Fernhill Heath

Settlement in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Fernhill Heath

Fernhill Heath is a small village located in Worcestershire, England. It is situated approximately three miles north of Worcester city center and is part of the Worcester urban area. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland creating a peaceful and rural setting.

Fernhill Heath has a population of around 2,000 residents and is a close-knit community with a strong sense of local pride. The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, village hall, post office, and several shops and pubs. There are also recreational facilities such as a sports field and playground, making it a popular choice for families.

The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the nearby M5 motorway and A38 road, making it a convenient location for commuters. There are also regular bus services to Worcester and other surrounding towns.

Overall, Fernhill Heath offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents, with a strong community spirit and a range of amenities to cater to their needs.

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Fernhill Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.226751/-2.198347 or Grid Reference SO8658. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Malvern Hills from Fernhill Heath

The Malvern Hills are just visible on the horizon, viewed from just north of Fernhill Heath

Philip Halling

Droitwich Canal at Porter's Mill

The remains of a lock on the Droitwich canal. To see the same scene almost seven years later see: SO8660 : Lock at Porter's Mill

Philip Halling

Droitwich Canal at Porter's Mill

Droitwich canal was built by James Brindley and opened in 1771, it was abandoned in 1939.

Philip Halling

Droitwich Canal

I believe the local council are surveying with a view to reopening.

Iain Macaulay

Lock 3 on Droitwich Canal

This is the last restored lock at the northern end of the canal. there is an adjoining circular overflow weir (q.v.)

Chris Allen

Circular overflow weir by lock 3, Droitwich Canal

Brindley was involved with this canal and this is like the circular (tumbling) weirs on the Staffs & Worcs Canal. I believe it was quite a shock when this appeared out of the undergrowth.

Chris Allen

Lock 4, Droitwich Canal

This section is decidedly disused. There's a nasty bloom on the water. The mild winter has left the canal largely covered by green algae.

Chris Allen

Lock Cottage by lock 5, Droitwich Canal

The lock here is pretty derelict.

Chris Allen

Porter's Mill

Now a dwelling. A large water mill with 1861 in the brickwork on the upstream side. Fed from the River Salwarpe.

Chris Allen

Porter's Mill

The upstream side.

Chris Allen

Lane near Porter's Mill

Looking southwards on another wet summer afternoon.

Trevor Rickard

Lock keepers cottage near Porter's Mill

From the canal bridge looking across the disused lock.

Trevor Rickard

Droitwich Barge Canal

From the bridge near Porter's Mill. In summer, the canal is totally green with duckweed.

Trevor Rickard

Disused section of the Droitwich Canal

The canal is just about navigable from Droitwich to Ladywood, but this lower section has been totally taken over by nature. When restoration takes place, new reed beds will be planted near the canal to preserve as much of this environment as possible.

Trevor Rickard

Horse paddocks near Porter's Mill

Viewed from the lane near the canal. The mill is the large building on the right.

Trevor Rickard

Worcester to Droitwich Railway

Looking towards Worcester from the bridge on Strand Lane.

Bob Embleton

Droitwich Barge Canal Lock 5, looking north east

At the time this photo was taken in March 2008 this section of the canal was not navigable.

P L Chadwick

Droitwich Barge Canal, looking southwest from lock 5

Road access to this lock is by means of narrow country roads but there is a very small roadside car park just south of the lock. This is where the parked car in the far distance is.

P L Chadwick

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Fernhill Heath is located at Grid Ref: SO8658 (Lat: 52.226751, Lng: -2.198347)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia