Shoots Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Shoots Hill Wood

Sale Green Methodist Church I am not sure whether this is currently a functioning church/chapel. — Sale Green Methodist Church Credit: Chris Allen

Shoots Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 15 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature lovers and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful tapestry during the spring and summer months.

Walking through Shoots Hill Wood, visitors can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the trees, offering stunning views and opportunities to spot wildlife. The wood is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Shoots Hill Wood has historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of ancient woodland, dating back hundreds of years. The presence of old, gnarled trees and remnants of ancient wood banks provide evidence of its long-established history.

Shoots Hill Wood is open to the public throughout the year, offering a peaceful retreat for walkers, nature enthusiasts, and families alike. With its serene atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings, this woodland gem in Worcestershire provides an ideal setting for relaxation, exploration, and appreciation of the natural world.

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Shoots Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.214934/-2.1194896 or Grid Reference SO9157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sale Green Methodist Church

I am not sure whether this is currently a functioning church/chapel.

Chris Allen

Path in Trench Wood

Andrew King

Freight Train at Oddingley

EWS Class 66 No 66096 heads a northbound freight train over the Level Crossing at Oddingley

Rob Newman

Oddingley Level Crossing Signal Box

The small signal box at Oddingley which controls the level crossing with a minor road

Rob Newman

Field entrance and footpath off Netherwood Lane

Field entrance and footpath off Netherwood Lane to the north of Crowle.

Philip Halling

Netherwood Lane

Netherwood Lane links the villages of Crowle and Oddingley.

Philip Halling

Village pond and cottage, Crowle

A very traditional scene of a village pond and cottage in the village of Crowle.

Philip Halling

Path through Pope's Wood

Path through Pope's Wood, part of the Worcestershire Wildlife Nature Reserve of Trench Wood near Sale Green.

Philip Halling

Wheatfield at Sale Green

View across a field of wheat from a footpath near Sale Green. The buildings of Diamond Hall Farm can be seen in the middle distance with Bredon Hill on the distant horizon.

Philip Halling

A shady path in Trench Wood near Sale Green

Trench Wood is a woodland nature reserve, jointly managed by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, and Butterfly Conservation. It is ancient woodland with mature oak and ash trees. With rides and open areas, it is one of the richest woodland sites for wildlife in Worcestershire.

P L Chadwick

Car park at Trench Wood, near Sale Green

The car park has been reduced in size, with the part furthest from the entrance blocked by a gate. This can be opened for genuine groups of visitors. It is hoped this will reduce the considerable problem of fly-tipping, probably by people with vans & pick-up trucks, who won't purchase a licence to tip at proper sites. It is difficult to see why anyone else would fly-tip here, when there are so many proper disposal facilities in the larger towns.

P L Chadwick

Gate near the end of the car park, Trench Wood near Sale Green

The gate shuts off the part of the car park furthest from the entrance. See:- SO9258 : Car park at Trench Wood, near Sale Green.

P L Chadwick

Trench Wood seen from the car park, near Sale Green

Trench Wood has been a nature reserve for well over twenty years. Prior to this it was clear-felled in the 1940's, and replanted with species suitable for making paintbrush and broom handles. As a result the wood today contains hazel, beech, silver birch, grey alder and sycamore.

P L Chadwick

Nature Trail waymarker, Trench Wood near Sale Green

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, and Butterfly Conservation, the two charitable organisations managing the wood, have created a nature trail. SO9258 : Nature Trail, Trench Wood, near Sale Green.

P L Chadwick

Nature Trail, Trench Wood, near Sale Green

Part of the nature trail running through the wood. See also:- SO9258 : Nature Trail waymarker, Trench Wood near Sale Green.

P L Chadwick

A sunny spot with a seat, Trench Wood, near Sale Green

One of the many good things about this attractive wood, is that a lot of seats have been provided, which is perhaps more appreciated the older you get. Recently a programme has commenced of replacing older seats, which are showing their age, with new seats. This is one of the new seats.

P L Chadwick