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Lydehole Dingle

Valley in Shropshire

England

Lydehole Dingle

Grass field, Lower Hayton Galvanised drinking trough in a small Corvedale meadow.
Grass field, Lower Hayton Credit: Richard Webb

Lydehole Dingle is a picturesque valley located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated in the heart of the stunning Shropshire Hills, it offers visitors a tranquil and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The valley is characterized by its lush greenery, rolling hills, and meandering streams. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The dingle's dense woodland provides a habitat for various species of birds, mammals, and insects, adding to its natural charm.

The valley's name, Lydehole, is derived from the Old English word "hlaw," meaning a hill or mound, and "lyde," referring to a stream or brook. This is fitting, as Lydehole Dingle is nestled between two hills and is crisscrossed by several small streams.

Visitors to Lydehole Dingle can enjoy leisurely walks along the many footpaths that wind through the valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also popular for picnics, allowing visitors to relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

For those interested in history, Lydehole Dingle is steeped in it. The valley is dotted with remnants of ancient settlements, including burial mounds and earthworks, providing a glimpse into the area's rich past.

Overall, Lydehole Dingle is a hidden gem in Shropshire, offering a serene and picturesque landscape that appeals to nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the English countryside.

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Lydehole Dingle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.432021/-2.7017282 or Grid Reference SO5281. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grass field, Lower Hayton Galvanised drinking trough in a small Corvedale meadow.
Grass field, Lower Hayton
Galvanised drinking trough in a small Corvedale meadow.
Field, Upper Hayton Grassland in Corvedale. The blemishes on the sky are hawthorn flies.
Field, Upper Hayton
Grassland in Corvedale. The blemishes on the sky are hawthorn flies.
Old cattle crush Apparatus for handling cattle at the entrance to a Corvedale field.
Old cattle crush
Apparatus for handling cattle at the entrance to a Corvedale field.
Pine, Sutton Bank One of a series of old pines in hedgerows, coincident with the mapped bridleway. These could be drover's navigation aids.
Pine, Sutton Bank
One of a series of old pines in hedgerows, coincident with the mapped bridleway. These could be drover's navigation aids.
Arable land, Corvedale
Arable land, Corvedale
Woodland by Cedarwood Cottages A small deciduous wood. The name Cedarwood Cottages refers to the wooden cladding on a row of houses beyond the wood, not this woodland.
Woodland by Cedarwood Cottages
A small deciduous wood. The name Cedarwood Cottages refers to the wooden cladding on a row of houses beyond the wood, not this woodland.
Feeding troughs Troughs for feeding sheep. There are a lot of mature trees here suggesting that this was once woodland.
Feeding troughs
Troughs for feeding sheep. There are a lot of mature trees here suggesting that this was once woodland.
Shed, Sutton Hill
Shed, Sutton Hill
Sheep, Sutton Hill Abdon Burf on the Brown Clee is visible in the background.
Sheep, Sutton Hill
Abdon Burf on the Brown Clee is visible in the background.
Baldwin's Coppice A conifer plantation, it is too dark for the brambles that usually grow in woodland on Old Red Sandstone.
Baldwin's Coppice
A conifer plantation, it is too dark for the brambles that usually grow in woodland on Old Red Sandstone.
Pasture, Sutton Hill Grassland in a dry spell with a view over Corve Dale.
Pasture, Sutton Hill
Grassland in a dry spell with a view over Corve Dale.
Feeding troughs, Sutton Hill
Feeding troughs, Sutton Hill
Pasture above Corve Dale Sloping grassland with one of many small woods.
Pasture above Corve Dale
Sloping grassland with one of many small woods.
Woodland corner The steep slopes where a plateau falls to Corvedale.
Woodland corner
The steep slopes where a plateau falls to Corvedale.
Suttonhill Coppice Brambly woodland on a steep slope falling towards Corvedale.
Suttonhill Coppice
Brambly woodland on a steep slope falling towards Corvedale.
Suttonhill Coppice
Suttonhill Coppice
Scots Pines, Sutton Hill An alignment of pine trees, often these are drover's signposts.
Scots Pines, Sutton Hill
An alignment of pine trees, often these are drover's signposts.
Dry soil, Sutton Hill Spring crop growth was inhibited by dry conditions. Later on 2011 provided the usual wet Summer.
Dry soil, Sutton Hill
Spring crop growth was inhibited by dry conditions. Later on 2011 provided the usual wet Summer.
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Lydehole Dingle is located at Grid Ref: SO5281 (Lat: 52.432021, Lng: -2.7017282)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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///native.recline.syndicate. Near Ludlow, Shropshire

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