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Walford's Rough

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Walford's Rough

Walkers on the 2023 Pontesbury Potter cross a field The walk is a fixture in my calendar most years. You always meet nice, interesting, friendly, engaging and memorable walking companions. Plus we laugh 90% of the way round.
Walkers on the 2023 Pontesbury Potter cross a field Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Walford's Rough is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it is known for its dense and enchanting forests, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Covering an expansive area, Walford's Rough is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is predominantly composed of oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a lush and green environment. Various species of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, can also be found carpeting the forest floor during the spring months.

The woodland is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to hidden gems, including babbling brooks, small waterfalls, and tranquil ponds. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Walford's Rough holds historical significance, with evidence of Iron Age settlements and Roman activity found within the vicinity. Archaeological enthusiasts can explore these ancient remnants, offering a glimpse into the area's rich past.

Overall, Walford's Rough, Shropshire, offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its stunning woodlands, abundant wildlife, and historical importance make it an ideal destination for those seeking a serene and natural retreat.

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Walkers on the 2023 Pontesbury Potter cross a field The walk is a fixture in my calendar most years. You always meet nice, interesting, friendly, engaging and memorable walking companions. Plus we laugh 90% of the way round.
Walkers on the 2023 Pontesbury Potter cross a field
The walk is a fixture in my calendar most years. You always meet nice, interesting, friendly, engaging and memorable walking companions. Plus we laugh 90% of the way round.
Path towards Brook Vessons off Stiperstones ridge This area was once settled, like Blakemoorgate on the other side of the ridge, by miners and their families and ahead the ruins of a few cottages can still be seen.
Path towards Brook Vessons off Stiperstones ridge
This area was once settled, like Blakemoorgate on the other side of the ridge, by miners and their families and ahead the ruins of a few cottages can still be seen.
Cottage ruins off the Stiperstones ridge A tumbledown cottage ruin beside the path.
Cottage ruins off the Stiperstones ridge
A tumbledown cottage ruin beside the path.
Path around the Stiperstones ridge A good walk route contouring around the ridge at a sheltered level - advantageous in winter when a bitter easterly cuts through the high ground like an icy blade.
Path around the Stiperstones ridge
A good walk route contouring around the ridge at a sheltered level - advantageous in winter when a bitter easterly cuts through the high ground like an icy blade.
Pheasant pen at the entrance to Brook Coppice Not much used just recently by the look of things, and there were few birds in the woods on this hot afternoon.
Pheasant pen at the entrance to Brook Coppice
Not much used just recently by the look of things, and there were few birds in the woods on this hot afternoon.
Above Brook Vessons to Brook Coppice
Above Brook Vessons to Brook Coppice
Brook Vessons Farm from above The farm sits in the valley of the Habberley Brook; Westcott Hill forms the skyline here.
Brook Vessons Farm from above
The farm sits in the valley of the Habberley Brook; Westcott Hill forms the skyline here.
Along the lane towards Habberley A quiet country lane from Bridges to Habberley.
Along the lane towards Habberley
A quiet country lane from Bridges to Habberley.
Steeply up onto Paulith Bank
Steeply up onto Paulith Bank
From Walford's Rough to Paulith Bank This little-used lane runs along the bottom of the steep, grassy Paulith Bank hill.
From Walford's Rough to Paulith Bank
This little-used lane runs along the bottom of the steep, grassy Paulith Bank hill.
Ford at Walford's Rough This ford is found on the track leading to Walford's Rough.
Ford at Walford's Rough
This ford is found on the track leading to Walford's Rough.
Property below Stiperstones near Brook Vessons What a lovely isolated spot.
Property below Stiperstones near Brook Vessons
What a lovely isolated spot.
Track through the plantation Walkers on the 2020 Pontesbury Potter amble down this section.
Track through the plantation
Walkers on the 2020 Pontesbury Potter amble down this section.
View down to Brook Vessons Farm A small farm sheltered in the hills.
View down to Brook Vessons Farm
A small farm sheltered in the hills.
Hill from a field gate Never been here before.
Hill from a field gate
Never been here before.
Cothercott Barytes Mill Barium mining was once an industry in the Stiperstones area. I don't know what they used this heavy mineral for, today it is used to make the 'mud' used to control oil wells. As its name suggests it is dense.
Cothercott Barytes Mill
Barium mining was once an industry in the Stiperstones area. I don't know what they used this heavy mineral for, today it is used to make the 'mud' used to control oil wells. As its name suggests it is dense.
Cothercott Hill View from the barytes mill.
Cothercott Hill
View from the barytes mill.
New gate, Cothercott Hill Irony that it is as awkward to get up the steps from the road as it would be to get over a traditional stile. Very encouraging to see that Shropshire County Council is still looking after its path network - they have earned a fine reputation over the years.
New gate, Cothercott Hill
Irony that it is as awkward to get up the steps from the road as it would be to get over a traditional stile. Very encouraging to see that Shropshire County Council is still looking after its path network - they have earned a fine reputation over the years.
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Walford's Rough is located at Grid Ref: SJ3900 (Lat: 52.596647, Lng: -2.8914699)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5941487/-2.8961715
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
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Information: board
Tourism: information
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Artwork Type: sculpture
Material: wood
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Bench
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.5936314/-2.8967576
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Board Type: nature
Direction: 300
Information: board
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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Paulith Bank
Ele: 383
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Lat/Long: 52.5999917/-2.8870982
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