Swan Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Swan Pool

Car park off Dry Mill Lane This is a new car park for people walking in the Wyre Forest and is the recommended car park for visitors to Knowles Mill. A fellow collaborator has kindly confirmed my position and view direction. — Car park off Dry Mill Lane Credit: Chris Allen

Swan Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Worcestershire, England. It is a beautiful area surrounded by lush greenery, making it a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for nature lovers. The pool itself is a small body of water, resembling a pond or a lake, and is home to an abundance of aquatic plants and animals.

The pool is named after the swans that inhabit the area, adding to its charm and serenity. These graceful birds can often be seen gliding across the calm waters, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The pool is also frequented by other waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, adding to the diverse array of wildlife found in the area.

The pool is surrounded by a marshland, which is characterized by its wet and marshy conditions. This creates a unique habitat for various plant species, including reeds, bulrushes, and water lilies. Additionally, the marsh provides an ideal environment for numerous species of insects and amphibians.

The pool is a popular spot for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide variety of bird species throughout the year. Visitors can observe a plethora of birds, including herons, kingfishers, and warblers, making it a haven for bird enthusiasts.

Swan Pool offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking to connect with nature. Its diverse ecosystem, abundant wildlife, and stunning surroundings make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Worcestershire's natural landscape.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Swan Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.374423/-2.3526383 or Grid Reference SO7675. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car park off Dry Mill Lane

This is a new car park for people walking in the Wyre Forest and is the recommended car park for visitors to Knowles Mill. A fellow collaborator has kindly confirmed my position and view direction.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill

Preserved derelict flour mill on the Dowles Brook in the Wyre Forest. The remains of the overshot waterwheel are behind the curved wall in the foreground and the tail race is in a tunnel.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill - the remains of the waterwheel

This was an overshot waterwheel with the leat coming in at high level on the left and the portal of the tail race tunnel visible to the right.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill - machinery

A nineteenth century watermill that went out of use in 1891 when it was damaged by a flood following a big freeze. It is the only recognisable mill in the Wyre Forest. This somewhat sharpened (really!) shot shows the pit wheel, wallower, great spur wheel and crown wheel. There is a surviving stone nut and quant on the right with a bed stone on the floor above. The other stone nut and the other stones have gone. There is a fragmented French burr stone on the ground inside.

Chris Allen

Knowles Mill

Nineteenth century watermill that has been out of use since 1891 and is now preserved by the National Trust. The bridge in the foreground crosses the Dowles Brook.

Chris Allen

Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley

There is both a kissing gate here, and a gate wide enough to let a vehicle pass through. On the other side is a track, with a rough stone surface, which makes a steep descent down to a pond and a steam. SO7676 : Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley. SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick

Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley

The pond is at the bottom of the track, but not visible in this photograph. SO7676 : Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley. SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick

Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley

The pond is on the left but difficult to see, as its surface is reflecting the trees which hang overhead. It is one of several which are linked by a small stream, and appears to be either artificial or enlarged from the original. SO7676 : Gated entrance to track in Wyre Forest near Bewdley. SO7676 : Track to pond in Wyre Forest, near Bewdley. SO7676 : Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick

Pond in Wyre Forest near Bewdley

The pond may be artificial or artificially enlarged. It lies on a stream which runs through the forest. SO7676 : Pond and track in the Wyre Forest near Bewdley.

P L Chadwick