Barnsley Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shropshire

England

Barnsley Pool

Stanmore Hall Touring Park A very high class site set among mature trees and with a 2 acre lake.
Stanmore Hall Touring Park Credit: Ken Walton

Barnsley Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Shropshire, England. Situated in the heart of the countryside, this natural water feature boasts stunning scenery and a diverse ecosystem.

Covering an area of approximately 5 acres, Barnsley Pool attracts nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. It is surrounded by lush greenery and tall reeds, providing a perfect habitat for various species of birds, insects, and aquatic plants. The pool itself is teeming with life, with an abundance of fish, frogs, and waterfowl that call this place home.

The water in Barnsley Pool is crystal clear and unpolluted, making it a haven for wildlife. It is fed by natural springs and underground streams, ensuring a constant flow of clean, fresh water. The pool is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 2 meters, allowing sunlight to penetrate the water and support the growth of aquatic vegetation.

Visitors to Barnsley Pool can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by the sounds of nature. The area is ideal for birdwatching, with a wide variety of species to be spotted, including herons, ducks, and kingfishers. There are also several walking trails around the pool, allowing visitors to explore the area and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Barnsley Pool is a hidden gem in the Shropshire countryside, offering a unique and unspoiled natural environment for both wildlife and humans to enjoy. Whether it's a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or simply appreciating the beauty of nature, this freshwater marsh is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.

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Barnsley Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.532257/-2.365666 or Grid Reference SO7592. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stanmore Hall Touring Park A very high class site set among mature trees and with a 2 acre lake.
Stanmore Hall Touring Park
A very high class site set among mature trees and with a 2 acre lake.
Old Lodge Farm
Old Lodge Farm
Cottages, Roughton
Cottages, Roughton
Near Lower Lodge Farm
Near Lower Lodge Farm
Barnsley Lane Landfill
Barnsley Lane Landfill
The Lion O'Morfe, Farmcote
The Lion O'Morfe, Farmcote
Pasture Near Upper Farmcote
Pasture Near Upper Farmcote
Crop fields near Barnsley in Shropshire The gently undulating nature of much of the land is ideal for crops of many sorts.
Crop fields near Barnsley in Shropshire
The gently undulating nature of much of the land is ideal for crops of many sorts.
Shropshire pasture and Rowdale House Farm near Woundale The hilly nature of this area and its sandy subsoil mean the land is best kept under grass.
Shropshire pasture and Rowdale House Farm near Woundale
The hilly nature of this area and its sandy subsoil mean the land is best kept under grass.
Byway near Upper Farmcote in Shropshire Looking north, there is mixed woodland (Bridal Coppice and Morfe Covert) off to the left, and pasture off to the right of this tree lined byway.
Byway near Upper Farmcote in Shropshire
Looking north, there is mixed woodland (Bridal Coppice and Morfe Covert) off to the left, and pasture off to the right of this tree lined byway.
The Lion o' Morfe, Upper Farmcote, Shropshire An attractive real ale pub, but not open every weekday lunchtime.

Update 2022: Opening 12:00-23:00 daily.

January 2022: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7083382">SO7791 : The Lion o' Morfe in Upper Farmcote, Shropshire</a>
The Lion o' Morfe, Upper Farmcote, Shropshire
An attractive real ale pub, but not open every weekday lunchtime. Update 2022: Opening 12:00-23:00 daily. January 2022: SO7791 : The Lion o' Morfe in Upper Farmcote, Shropshire
Public Footpath, Barnsley, Shropshire A very attractive rural pathway between the fields.
Public Footpath, Barnsley, Shropshire
A very attractive rural pathway between the fields.
Public Footpath, Barnsley, Shropshire The path dips down here, towards Rowdale House Farm (left of hedge).
Public Footpath, Barnsley, Shropshire
The path dips down here, towards Rowdale House Farm (left of hedge).
Dead Football Ground with Dandelions, Barnsley, Shropshire The building is the former changing rooms (home team this end, please!). A set of goal posts still leans against one wall. Dandelion wine makers, please take note.
Dead Football Ground with Dandelions, Barnsley, Shropshire
The building is the former changing rooms (home team this end, please!). A set of goal posts still leans against one wall. Dandelion wine makers, please take note.
Yet ANOTHER Field of Yellow! Barnsley, Shropshire ........but this time a whole field of dandelions for a change! The field used to be a football ground. The former changing rooms in the north-western corner are marked on this 1:50000 map, but not on the 1:25000 maps of 1999 or 2006.
Yet ANOTHER Field of Yellow! Barnsley, Shropshire
........but this time a whole field of dandelions for a change! The field used to be a football ground. The former changing rooms in the north-western corner are marked on this 1:50000 map, but not on the 1:25000 maps of 1999 or 2006.
The Lion o'  Morfe, Upper Farmcote, Shropshire Front view of this real ale pub (not open every weekday lunchtime). The Lion o' Morfe became a country pub in the 1850s. Morfe is from the Welsh name meaning marsh.

Update: 2022. Opening daily 12:00-23:00.
The Lion o' Morfe, Upper Farmcote, Shropshire
Front view of this real ale pub (not open every weekday lunchtime). The Lion o' Morfe became a country pub in the 1850s. Morfe is from the Welsh name meaning marsh. Update: 2022. Opening daily 12:00-23:00.
Mixed Farming north of Upper Farmcote in Shropshire Sheep grazing, and ploughed fields ready for crops on the other side of the lane. The residences to the left on the lane are called "Three Dwellings".
Mixed Farming north of Upper Farmcote in Shropshire
Sheep grazing, and ploughed fields ready for crops on the other side of the lane. The residences to the left on the lane are called "Three Dwellings".
Cattle and crop fields, Woundale, Shropshire The area is dedicated to mixed farming, and woodland management. This image is useful for examining with the 1:25000 OS map showing field boundaries and lanes. Three Dwellings are to the right of the clump of trees on the near lane.
Cattle and crop fields, Woundale, Shropshire
The area is dedicated to mixed farming, and woodland management. This image is useful for examining with the 1:25000 OS map showing field boundaries and lanes. Three Dwellings are to the right of the clump of trees on the near lane.
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Barnsley Pool is located at Grid Ref: SO7592 (Lat: 52.532257, Lng: -2.365666)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Located within 500m of 52.532257,-2.365666
Barnsley
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Name Lt: Barnslis
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.5347277/-2.3636057
Marker: aerial
Operator: CLH
Operator Old: GPSS
Ref: MP 2880
Ref GPSS: 18043
Utility: oil
Lat/Long: 52.5331695/-2.3726962
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