Burrington Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Herefordshire

England

Burrington Pool

Track heading to Burrington — Track heading to Burrington Credit: N Chadwick

Burrington Pool is a picturesque freshwater lake located in Herefordshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling countryside, it covers an area of approximately 5 acres. The pool, also known as a pond or lake, is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and those seeking a tranquil escape.

Surrounded by lush vegetation and bordered by reed beds, Burrington Pool provides a diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. It is home to a wide range of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and swans, which can be observed gracefully gliding across its calm waters. The lake's reed beds provide a vital breeding ground for many bird species, such as reed warblers and herons.

The pool itself is fed by natural springs, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater. This creates an ideal environment for aquatic plants to thrive, offering a vibrant display of colors throughout the year. The clear waters of Burrington Pool also support a healthy population of fish, making it a popular spot for anglers.

Visitors to Burrington Pool can enjoy the serenity of the surroundings by taking leisurely walks along its banks or simply sitting on one of the benches dotted around the area. The tranquil atmosphere is further enhanced by the gentle rustling of reeds and the melodious songs of the birds that call this place home.

Overall, Burrington Pool offers a delightful escape into nature, providing a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in the beauty of the Herefordshire countryside.

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Burrington Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.343589/-2.8143685 or Grid Reference SO4472. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track heading to Burrington

Track heading to Burrington

Coppiced tree and fence

Coppiced tree and fence

Track heading downhill towards Burrington

Track heading downhill towards Burrington

Coppiced trees on the edge of Bringewood Forest An ancient hunting forest on the Ludlow Anticlyne. Traditionally an oak forest, coppiced for charcoal it is now a commercial conifer wood. It is managed, but not entirely owned by the Forestry Commission.
The charcoal used to supply the iron smelters at Bringewood Forge.
Since the late 1970s the forest has been opened up to recreational use and is now quite busy, with a dense path network.
The forest carries a large herd of fallow deer including the long haired variety supposedly unique to Haye Park.

Coppiced trees on the edge of Bringewood Forest

An ancient hunting forest on the Ludlow Anticlyne. Traditionally an oak forest, coppiced for charcoal it is now a commercial conifer wood. It is managed, but not entirely owned by the Forestry Commission. The charcoal used to supply the iron smelters at Bringewood Forge. Since the late 1970s the forest has been opened up to recreational use and is now quite busy, with a dense path network. The forest carries a large herd of fallow deer including the long haired variety supposedly unique to Haye Park.

Coppiced fencing near Monstay

Coppiced fencing near Monstay

Track footpath junction near Monstay The path goes down to Monstay Farm.

Track footpath junction near Monstay

The path goes down to Monstay Farm.

The edge of Bringewood (Mortimer) Forest The Mortimer Forest is the name given to the remnant of a Saxon Hunting forest on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border near Ludlow (Bringewood Forest). It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, who invented the name. The forest has car parks, information boards and trails. The underlying rocks are Upper Silurian and the forest is the type site for these rocks (the Ludlovian).

The edge of Bringewood (Mortimer) Forest

The Mortimer Forest is the name given to the remnant of a Saxon Hunting forest on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border near Ludlow (Bringewood Forest). It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, who invented the name. The forest has car parks, information boards and trails. The underlying rocks are Upper Silurian and the forest is the type site for these rocks (the Ludlovian).

Open gate to New House

Open gate to New House

Bringewood (Mortimer) Forest The Mortimer Forest is the name given to the remnant of a Saxon Hunting forest on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border near Ludlow (Bringewood Forest). It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, who invented the name. The forest has car parks, information boards and trails. The underlying rocks are Upper Silurian and the forest is the type site for these rocks (the Ludlovian).

Bringewood (Mortimer) Forest

The Mortimer Forest is the name given to the remnant of a Saxon Hunting forest on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border near Ludlow (Bringewood Forest). It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, who invented the name. The forest has car parks, information boards and trails. The underlying rocks are Upper Silurian and the forest is the type site for these rocks (the Ludlovian).

Track to new House

Track to new House

Mortimer (Bringewood) Forest The Mortimer Forest is the name given to the remnant of a Saxon Hunting forest on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border near Ludlow (Bringewood Forest). It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, who invented the name. The forest has car parks, information boards and trails. The underlying rocks are Upper Silurian and the forest is the type site for these rocks (the Ludlovian).

Mortimer (Bringewood) Forest

The Mortimer Forest is the name given to the remnant of a Saxon Hunting forest on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border near Ludlow (Bringewood Forest). It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, who invented the name. The forest has car parks, information boards and trails. The underlying rocks are Upper Silurian and the forest is the type site for these rocks (the Ludlovian).

Track to New House

Track to New House

Heading to New House

Heading to New House

A field of Maize on the edge of Bringewood Maize is a cereal crop, indigenous to the Americas. In Britain it is usually called corn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize">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>

A field of Maize on the edge of Bringewood

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Maize near New House

Maize near New House

Track heading to New House

Track heading to New House

Barn near New House

Barn near New House

New House

New House

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Burrington Pool is located at Grid Ref: SO4472 (Lat: 52.343589, Lng: -2.8143685)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.343589,-2.8143685

Burrington

Place: village

Wikidata: Q3784129

Lat/Long: 52.3443063/-2.8187977

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.3440915/-2.8201784

Post Box

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: SY8 7

Royal Cypher: VR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356

Lat/Long: 52.3466146/-2.8185185

Barrier: stile

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3394018/-2.8161559

Barrier: stile

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3393412/-2.8161934

Cast Iron Grave Slabs

Historic: memorial

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3441172/-2.8198667

Bench

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3443359/-2.8197674

Grit Bin

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3460711/-2.8186624

Grit Bin

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3446677/-2.8188515

Information: board

Source: survey

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 52.3436305/-2.8193839

Grit Bin

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3436223/-2.8193879

Amenity Disused: phone

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3436395/-2.8193758

Grit Bin

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3430709/-2.8198707

Barrier: stile

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.3440555/-2.8207638

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 52.3419285/-2.8135

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 52.3421703/-2.8142975

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

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