Stanklyn Pool

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

England

Stanklyn 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

Stanklyn Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Worcestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 4 acres, it is a popular attraction for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers alike. The pool is nestled amidst lush greenery and surrounded by mature trees, providing a serene and tranquil environment for visitors.

The pool is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. The surrounding marshland is filled with reeds, rushes, and water lilies, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape. These wetland plants provide a habitat for numerous species of insects, amphibians, and small mammals.

Birdlife is particularly abundant at Stanklyn Pool, with over 50 species recorded in the area. Visitors can expect to spot a variety of water-loving birds, such as ducks, swans, and grebes. The pool also attracts migratory birds during the winter months, including wigeons and teals. Bird hides and observation points are strategically placed around the pool, allowing visitors to observe the birds without disturbing them.

Apart from its natural beauty, Stanklyn Pool offers recreational opportunities as well. It is a popular spot for fishing, with anglers frequently casting their lines in search of carp, roach, and tench. The peaceful surroundings and abundance of fish make it an ideal location for a relaxing day of fishing.

Overall, Stanklyn Pool is a cherished natural gem in Worcestershire, providing a sanctuary for wildlife and an oasis of tranquility for visitors. Its diverse ecosystem and scenic beauty make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Stanklyn Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.371153/-2.2123131 or Grid Reference SO8574. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harvington Hall Harvington Hall is a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house, famous for its magnificent priest-holes.

Harvington Hall

Harvington Hall is a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house, famous for its magnificent priest-holes.

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.

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.

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

Around Dunclent

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

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

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

Around Dunclent, Mount Segg Public access is limited to a footpath across the south-east corner of this square, thus limiting photographic opportunities. The picture is taken from the public footpath at SO 86912 76245, looking north across the farmland towards the southern tip of Bissell Wood.

Around Dunclent, Mount Segg

Public access is limited to a footpath across the south-east corner of this square, thus limiting photographic opportunities. The picture is taken from the public footpath at SO 86912 76245, looking north across the farmland towards the southern tip of Bissell Wood.

Mount Segg Taken from the same location as the main picture at SO 86912 76245, looking north-east along the footpath through woodland at Mount Segg

Mount Segg

Taken from the same location as the main picture at SO 86912 76245, looking north-east along the footpath through woodland at Mount Segg

Farmland south of Mount Segg Picture taken looking north from SO87199 75871 at the point where the bridleway passes through the field boundary into the area of heathland shown in the adjacent northern square, SO 8776.

Farmland south of Mount Segg

Picture taken looking north from SO87199 75871 at the point where the bridleway passes through the field boundary into the area of heathland shown in the adjacent northern square, SO 8776.

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.

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.

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....!!

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....!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Hare and Hounds

The Hare and Hounds

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Madinatululoom Main entrance to the Islamic college

Madinatululoom

Main entrance to the Islamic college

Jennifer Luther Thomas

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Stanklyn Pool is located at Grid Ref: SO8574 (Lat: 52.371153, Lng: -2.2123131)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.371153,-2.2123131

Bus Stop

Stanklyn Lane

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G502307

Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan CommonName: Stanklyn Lane

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Naptan Street: Stone Hill

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.3741264/-2.2083382

Bus Stop

Stanklyn Lane

Bench: no

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G502308

Naptan Bearing: NW

Naptan CommonName: Stanklyn Lane

Naptan Crossing: Stanklyn Lane

Naptan Indicator: adj

Naptan NaptanCode: wocgjtpj

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST

Naptan Street: Stone Hill

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 52.3739555/-2.2083814

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 52.3699463/-2.2065022

Power: tower

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 52.3706278/-2.2171593

Power: tower

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 52.3732505/-2.2149097

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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