Black Covert

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Black Covert

Strensham Service Station (M5 Southbound) Credit: Jeff Gogarty

Black Covert is a charming woodland located in Worcestershire, England. It is part of the larger Wyre Forest, which covers an area of approximately 26 square miles. The forest is situated near the towns of Bewdley and Kidderminster, making it easily accessible to visitors from the surrounding areas.

The name "Black Covert" aptly describes the woodland's dense and dark appearance. It is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, birch, and beech, which create a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss and ferns, providing a lush green contrast to the towering trees.

Black Covert is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest provides habitat for various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. It also supports a population of mammals, such as deer, foxes, and badgers. In addition, the forest boasts an array of insects, butterflies, and wildflowers that add vibrancy to the landscape.

The forest offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. These trails cater to different fitness levels, from leisurely strolls to more challenging treks. There are also picnic areas and designated spots for camping, providing opportunities for a peaceful day out or a longer stay in nature.

Overall, Black Covert, Worcestershire is a picturesque woodland that showcases the beauty of the English countryside. It offers a tranquil escape from urban life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.

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Black Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.055412/-2.1611086 or Grid Reference SO8939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Strensham Service Station (M5 Southbound)

Jeff Gogarty

War Memorial, Upper Strensham

JThomas

Entering Upper Strensham

Heading south on Hill View Road.

JThomas

Almshouses, Upper Strensham

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Holland House, Upper Strensham

Large house on Twyning Road.

JThomas

Twyning Road, Upper Strensham

Towards Twyning Green.

JThomas

Strensham Business Park

Off Twyning Road.

JThomas

M50 eastbound approaching Junction 8 with the M5

From the bridge on Twyning Road.

JThomas

M50 westbound near Junction 8 with the M5

From the bridge on Twyning Road.

JThomas

Minor road towards Hill End

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Elizabeth II postbox on Hill View Road, Upper Strensham

Postbox No. WR8 291. See SO9039 : House on Hill View Road, Upper Strensham for context.

JThomas

House on Hill View Road, Upper Strensham

Showing position of Postbox No. WR8 291. See SO9039 : Elizabeth II postbox on Hill View Road, Upper Strensham for postbox

JThomas

View to the Malvern Hills

View over a field of sugar beet with maize beyond. The Malvern Hills are on the horizon.

Philip Halling

Strensham M5 Southbound Services

Gerald England

Lorries at Strensham Services

Gerald England

Strensham Court, Worcestershire

This picture was taken in 1972 by my Dad. The two figures are my little brother, Ian, and I. We are aged twelve and fifteen. My little gang and I used to mess around at Strensham Court. In the kennels (I think they were Kennels) we found a load of old wooden propellers. We used to go all around the Court. We went down the cellars. I ran up the stairs and ran into one of the bedrooms and found that my feet had sank into the rotten floorboard up to my ankles, so I ran out best I could before I fell through the floor! We climbed on to the roof and sat on the apex of the pediment with my legs dangling over (bit scary that!). I was fifteen at the time and some of my slightly older friends had mopeds. What we did was that we made a racing track for the mopeds in front of the Court in the long grass. So we had little races. Someone let me ride their moped. It was great fun. One of my friends, Jeremy Crowley, had a really old moped with bicycle brakes on the front. He was doing a bit of maintenance on the moped. He had taken off the brake block shoes and put them back on the wrong way round. Then he decided to go moped racing again. When he put the front brakes on, the brake blocks shot out of the shoes into the long grass. We looked for them but we could not find them (it was evening and getting dark). So Jeremy had to ride back to Cropthorne or Little Comberton, or wherever he lived, without any front brakes. He had to ride very gingerly, as we know, back brakes ain't that good!

John Ludlow

View to Bredon Hill

View to Bredon Hill, with Parsons' Folly on its summit, from near Harbour Wood at Strensham.

Philip Halling

The M5 motorway at Junction 8

The M5 motorway approaching Junction 8, its junction with the M50 motorway or 'Ross Spur' as it is known. Beyond the junction the motorway descends and then crosses the River Avon and its floodplain. The river is in flood at present.

Philip Halling

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Black Covert is located at Grid Ref: SO8939 (Lat: 52.055412, Lng: -2.1611086)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia