The Warren

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

The Warren

The Pad Barn, Kemerton The barn is an isolated building among fields belonging to a farm which has its farmhouse and farmyard near the centre of the village. Kemerton is unusual in having most of its farmhouses in the village with their land stretching away from the village centre. As well as the barn shown which was used to store hay and crops, there used to be a range of open fronted cattle sheds forming an L shape with the barn. — The Pad Barn, Kemerton Credit: David Hawgood

The Warren is a picturesque area located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated amidst the stunning woodlands and forests of the region, it offers a tranquil and serene setting for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Covering a vast expanse, The Warren is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The lush greenery is dominated by various species of trees, including oak, beech, and pine, providing a haven for wildlife. Nature lovers can spot a wide variety of birds, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as animals like deer and foxes.

The area is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and cycling, with numerous trails and paths that wind through the enchanting woodlands. These routes allow visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

In addition to its natural beauty, The Warren is also home to historical landmarks. It is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. One notable feature is the remains of a medieval settlement, which adds a sense of intrigue and history to the area.

Whether it's exploring the enchanting woodlands, observing wildlife, or simply enjoying the tranquility, The Warren offers a serene and idyllic setting for those seeking a connection with nature and a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.056596/-2.073285 or Grid Reference SO9539. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pad Barn, Kemerton The barn is an isolated building among fields belonging to a farm which has its farmhouse and farmyard near the centre of the village. Kemerton is unusual in having most of its farmhouses in the village with their land stretching away from the village centre. As well as the barn shown which was used to store hay and crops, there used to be a range of open fronted cattle sheds forming an L shape with the barn.

The Pad Barn, Kemerton

The barn is an isolated building among fields belonging to a farm which has its farmhouse and farmyard near the centre of the village. Kemerton is unusual in having most of its farmhouses in the village with their land stretching away from the village centre. As well as the barn shown which was used to store hay and crops, there used to be a range of open fronted cattle sheds forming an L shape with the barn.

Cattle by the Pad Barn, Kemerton View across to Merecombe Hill.

Cattle by the Pad Barn, Kemerton

View across to Merecombe Hill.

Pasture on Bredon Hill This big field at the top of The Pad has been pasture for at least 70 years. The public footpath used to run through the field, but has been diverted around the edge.

Pasture on Bredon Hill

This big field at the top of The Pad has been pasture for at least 70 years. The public footpath used to run through the field, but has been diverted around the edge.

Seat provided by BTCV built into wall

The BTCV logo shown in SO9438 : BTCV logo carved on wooden bench is carved into the wooden seat built into the wall, which forms a back to the seat. There is a fine view across Bredon Hill.

BTCV logo carved on wooden bench

On the seat shown in SO9438 : Seat provided by BTCV built into wall. BTCV used to be called the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. It is a large organisation, over 700 staff, over 600,000 volunteers. The seat is close to the Kemerton Conservation nature reserve in an old quarry.

Cowslips on Bredon Hill On the grass verge of a farm track

Cowslips on Bredon Hill

On the grass verge of a farm track

Hollow in pasture on Bredon Hill View from footpath.

Hollow in pasture on Bredon Hill

View from footpath.

Barn at Sundial Farm This barn is in Kemerton, but is now part of Overbury farms.

Barn at Sundial Farm

This barn is in Kemerton, but is now part of Overbury farms.

Rebuilding dry stone wall above Kemerton The blog <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://farmerjakef.blogspot.com/2011/01/stone-wall-regeneration.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://farmerjakef.blogspot.com/2011/01/stone-wall-regeneration.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> by &quot;Farmer Jake&quot; (Jake Freestone) who is manager for Overbury Farms discusses this rebuilding. The wall had been knocked down in places by deer jumping over it. While rebuilding as a dry stone wall, they are also cementing in steel posts to hold two strands of wire above the wall, to stop the damage from deer. Some funding comes from a Higher Level Stewardship agreement.
The blog includes &quot;Stone walling is a very skilled and painstakingly slow operation hence the large costs involved in restoration. A typical wall, if you are using a proportion of new stone will cost somewhere in the region of £100/metre. This would include the toppers and the top wire used to try and keep the deer from leaping over the wall knocking it down. Our walls are being repaired by Matthew Ferguson who is based at Guiting Power.&quot;

Rebuilding dry stone wall above Kemerton

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by "Farmer Jake" (Jake Freestone) who is manager for Overbury Farms discusses this rebuilding. The wall had been knocked down in places by deer jumping over it. While rebuilding as a dry stone wall, they are also cementing in steel posts to hold two strands of wire above the wall, to stop the damage from deer. Some funding comes from a Higher Level Stewardship agreement. The blog includes "Stone walling is a very skilled and painstakingly slow operation hence the large costs involved in restoration. A typical wall, if you are using a proportion of new stone will cost somewhere in the region of £100/metre. This would include the toppers and the top wire used to try and keep the deer from leaping over the wall knocking it down. Our walls are being repaired by Matthew Ferguson who is based at Guiting Power."

Track along the crest of Bredon Hill This track used to be part of a route from Evesham to Tewkesbury passable when the going in the vale was difficult because of mud.

Track along the crest of Bredon Hill

This track used to be part of a route from Evesham to Tewkesbury passable when the going in the vale was difficult because of mud.

Permissive path sign on Overbury Estates One of the routes to the top of Bredon Hill.

Permissive path sign on Overbury Estates

One of the routes to the top of Bredon Hill.

Harrowed field on Bredon Hill Historically the land near the top of Bredon Hill was pasture, with arable land in the vale. Now there are a number of arable fields near the top.

Harrowed field on Bredon Hill

Historically the land near the top of Bredon Hill was pasture, with arable land in the vale. Now there are a number of arable fields near the top.

Folding rake - agricultural machinery - on Bredon Hill This rake was by arable land on Overbury Farms.

Folding rake - agricultural machinery - on Bredon Hill

This rake was by arable land on Overbury Farms.

Seed sowing machine on Bredon Hill Several fields in the area had recently been harrowed and raked for seed sowing.

Seed sowing machine on Bredon Hill

Several fields in the area had recently been harrowed and raked for seed sowing.

Fiddlers Knap on Bredon Hill Fidlers Knap is mixed woodland, some conifers and some deciduous trees. A belt of trees continues on up the hill from this wood.

Fiddlers Knap on Bredon Hill

Fidlers Knap is mixed woodland, some conifers and some deciduous trees. A belt of trees continues on up the hill from this wood.

Old quarry by Fiddlers Knap There were a number of small limestone quarries on Bredon Hill, used to extract stone for buildings and walls.

Old quarry by Fiddlers Knap

There were a number of small limestone quarries on Bredon Hill, used to extract stone for buildings and walls.

Permissive path through arable land This land used to have plum and apple orchards.

Permissive path through arable land

This land used to have plum and apple orchards.

Bell's Castle with cherry blossom The land around here used to be all full of fruit trees with bright blossom in spring. Now the only blossom is from ornamental trees.

Bell's Castle with cherry blossom

The land around here used to be all full of fruit trees with bright blossom in spring. Now the only blossom is from ornamental trees.

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The Warren is located at Grid Ref: SO9539 (Lat: 52.056596, Lng: -2.073285)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Located within 500m of 52.056596,-2.073285

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 52.0589652/-2.0709341

Barrier: stile

Material: wood

Step Count: 2

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 52.056041/-2.0735564

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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