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Cattespool

Settlement in Worcestershire Bromsgrove

England

Cattespool

Fields & Shortwood Farm ... or Great Shortwood Farm as the old OS map describes it.
Fields & Shortwood Farm Credit: Martin Wilson

Cattespool is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated about 10 miles south of the city of Worcester, it is nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is home to a population of around 500 residents.

Cattespool is known for its peaceful and idyllic setting, surrounded by lush green countryside and rolling hills. The village offers a tranquil escape from urban life, with its charming rural atmosphere and friendly community. It is an ideal destination for those seeking a slower pace of life and a close connection to nature.

Despite its small size, Cattespool has a rich history. The village dates back to the medieval period and retains some of its historical architecture, including a few timber-framed cottages and a 13th-century church. The local pub, The Cat and Fiddle, is a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors, offering a cozy atmosphere and a selection of traditional English ales.

While Cattespool may lack some of the amenities and facilities found in larger towns, it compensates with its picturesque surroundings and access to outdoor activities. The nearby Malvern Hills provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Cattespool is a charming village that appeals to those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. Its natural beauty, historical charm, and sense of community make it a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Fields & Shortwood Farm ... or Great Shortwood Farm as the old OS map describes it.
Fields & Shortwood Farm
... or Great Shortwood Farm as the old OS map describes it.
Open fields; closed prison HM Prison which, along with HM Remand Centre, Brockhill, and HM Young Offenders' Institution, Hewell Grange, makes up a surprising concentration of corrective establishments in this square.
Open fields; closed prison
HM Prison which, along with HM Remand Centre, Brockhill, and HM Young Offenders' Institution, Hewell Grange, makes up a surprising concentration of corrective establishments in this square.
Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green This small development of terraced houses beside the Worcester & Birmingham Canal is a gated community in the tiny hamlet of Withybed Green on the edge of Alvechurch. The name is a little odd - the nearest lock is at Tardebigge, a long reach indeed.
Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green
This small development of terraced houses beside the Worcester & Birmingham Canal is a gated community in the tiny hamlet of Withybed Green on the edge of Alvechurch. The name is a little odd - the nearest lock is at Tardebigge, a long reach indeed.
Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green This is the view from bridge 61 on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal of the same houses seen in this view: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6927254">SP0172 : Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green</a>.
Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green
This is the view from bridge 61 on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal of the same houses seen in this view: SP0172 : Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green.
The Crown Inn, Withybed Green The epitome of the country pub, the Crown is tucked away in Withybed Green, a hamlet on the edge of Alvechurch adjacent to the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. It was at one time a Mitchells & Butlers Ltd house.
The Crown Inn, Withybed Green
The epitome of the country pub, the Crown is tucked away in Withybed Green, a hamlet on the edge of Alvechurch adjacent to the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. It was at one time a Mitchells & Butlers Ltd house.
Alvechurch Station Alvechurch is an intermediate stop on the branch between Barnt Green and Redditch. The station was originally opened in 1859 but came close to closure in the 1960s. In the end it remained open but with a minimal service and the ambience of a country halt. Later, services to Redditch were incorporated into Birmingham's cross-city line which brought about a significant improvement and the line was electrified in 1993 (when the station was re-sited slightly further north). Major change came about in 2014 when a passing loop was installed on the otherwise single track branch and an additional platform was built. This required the provision of a footbridge and lifts. Today trains run every 20 minutes in either direction - a frequency unimagineable at any other time in the station's history.
Alvechurch Station
Alvechurch is an intermediate stop on the branch between Barnt Green and Redditch. The station was originally opened in 1859 but came close to closure in the 1960s. In the end it remained open but with a minimal service and the ambience of a country halt. Later, services to Redditch were incorporated into Birmingham's cross-city line which brought about a significant improvement and the line was electrified in 1993 (when the station was re-sited slightly further north). Major change came about in 2014 when a passing loop was installed on the otherwise single track branch and an additional platform was built. This required the provision of a footbridge and lifts. Today trains run every 20 minutes in either direction - a frequency unimagineable at any other time in the station's history.
Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch Just beyond Alvechurch railway station Scarfield Hill crosses the Worcester & Birmingham canal by means of this bridge - numbered 60 on the canal system. This is the site of Alvechurch Marina, traditionally known as Scarfield Wharf, operated by ABC Leisure Group Ltd - one of the major names in canal boat hire and marina services (ABC originally stood for Alvechurch Boat Centres).
Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch
Just beyond Alvechurch railway station Scarfield Hill crosses the Worcester & Birmingham canal by means of this bridge - numbered 60 on the canal system. This is the site of Alvechurch Marina, traditionally known as Scarfield Wharf, operated by ABC Leisure Group Ltd - one of the major names in canal boat hire and marina services (ABC originally stood for Alvechurch Boat Centres).
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Two moored narrowboats are reflected in the canal water between bridges 60 and 61.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch
Two moored narrowboats are reflected in the canal water between bridges 60 and 61.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Withybed Green A narrowboat is reflected in the water by bridge 61 with a backdrop of the Crown Inn.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Withybed Green
A narrowboat is reflected in the water by bridge 61 with a backdrop of the Crown Inn.
Cobley Hill trig
Cobley Hill trig
Track through Shallon Wood Snow covered track through Shallon Wood
Track through Shallon Wood
Snow covered track through Shallon Wood
Track beside Dunnage Wood pond
Track beside Dunnage Wood pond
Layby on A448, Bromsgrove Highway near Tardebigge In 1975, a 4-mile dual carriageway known as Bromsgrove Highway was opened between Slideslow in Bromsgrove (located just east of the current Slideshow Island) and Birchfield Road in Webheath. This new road served as a bypass for the villages of Tardebigge and Finstal (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A448" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A448">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki).
Layby on A448, Bromsgrove Highway near Tardebigge
In 1975, a 4-mile dual carriageway known as Bromsgrove Highway was opened between Slideslow in Bromsgrove (located just east of the current Slideshow Island) and Birchfield Road in Webheath. This new road served as a bypass for the villages of Tardebigge and Finstal (LinkExternal link Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki).
Blackwell at the top of the Lickey Incline, looking down towards Bromsgrove, Malverns in the distance The steepness of the incline is exaggerated in this telephoto image, still pretty steep at 1 in 37 for two and a half miles.
Blackwell at the top of the Lickey Incline, looking down towards Bromsgrove, Malverns in the distance
The steepness of the incline is exaggerated in this telephoto image, still pretty steep at 1 in 37 for two and a half miles.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Wharf With the narrow boats Rudd and Gifford passing the marina on their way to Birmingham.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Wharf
With the narrow boats Rudd and Gifford passing the marina on their way to Birmingham.
Cobley Hill The wreckage next to the pillar was a windpump. I am told it has now been removed, but it is still marked on the OS 1:50 000 map.
Cobley Hill
The wreckage next to the pillar was a windpump. I am told it has now been removed, but it is still marked on the OS 1:50 000 map.
Farm track
Farm track
Stoney Lane Wharf Lane to the left leads to the current site of Anglo Welsh canal cruisers at what was presumably the wharf after which the lane was named. There is a staggered crossroads here with the farm lane in addition.
Stoney Lane
Wharf Lane to the left leads to the current site of Anglo Welsh canal cruisers at what was presumably the wharf after which the lane was named. There is a staggered crossroads here with the farm lane in addition.
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Cattespool is located at Grid Ref: SP0071 (Lat: 52.3384, Lng: -1.9918)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Bromsgrove

Police Authority: West Mercia

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