Eyton upon the Weald Moors

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Eyton upon the Weald Moors

New housing on Peregrine Way Part of a new housing estate opposite Apley Castle Park.
New housing on Peregrine Way Credit: Penny Mayes

Eyton upon the Weald Moors is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated on the northern edge of the Weald Moors, an area known for its fertile agricultural land, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

The village is characterized by its charming traditional architecture, with many of the houses and buildings dating back several centuries. The local church, St. Catherine's, is a notable landmark, showcasing beautiful Norman and Gothic features.

Despite its rural setting, Eyton upon the Weald Moors benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. The village is conveniently located just a few miles from the bustling market town of Wellington, providing residents with easy access to a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The larger towns of Telford and Shrewsbury are also within reach, offering further opportunities for employment, leisure, and cultural activities.

The Weald Moors, which extend to the east of the village, are of significant ecological importance. They are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including several rare and protected species. The area attracts wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers who enjoy exploring the network of footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the moors.

Overall, Eyton upon the Weald Moors offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle, with the added convenience of nearby amenities and access to the natural beauty of the Weald Moors.

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New housing on Peregrine Way Part of a new housing estate opposite Apley Castle Park.
New housing on Peregrine Way
Part of a new housing estate opposite Apley Castle Park.
Visitor map at Apley Woods Marked on the OS map as Apley Castle Park, Apley Woods seems a reasonable name. The top right corner, under the key, marked as meadows here, is actually part of the new housing estate - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7078754">SJ6513 : New housing on Peregrine Way</a>.
The map offers two suggested routes, and the paths are colour-coded for accessibility. We had no pushchairs or wheelchairs, so having figured out the less 'accessible' areas just included short flights of shallow steps, we wandered along various paths within the shorter route.
Visitor map at Apley Woods
Marked on the OS map as Apley Castle Park, Apley Woods seems a reasonable name. The top right corner, under the key, marked as meadows here, is actually part of the new housing estate - see SJ6513 : New housing on Peregrine Way. The map offers two suggested routes, and the paths are colour-coded for accessibility. We had no pushchairs or wheelchairs, so having figured out the less 'accessible' areas just included short flights of shallow steps, we wandered along various paths within the shorter route.
Apley Woods It looks like someone has tried to build a shelter around this rather scruffy yew tree.
Apley Woods
It looks like someone has tried to build a shelter around this rather scruffy yew tree.
Apley Woods 1881 map of the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT">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>
Current Apley Woods website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk">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>
Apley Woods
1881 map of the area LinkExternal link Current Apley Woods website LinkExternal link
Apley Woods 1881 map of the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101594272#zoom=5&lat=2427&lon=3639&layers=BT">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>
Current Apley Woods website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.apleywoods.co.uk">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>
Apley Woods
1881 map of the area LinkExternal link Current Apley Woods website LinkExternal link
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture Carved from a tree stump.
For a closer look see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture
Carved from a tree stump. For a closer look see Link and Link.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture Carved from a tree stump.
For other views see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079032">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture
Carved from a tree stump. For other views see Link and Link.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture Carved from a tree stump.
For other views see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079027">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079021">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Badger sculpture
Carved from a tree stump. For other views see Link and Link.
Apley Woods : Roots of a fallen tree It must have fallen some years ago, judging by the regrowth seen here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079050" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079050">Link</a>.
Apley Woods : Roots of a fallen tree
It must have fallen some years ago, judging by the regrowth seen here Link.
Apley Woods : Regrowth of a fallen tree See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079048" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079048">Link</a> for the roots.
Apley Woods : Regrowth of a fallen tree
See Link for the roots.
Apley Woods Much of this mixed woodland is too dark for much of an understory. I guess more light gets in under the deciduous trees.
Apley Woods
Much of this mixed woodland is too dark for much of an understory. I guess more light gets in under the deciduous trees.
Apley Woods One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079063" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079063">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see Link.
Apley Woods One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079060" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079060">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
One of two ponds in this part of the wood. For another view see Link.
Apley Woods Fungus in a rotting tree. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079071" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079071">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
Fungus in a rotting tree. See also Link.
Apley Woods Fungus in a rotting tree. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079070" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7079070">Link</a>.
Apley Woods
Fungus in a rotting tree. See also Link.
Apley Woods It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods
It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods
It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
Apley Woods
It's odd to see so many tall, skinny yew trees, perhaps they are grown-out hedges. I'm used to finding ancient, fat, hollow ones in churchyards.
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Eyton upon the Weald Moors is located at Grid Ref: SJ6514 (Lat: 52.727926, Lng: -2.517072)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Eyton upon the Weald Moors
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Lat/Long: 52.7294957/-2.5169576
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