South Covert

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

South Covert

Clouds & Floods Looking South along the M5 from Strensham under a stormy sky. The river Avon is in flood and to the left is the edge of the Cotswolds.
Clouds & Floods Credit: David Stowell

South Covert is a picturesque woodland area located in Worcestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Covering an expansive area, South Covert is characterized by dense forests, towering trees, and a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, providing a haven for various wildlife species.

South Covert is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and offers numerous walking trails and paths for visitors to explore. These trails wind through the woods, leading to hidden glades, babbling brooks, and serene ponds, offering a chance to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat. The woods are home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as mammals such as deer, badgers, and foxes.

In addition to its natural beauty, South Covert also holds historical significance. The woodland is believed to have been in existence for centuries and has witnessed various historical events. Remnants of ancient settlements, such as old stone walls and burial mounds, can still be found within the forest, adding to its allure.

South Covert is a cherished natural treasure in Worcestershire, attracting visitors from near and far who seek solace in its peaceful surroundings and wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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South Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.061692/-2.1279185 or Grid Reference SO9140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clouds & Floods Looking South along the M5 from Strensham under a stormy sky. The river Avon is in flood and to the left is the edge of the Cotswolds.
Clouds & Floods
Looking South along the M5 from Strensham under a stormy sky. The river Avon is in flood and to the left is the edge of the Cotswolds.
Strensham War Memorial and Almshouses. The almshouses bear a crest and date of 1697.
Strensham War Memorial and Almshouses.
The almshouses bear a crest and date of 1697.
Bredon Fields Farm Straw bales at Bredon Fields Farm, in the background are Bredon Fields Cottages.  In the distance is the Spire of Bredon church and on the horizon the escarpment of the Cotswolds
Bredon Fields Farm
Straw bales at Bredon Fields Farm, in the background are Bredon Fields Cottages. In the distance is the Spire of Bredon church and on the horizon the escarpment of the Cotswolds
Stubble field on Bredon Fields Farm Beyond this stubble field on Bredon Fields Farm is Strensham Water Treatment Works which takes water from its intake on the River Severn near Upton-upon-Severn and after treatment the water is then pumped to Coventry.
Stubble field on Bredon Fields Farm
Beyond this stubble field on Bredon Fields Farm is Strensham Water Treatment Works which takes water from its intake on the River Severn near Upton-upon-Severn and after treatment the water is then pumped to Coventry.
Horseshoe Railway Bridge, Bredon's Norton Looking eastwards on the lane from the River Avon.
The space beneath the bridge is horseshoe shaped.
Designed around haywains?
Horseshoe Railway Bridge, Bredon's Norton
Looking eastwards on the lane from the River Avon. The space beneath the bridge is horseshoe shaped. Designed around haywains?
Strensham South Motorway Services Strensham South Motorway Services, on the M5.
Strensham South Motorway Services
Strensham South Motorway Services, on the M5.
The Worcestershire/Gloucestershire boundary The ditch behind the fence is the county boundary between Worcestershire (far side) and Gloucestershire on this side of the fence. Bredon Hill can be seen in the background.
The Worcestershire/Gloucestershire boundary
The ditch behind the fence is the county boundary between Worcestershire (far side) and Gloucestershire on this side of the fence. Bredon Hill can be seen in the background.
Farm road to Bredon Fields Cottages Bredon Hill can be seen in the background on the other side of the River Avon.
Farm road to Bredon Fields Cottages
Bredon Hill can be seen in the background on the other side of the River Avon.
Bredon Field Farm Bredon Field Farm viewed from Mill Lane. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.
Bredon Field Farm
Bredon Field Farm viewed from Mill Lane. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.
The M5 junction 8 View to the south from the bridge carrying Mill Lane. Bredon Field Farm can be seen above the white lorry, one mile south of this junction the M5 crosses the River Avon which at the time of this picture was in flood. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.
The M5 junction 8
View to the south from the bridge carrying Mill Lane. Bredon Field Farm can be seen above the white lorry, one mile south of this junction the M5 crosses the River Avon which at the time of this picture was in flood. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.
Former public house, Strensham This used to be the Cavalier and previously the Pelican Inn, though it is many years since this was a pub.
Former public house, Strensham
This used to be the Cavalier and previously the Pelican Inn, though it is many years since this was a pub.
Strensham Strensham village centre, on the left is the war memorial and almshouses.
Strensham
Strensham village centre, on the left is the war memorial and almshouses.
Strensham south M5 motorway services. Newly rebuilt.
Strensham south M5 motorway services.
Newly rebuilt.
Meadows below Bredon's Norton View south across meadowland towards Bredon. The spire of Bredon church can be seen on the horizon.
Meadows below Bredon's Norton
View south across meadowland towards Bredon. The spire of Bredon church can be seen on the horizon.
Railway Bridge, Bredon's Norton Railway bridge carrying the Worcester to Cheltenham railway over a track providing access to meadows at Bredon's Norton.
Railway Bridge, Bredon's Norton
Railway bridge carrying the Worcester to Cheltenham railway over a track providing access to meadows at Bredon's Norton.
Sheep grazing in a meadow, Bredon's Norton Sheep grazing on a field beside the Worcester to Cheltenham railway at Bredon's Norton.
Sheep grazing in a meadow, Bredon's Norton
Sheep grazing on a field beside the Worcester to Cheltenham railway at Bredon's Norton.
Strensham Court Mews These former mews belonged to Strensham Court (demolished in the 1970s) and were converted to residential accommodation in the 1980s.
Strensham Court Mews
These former mews belonged to Strensham Court (demolished in the 1970s) and were converted to residential accommodation in the 1980s.
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South Covert is located at Grid Ref: SO9140 (Lat: 52.061692, Lng: -2.1279185)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Strensham Rectory
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Eckington Mill
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The Rectort Irrigation Pump
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Strensham Mill
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The Barn Strensham
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