Church Hill and Dark Lane.

Gordon Griffiths

Inside the Cross Inn

The Kinver Pub on Church Hill.

Gordon Griffiths

Grammar School Plaque

The plaque on the front of the former school house in Dark Lane Kinver. See SO8483 : The Old Grammar School

Gordon Griffiths

Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley

In the long ago days of freight being carried on the canal, there would have been a resident lock keeper living here. A different view:- SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

A footpath continues from the bridge up to Cookley Playing Fields. In the other direction it goes to Kingsford Forest Park.

P L Chadwick

Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

There is a cavern beside this lock, which apparently used to be used as a stables for horses pulling boats along the canal. There is room for about four horses to lie down.

P L Chadwick

Plaque at Debdale Bridge (No. 22), Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The small bridge at Debdale Lock is, not surprisingly, called Debdale Bridge, and numbered 22. Usually these plaques are affixed to the bridge, but this one is attached to the lock wall under the bridge. The style of the plaque would seem to indicate it is probably a replacement, rather than an original. SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

A narrowboat can be seen approaching the lock. The former lock keeper's cottage is on the left. SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

Another view of the lock:- SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley, and SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Narrowboat west of Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The narrowboat has just left Debdale Lock. The canal is particularly narrow at this point, and it wouldn't be much fun meeting another boat around here. Photographed from Debdale Bridge. SO8480 : Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The signpost points across a field, where there is a public footpath to Kingsford Forest Park, about a mile and a half away. Behind the signpost can be seen the canal and towpath. SO8480 : Footpath across a field, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Footpath across a field, near Cookley

There is a public footpath across this field, although it isn't immediately obvious quite where the footpath is. It leads to the popular Kingsford Forest Park, which is a nice place for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. In the distance can be seen some industrial buildings, which are on the edge of the village of Cookley. SO8480 : Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

P L Chadwick

Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

Much of what is still on the board concerns the construction of a "natural play area", work on which was due to start on the 11th June 2009. It is now complete. SO8480 : Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley.

P L Chadwick