Stack Pools

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

England

Stack Pools

Stack Pool, Kidderminster The chimney built at the edge of the pool can be identified on the 1:25,000 map as the small dot on the north bank of the main pool. Picture taken from SO 83389 77754. — Stack Pool, Kidderminster Credit: Martyn B

Stack Pools, located in Worcestershire, is a captivating area featuring a combination of lakes, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes. Situated amidst picturesque surroundings, this natural habitat is renowned for its diverse ecosystem and scenic beauty.

The main attraction of Stack Pools is its series of interconnected bodies of water. The area encompasses several lakes, ranging in size from small to medium, which are intermingled with shallow pools and ponds. This variety of water bodies creates a unique environment that supports a wide range of flora and fauna.

The lakes in Stack Pools are known for their crystal-clear, freshwater. They are home to various species of fish, including perch, pike, and roach, making it an ideal spot for anglers. Additionally, the lakes attract a plethora of birdlife, such as swans, ducks, and herons, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The pools and ponds in Stack Pools provide a habitat for amphibians, including frogs and newts. These smaller water bodies are also frequented by dragonflies and other insects, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

The freshwater marshes in Stack Pools are teeming with aquatic plants and provide a sanctuary for numerous species of waterfowl. These marshes are characterized by their lush vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Visitors to Stack Pools can enjoy various outdoor activities, such as fishing, birdwatching, and walking along the scenic trails that traverse the area. The peaceful ambiance, coupled with the stunning natural scenery, make Stack Pools a favored destination for both locals and tourists alike, seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Worcestershire's natural landscapes.

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Stack Pools Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.398097/-2.2448345 or Grid Reference SO8377. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stack Pool, Kidderminster

The chimney built at the edge of the pool can be identified on the 1:25,000 map as the small dot on the north bank of the main pool. Picture taken from SO 83389 77754.

Martyn B

Kidderminster

Kidderminster Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

David Stowell

Wolverley Lock

A picturesque spot by the lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

David Stowell

Limekiln Bridge, Staffs & Worcs. Canal, Kidderminster

Any evidence of a Limekiln has long since vanished, and clearly, the bridge has enjoyed better days. Some of the upper brickwork on both sides has been replaced by the rather unattractive metal sheeting.

Martyn B

Kidderminster Lock 2005

It is interesting to compare this shot with David's, taken some 15 years earlier. A great deal of time and money has been recently been spent improving the overall condition of the canal and towpath in this area. The electricity sub-station looks uncannily similar to how it did all those years ago.

Martyn B

Kidderminster

Taken from the minor road at SO 83515 76309, the photograph depicts the view looking north-west across the town centre of Kidderminster. This is a view which has changed considerably over the past four years during which time some of the former carpet factories have made way for new retail developments. Much of the town’s layout differs from its current representation on the OS map : the bus station and law courts now occupy different sites, and the river has been re-routed in order to accommodate a super-market car park.

Martyn B

Brookside Cottages in Wolverley

Andrew Longton

Dilapidated warehouse

Situated just outside the newly developed part of Kidderminster, this dilapidated warehouse patiently awaits its fate. Refurbishment perhaps, a renovated exterior housing state of the art offices, or the final death knell, demolition, to make way for housing ? Watch this space !

Martyn B

Kidderminster Magistrates Court

The new Magistrates Court building is situated in Comberton Place, just below the Severn Valley Railway station.

Martyn B

Broadwaters Mill

Broadwaters Mill is situated immediately adjacent to the A449 trunk road, at the foot of the grid square. Picture taken from SO 84138 78036.

Martyn B

Broadwaters Mill pool

The picture shows the feeder pool situated to the east of Broadwaters Mill. Taken from SO 84166 78026.

Martyn B

Kidderminster Town Station

This is the southern terminus of the Severn Valley Railway Link

, not to be confused with the more modest affair next door SO8376 : Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station . Despite appearances the station building was only constructed in 1986 and is a classic Great Western Railway design modelled on the now closed Ross on Wye station Link

on the former Gloucester to Hereford line. Details such as the roof crestings and the porte cochere (the canopy over the entrance) have been added over the years through the work of The Friends of Kidderminster Station Link

. Extension work is currently in progress by the SVR to extend the station building with another wing and a canopy over the concourse SO8376 : Building work at Kidderminster Town Station.

David Stowell

Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station

The small modern building on the main line at Kidderminster. This replaced a grand black and white timber framed building which was demolished in the 1960s as being beyond repair. Looking at the modern replacement building it is hardly surprising that it is not unknown for intending passengers to mistakenly go to the much more traditional Severn Valley Railway station SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station next door to try and by their main line tickets!

David Stowell

Building work at Kidderminster Town Station

Work in progress to build a second wing to the SVR Link

station building (seen from the front in SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station) and to add a traditional Great Western Railway style canopy covering the concourse area within. The next stage of construction can be seen in SO8376 : New Canopy at Kidderminster Town Station

David Stowell

Kidderminster Town Station forecourt

A few of the incidental items in the forecourt of SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station. The blue shed was a coal merchant's office as a reminder that until the new station was constructed in the early 1980s, this was actually the goods & coalyard of Kidderminster main line station. The green Bundy time clock was originally used on the Birmingham Tramways for accurate time recording and was once a common sight at strategic points on the streets around the network. The example was moved here and recommissioned on this site by The Friends of Kidderminster Station Link

in 2001.

David Stowell

Wrangaton Signal Box

The signal box formerly at Wrangaton SX680574 on the ex-GWR West of England main line was carefully dismantled after closure and is now being faithfully reconstructed at the Kidderminster Railway Museum as an example of a typical GWR signal box.

David Stowell