Big Rough

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire North Warwickshire

England

Big Rough

Atherstone Lane towards Baxterley Credit: Ian S

Big Rough is a small woodland area located in Warwickshire, England. Situated within the larger Forest of Arden, it covers an approximate area of 50 acres. The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a dense and diverse ecosystem.

The terrain of Big Rough is characterized by undulating hills and valleys, providing a picturesque and varied landscape. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of leaf litter and moss, creating a haven for a wide range of plant and animal species. Bluebells, foxgloves, and primroses are among the many wildflowers that bloom in the woodland during the spring months.

The forest is home to several species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. It is also a habitat for mammals such as foxes, badgers, and rabbits, as well as numerous small rodents and insects.

Big Rough offers a tranquil environment for visitors to explore and enjoy nature. Several walking trails wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to experience the sights and sounds of the forest. The area is also a popular spot for birdwatching and photography enthusiasts, who can capture the beauty of the woodland and its inhabitants.

Managed by local conservation groups, Big Rough is protected to preserve its natural beauty and biodiversity. It provides a valuable habitat for wildlife and serves as an important green space for the local community and visitors alike.

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Big Rough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.577024/-1.6186754 or Grid Reference SP2597. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Atherstone Lane towards Baxterley

Ian S

Atherstone Lane at Baxterley

Ian S

Baddesley Ensor Church

St Nicholas.

Ian Rob

Baxterley Church

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Heanley Lane nearing Hurley

Robin Stott

Home Farm, Hurley Common

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Boulters Lane, Wood End CV9

This village in north Arden is rather different from its southern Arden namesake in SP1071.

Robin Stott

Remains of a railway footbridge, Birch Coppice

The four supports of the bridge can be seen among the scrub woodland that is growing up on the trackbed of the disused Kingsbury branch line. The footbridge is on a direct route between the village of Wood End and the former Birch Coppice colliery. The disused railway is walkable although it is not a public right of way.

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Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal, Birch Coppice

See SP2599 : Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal This view is from the disused railway line to the south. In the background is the landscaped hill of spoil from the former Birch Coppice colliery. Link

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Business premises at Hurley Hall Farm

A small rural business park has been developed in new and converted buildings.

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Cottage Farm, Hipsley Lane

A sign at the gate proclaims: The Hurcott Herd of pedigree Holstein Friesians P. B. Sutton & Partners Cottage Farm

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A harvested field near Cottage Farm

Judging by the coarseness and light colour of the stalks, this was a field of oilseed rape. Hipsley Lane on the left leads down to Hurley Hall. The location of the high ground in the distance, right — one can only speculate.

Robin Stott

Hipsley Lane

A characteristic Arden scene: a narrow winding lane, thick hedges, and a scatter of dwellings.

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Ornamental trees near Hipsley Farm

The old farm is a still-developing complex of self-catering holiday cottages and apartments.

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Memorials to members of the Redhead family

In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together.

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Memorials to members of the Knowles family

In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together. This low-level Art Deco style of memorial seems to have appeared in the 1920s and was still being used in the 1950s.

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Memorials to members of the Glover family

In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together. The third stone from the left bears the date 1643: the time of the first Civil War. "The church has a west front and bell turret built by Hugh Glover, son of Robert, burnt as a heretic at Coventry in 1555" — from the 1979 Shell Guide to Warwickshire by Douglas Hickman.

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