Birch Coppice

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Birch Coppice

Hart's Farm Flat, fertile East Staffordshire.
The patches of woodland form a backdrop along with a sunny early November sky.
Hart's Farm Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Birch Coppice, located in Staffordshire, is a sprawling woodland that spans across a vast area, providing a serene and picturesque environment for nature enthusiasts. This woodland is predominantly populated by birch trees, hence its name, which create a stunning canopy of greenery during the warmer months. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers.

Birch Coppice boasts well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. These trails offer an opportunity to immerse oneself in the peaceful ambiance while taking in the fresh forest air. Along the routes, there are benches and picnic spots, offering a perfect setting for a relaxing break or enjoying a packed lunch amidst nature.

The woodland is also known for its rich biodiversity, with various species of birds, mammals, and insects calling it home. Bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and chaffinches can be spotted among the trees, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits scurry about on the forest floor. Nature enthusiasts can often spot deer grazing in the open meadows adjacent to the woodland.

Birch Coppice offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing visitors with an opportunity to connect with nature. It is an idyllic location for leisurely walks, picnics, birdwatching, or simply unwinding amidst the beauty of the forest.

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Birch Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.847079/-1.8435494 or Grid Reference SK1027. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hart's Farm Flat, fertile East Staffordshire.
The patches of woodland form a backdrop along with a sunny early November sky.
Hart's Farm
Flat, fertile East Staffordshire. The patches of woodland form a backdrop along with a sunny early November sky.
Park Farm Two large farm units one field apart. This is Park Farm photographed from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7331944">SK1026 : Hart's Farm</a> was taken.
Park Farm
Two large farm units one field apart. This is Park Farm photographed from the same spot as SK1026 : Hart's Farm was taken.
Farm tracks To the left to Hart's Farm, to the right to Park Farm.
Both are public rights of way.
Farm tracks
To the left to Hart's Farm, to the right to Park Farm. Both are public rights of way.
Field and Woodland View at Bagots Park Triangulation Pillar Looking eastward.
Field and Woodland View at Bagots Park Triangulation Pillar
Looking eastward.
Field entrance off Hobb Lane
Field entrance off Hobb Lane
Track (footpath) to Knypersley Hall
Track (footpath) to Knypersley Hall
Hobb Lane, heading south-east to Gorsty Hill A single-track lane signposted from the B5013 to Marchington Woodlands.
Hobb Lane, heading south-east to Gorsty Hill
A single-track lane signposted from the B5013 to Marchington Woodlands.
Public footpath from Hobb Lane to Scounslow Green Well-maintained stile, but not much sign of use.
Public footpath from Hobb Lane to Scounslow Green
Well-maintained stile, but not much sign of use.
Farmland west of Roper's Hill Farm On the south side of Hobb Lane.
Farmland west of Roper's Hill Farm
On the south side of Hobb Lane.
Tree in a field boundary, near Marchington Woodlands West of Roper's Hill Farm.
Tree in a field boundary, near Marchington Woodlands
West of Roper's Hill Farm.
Park Lodge Large and Handsome Lodge
Park Lodge
Large and Handsome Lodge
Pylon and Woods
Pylon and Woods
Duns Field Farm
Duns Field Farm
Farm on Thorney Lanes near Abbots Bromley
Farm on Thorney Lanes near Abbots Bromley
The appropriately-named Three Lanes End Farm On Thorney Lanes, near Abbots Bromley
The appropriately-named Three Lanes End Farm
On Thorney Lanes, near Abbots Bromley
Rebels Racing, Marchington Woodlands The rural setting of Marchington Woodlands is the unlikely setting for the headquarters of Rebels Racing who engage in "oval racing" - is this the same as "stock car racing" of my youth? <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rebelsracing.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rebelsracing.com">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>
Rebels Racing, Marchington Woodlands
The rural setting of Marchington Woodlands is the unlikely setting for the headquarters of Rebels Racing who engage in "oval racing" - is this the same as "stock car racing" of my youth? LinkExternal link
Dave Lawrence Haulage Contractors, Marchington Woodlands Marchington Woodlands is the unlikely setting for Dave Lawrence Haulage Contractors, run from this country cottage. It is not certain whether there is a tie-up with Rebels Racing next door, but it seems likely.
Dave Lawrence Haulage Contractors, Marchington Woodlands
Marchington Woodlands is the unlikely setting for Dave Lawrence Haulage Contractors, run from this country cottage. It is not certain whether there is a tie-up with Rebels Racing next door, but it seems likely.
Milking time at Barnes Hill Farm On the road between Marchington and Marchington Woodlands
Milking time at Barnes Hill Farm
On the road between Marchington and Marchington Woodlands
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Birch Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SK1027 (Lat: 52.847079, Lng: -1.8435494)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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