Ruckley Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shropshire

England

Ruckley Pool

Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford. The business end of the MIG-21 on display in the Cold War Museum at RAF Cosford. — Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford. Credit: Peter Evans

Ruckley Pool is a picturesque freshwater lake located in the county of Shropshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery, this natural water body attracts locals and tourists alike with its tranquil beauty and diverse ecosystem.

Spanning approximately 5 acres, Ruckley Pool is surrounded by a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a serene and secluded atmosphere. The crystal-clear waters of the lake are fed by natural springs and rainfall, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. This makes it an ideal habitat for a variety of aquatic plants and animals.

The pool boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Water lilies, reeds, and rushes can be spotted dotting the edges of the lake, providing shelter and food for a multitude of insects and birds. Dragonflies and butterflies flutter above the water's surface, adding vibrant splashes of color to the landscape.

The lake is also home to a variety of fish species, including perch, pike, and roach. Anglers are often seen casting their lines from the banks, hoping to reel in a prized catch. The surrounding area is a haven for birdwatchers, with common sightings including moorhens, herons, and kingfishers.

Ruckley Pool offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the lakeside path, taking in the breathtaking views and listening to the soothing sounds of nature. With its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, Ruckley Pool is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Shropshire.

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Cold War Museum Mig-21, Cosford.

The business end of the MIG-21 on display in the Cold War Museum at RAF Cosford.

Peter Evans

Farmland near Tong

Stephen Richards

Neachley Lane near Tong (1)

Behind the wall lies a field and then a pumping station.

Stephen Richards

Pumping station near Tong

Neachley Pumping Station, probably dating from the 1950s or 1960s.

Stephen Richards

Neachley Lane near Tong (2)

Heading towards Shifnal through a small, unnamed wood.

Stephen Richards

Saint Bartholomew, Tong

Ian S

Part of the car park at the RAF Museum, Cosford

The car park is large and operates on a pay-and-display basis at a fairly nominal rate that makes a longer visit reasonable value for money. Entrance to the museum itself is free. There are a few planes exhibited out-of-doors as there still isn't room for every single plane, especially the larger ones, to be displayed inside the museum's excellent award-winning buildings. The museum site covers some 35 acres in all and comprises a visitor centre and three to four hangars for the exhibits.

Jeremy Bolwell

External exhibit at the RAF Museum, Cosford

As visitors walk between the hangars housing the internal exhibits they pass beneath several planes on display out-of-doors such as this Dutch Navy (Kon. Marine) Lockheed Neptune, as the name suggests, an anti-submarine aircraft.

Jeremy Bolwell

Inside part of the RAF Museum, Cosford

The scale of the site is very impressive, covering 35 acres and comprising four large hangars, one of which is a purpose-built modern structure housing the Cold War era exhibits, the size of some of the individual planes on show is also impressive to say the least; here visitors are dwarfed by a Lincoln bomber (a late in the war follower of the more famous Lancaster bomber). The significance of some of the exhibits is also staggering and include a Polaris nuclear missile, a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, a Gloster Javelin, a MIG 21, a Vulcan, Valiant and Victor, Spitfires and Hurricanes...in fact the list is too long, I could simply just go on.....and on....

Jeremy Bolwell

The National Cold War Exhibition building at the RAF Museum, Cosford

It takes a pretty amazing building to house a pretty amazing exhibition covering a key part of recent history and this building is certainly fit for purpose. It is an arresting sight and architecturally the structure seems to echo the theme of the Cold War era; it is twisted, warped and emanates a coldness on a December day that stops you in your tracks. This building protects exhibits that survived that era.

Jeremy Bolwell

Part of the display inside the National Cold War Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Cosford

A Vulcan bomber hangs inside the massive building. Top marks to the people who evolved this display, it has something for everyone from ex-service personnel to anoraks to boffins to school groups, even the totally disinterested will become engaged and informed.

Jeremy Bolwell

The roof of a display inside the RAF Museum, Cosford

It looks as though many school parties leave the museum with at least a basic appreciation of the principles of flight...

Jeremy Bolwell

The Visitor Centre at the RAF Museum, Cosford

The Visitor Centre greets all visitors to the 35 acre site which comprises four further buildings. It offers all the expected amenities with the addition of very friendly staff, good food and on the day of my visit in December, a choir of carollers in very fine voice.

Jeremy Bolwell