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Gorse Covert

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Gorse Covert

Uphampton Farm House This impressive Victorian house was built by Lord Bateham on his estate at Shobdon in 1858 as part of the development of a model farm. It was occupied by his farm steward.
Uphampton Farm House Credit: Gill Stott

Gorse Covert is a picturesque wood located in Herefordshire, a county in the West Midlands region of England. Situated near the town of Hereford, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of the countryside.

Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, Gorse Covert is characterized by its dense forest of predominantly deciduous trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. The woodland floor is adorned with a diverse range of native flora, such as bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, providing a stunning display of colors throughout the seasons.

The wood is intersected by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and appreciate its natural wonders. These paths lead to various points of interest, including a small pond where a variety of aquatic plants thrive and attract an array of wildlife.

Gorse Covert is home to a rich diversity of fauna, with an abundance of bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels can also be spotted within the wood.

The tranquility and natural beauty of Gorse Covert make it an ideal location for recreational activities such as walking, birdwatching, and photography. The wood provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the serenity of the Herefordshire countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.265725/-2.8621468 or Grid Reference SO4163. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Uphampton Farm House This impressive Victorian house was built by Lord Bateham on his estate at Shobdon in 1858 as part of the development of a model farm. It was occupied by his farm steward.
Uphampton Farm House
This impressive Victorian house was built by Lord Bateham on his estate at Shobdon in 1858 as part of the development of a model farm. It was occupied by his farm steward.
Motte at Shobdon Court This Scheduled Monument is presumed to be an early Norman castle site. The flat topped mound was landscaped with trees in the 18th century. Photograph shows the south-facing bank.
Motte at Shobdon Court
This Scheduled Monument is presumed to be an early Norman castle site. The flat topped mound was landscaped with trees in the 18th century. Photograph shows the south-facing bank.
Canal Pool at Shobdon Park This small lake is probably a natural feature but it was landscaped in the 18th Century within the deer park of Shobdon Court.
Canal Pool at Shobdon Park
This small lake is probably a natural feature but it was landscaped in the 18th Century within the deer park of Shobdon Court.
Uphampton Farm - principal house
Uphampton Farm - principal house
Entrance to Shobdon Field Station Shobdon Field Station is a Forestry Commission research establishment in Herefordshire; it lies on the south side of the wooded Shobdon Hill
Entrance to Shobdon Field Station
Shobdon Field Station is a Forestry Commission research establishment in Herefordshire; it lies on the south side of the wooded Shobdon Hill
The Furnishers Winter cereals, Shobdon.
The Furnishers
Winter cereals, Shobdon.
Footpath beside the River Lugg The clear felling of the old Pokeshouse Wood plantation has opened up this footpath into a very light broad track.
Footpath beside the River Lugg
The clear felling of the old Pokeshouse Wood plantation has opened up this footpath into a very light broad track.
A ploughed field in Herefordshire Herefordshire has been blessed with a fine landscape adapted over many centuries for agriculture and it's always a pleasure to walk past its ploughed fields and admire its natural propensity for bounty, fruitfulness and rich returns.
A ploughed field in Herefordshire
Herefordshire has been blessed with a fine landscape adapted over many centuries for agriculture and it's always a pleasure to walk past its ploughed fields and admire its natural propensity for bounty, fruitfulness and rich returns.
Herefordshire ploughsoil in Spring A fine tilth has been sculpted by the massive plough ready for the year's bounty to emerge.
Herefordshire ploughsoil in Spring
A fine tilth has been sculpted by the massive plough ready for the year's bounty to emerge.
Field above Mortimer's Cross This field runs down to the bank of the River Lugg.
Field above Mortimer's Cross
This field runs down to the bank of the River Lugg.
Footpath along the field edge The footpath here is cramped into the hedge a little and sheep and lambs are pastured in the field though whether the electric fence is for them or walkers I am unsure.
Footpath along the field edge
The footpath here is cramped into the hedge a little and sheep and lambs are pastured in the field though whether the electric fence is for them or walkers I am unsure.
A4110 north of Kingsland
A4110 north of Kingsland
Mortimer's Cross from the northbound A4110
Mortimer's Cross from the northbound A4110
B4362 west of Mortimer's Cross
B4362 west of Mortimer's Cross
View north from the lane to Easthampton
View north from the lane to Easthampton
Lane from Easthampton meets the B4362
Lane from Easthampton meets the B4362
Farmland and the lane to Ledicot
Farmland and the lane to Ledicot
Solo sheep at Ledicot
Solo sheep at Ledicot
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Gorse Covert is located at Grid Ref: SO4163 (Lat: 52.265725, Lng: -2.8621468)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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///enforced.parsnip.corn. Near Kingsland, Herefordshire

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