Broadwaters Upper Pool

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

England

Broadwaters Upper Pool

Church of St John the Baptist at Wolverley, Worcestershire This telephoto assisted image was taken from the lockside beer &quot;garden&quot; of the Lock Inn. Looking across the canal to the north-west, the church is 275 metres distant. — Church of St John the Baptist at Wolverley, Worcestershire Credit: Roger Kidd

Broadwaters Upper Pool is a renowned freshwater lake located in Worcestershire, England. Spanning an area of approximately 5 hectares, it serves as an essential ecological habitat and recreational area for both locals and tourists. The pool is situated within the larger Broadwaters Park, which encompasses a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the upper pool is characterized by its calm and serene atmosphere. The lake itself is predominantly fed by local springs, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. Its depth varies throughout the year, with the average depth reaching around 3 meters.

The pool is rich in aquatic life, hosting a variety of fish species such as roach, bream, and carp. These fish provide an excellent opportunity for anglers to indulge in their favorite sport. Furthermore, the lake is home to a vast array of bird species, including swans, ducks, herons, and kingfishers. Birdwatchers flock to the area to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

The surrounding vegetation includes reeds, rushes, and water lilies, which thrive in the freshwater marshes. These plants provide shelter and breeding grounds for a range of insects and amphibians, further enhancing the pool's ecological diversity.

Broadwaters Upper Pool offers various recreational activities, including boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Visitors can explore the tranquil waters while being surrounded by the picturesque scenery. The lake also features designated picnic areas and walking paths, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

Overall, Broadwaters Upper Pool is a cherished natural gem in Worcestershire, offering a haven for both wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Broadwaters Upper Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.40019/-2.232456 or Grid Reference SO8478. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St John the Baptist at Wolverley, Worcestershire

This telephoto assisted image was taken from the lockside beer "garden" of the Lock Inn. Looking across the canal to the north-west, the church is 275 metres distant.

Roger Kidd

Canal below Wolverley Lock in Staffordshire

Looking south towards Kidderminster from under Wolverley Bridge, No 20.

Roger Kidd

Canal below Wolverley Lock in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south towards Kidderminster from under Wolverley Bridge, No 20.

Roger Kidd

Open farmland, east of Kidderminster.

Picture taken from the minor road at SO8513 76982, looking south-east towards Offmore Farm, visible on the right of the photograph. Lack of public access limits the scope of recording geographical features within this square.

Martyn B

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

Hurcott Pool

Picture taken from SO 85164 77937, the car park at the west end of the pool, looking east.

Martyn B

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

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

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

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Broadwaters Upper Pool is located at Grid Ref: SO8478 (Lat: 52.40019, Lng: -2.232456)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia