Captain's Pool

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

England

Captain's Pool

Spennells Valley Nature Reserve A nature reserve situated within an extensive housing development. Picture taken looking west into the reserve from grid reference SO84790 75310, a few metres west of the A448. — Spennells Valley Nature Reserve Credit: Martyn B

Captain's Pool is a picturesque body of water located in Worcestershire, England. This freshwater lake, also referred to as a pool or pond, is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, Captain's Pool is nestled amidst lush green surroundings, offering visitors a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The pool is notable for its crystal-clear waters, which reflect the surrounding landscape, creating a stunning visual spectacle. The lake is fed by several small streams, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. This, combined with the absence of motorized watercraft, contributes to the pool's pristine condition, making it an ideal habitat for various aquatic species.

Surrounded by reed beds and freshwater marshes, Captain's Pool provides a haven for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The marshy areas support the growth of water-loving plants such as reeds, rushes, and water lilies, creating a vibrant and ecologically rich environment. Birdwatchers flock to the pool, as it attracts a variety of avian species, including ducks, herons, kingfishers, and swans.

For nature enthusiasts and anglers alike, Captain's Pool offers ample opportunities for leisure activities. Fishing is a popular pastime here, with the lake teeming with fish, including carp, pike, and roach. Several fishing platforms and pegs are strategically placed along the lake's edge, providing anglers with convenient spots to cast their lines and enjoy a day of fishing.

Overall, Captain's Pool is a hidden gem in Worcestershire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, observe wildlife, and engage in recreational activities in a peaceful and unspoiled setting.

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Captain's Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.372068/-2.2234806 or Grid Reference SO8474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Spennells Valley Nature Reserve

A nature reserve situated within an extensive housing development. Picture taken looking west into the reserve from grid reference SO84790 75310, a few metres west of the A448.

Martyn B

Farmland

Taken at the western edge of the grid square at reference SO85028 75636, at the junction of a rough farm track and bridleway, looking in a north-easterly direction. There are not so many geographical features publicly accessible in this square, although the pylon in the north-east section of the square is just visible.

Martyn B

Captain's Pool

A small lake situated on the edge of a large housing development. The lake is home to a variety of wildfowl and a popular venue for fishermen. The picture has been taken from the public footpath on the west side of the pool at SO 84732 74929.

Martyn B

Stone Church & School

Taken from the footpath leading to the A448, to the south-west of the church. The school is the white building on the right of the photograph. The stile leading out on to the road is visible in the middle of the picture, on the left-hand side.

Martyn B

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

Around Stanklyn

Picture taken looking east along the public footpath leading to Stanklyn Lane, from grid reference SO85175 74444, directly under the power lines. Stanklyn Wood can be seen on the higher ground to the right of the picture, and the spire of Stone Church (see image in adjacent square) is just visible above the tree-line towards the left.

Martyn B

Severn Valley & mainline railways, Kidderminster

Looking South from the footbridge at SO 83727 75926, a steam train slowly makes its way along the last few hundred metres into the Severn Valley railway station in Kidderminster. On the left is the main line between Kidderminster & Worcester. Towards the top right of the picture is the back of the stand at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club.

Martyn B

Viaduct, Kidderminster

The viaduct carrying the Kidderminster to Worcester mainline railway over the main A449 at Chester Road South, on the south side of Kidderminster. Picture taken from the public footpath alongside the railway at SO 8371 7464.

Martyn B

Around Dunclent

Picture taken from SO 86387 75602 from the track south-west of Dunclent House, shown on the OS map as a public footpath, looking north-east across pastureland.

Martyn B

Around Dunclent

Supplementary photograph taken from the public footpath at SO 86539 75769, looking north-east along the edge of the wood

Martyn B

Fenny Rough

Supplementary photograph taken from the public footpath at SO 86396 75285, looking south-east into the steep-sided valley known as Fenny Rough

Martyn B

Farmland

Taken from the same spot as the first geograph picture, compare this early winter view with the early spring view taken eight months earlier.

Martyn B

The pool which does not exist!

For some inexplicable reason, this pool is not shown on the Ordnance Survey map. The picture has been taken from SO 85469 75614, looking north, and the pool is situated on the north side of the public footpath which runs roughly east to west between Heathy Mill Farm and Dunclent Farm. The obvious explanation for its non-appearance on the maps would be that it has only recently been artificially created, but to my knowledge, it has existed in its current location for at least seven years and probably much longer than that! Perhaps the next revised editions of the relevant maps will include the pool - or perhaps there is something lurking within its depths which render it invisible to aerial and satellite photography....!!

Martyn B

Mainline railway, near Kidderminster

Picture taken from the north-west corner of the square looking south south-east towards Stanklyn Lane. The clearly defined path following the field boundary is not a right of way and thus does not appear on the Ordnance Survey maps of the area. The railway is the main line between Kidderminster and Worcester.

Martyn B

Stanklyn Lane, near Kidderminster

Taken from the bend in the road at SO 844 737 looking north-east, the picture shows Stanklyn Lane at the point where it remains perfectly straight for a distance of about 1 mile.

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

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Captain's Pool is located at Grid Ref: SO8474 (Lat: 52.372068, Lng: -2.2234806)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia