Crew's Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Crew's Wood

Layby on the A49 near Dinmore
Layby on the A49 near Dinmore Credit: Rob Purvis

Crew's Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Herefordshire, England. It spans an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its diverse and thriving ecosystem. The wood is situated on the outskirts of the village of Crew's Hill and is easily accessible by foot or car.

This woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and chestnut. The dense canopy provides ample shade and creates a peaceful atmosphere within the wood. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Crew's Wood is home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Visitors may encounter red deer, badgers, foxes, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. The wood also provides a habitat for numerous insects, such as butterflies and beetles.

The wood boasts several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting scenery at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, meandering past babbling brooks and picturesque clearings. In the spring, the wood comes alive with vibrant colors as bluebells and wild garlic carpet the forest floor.

Crew's Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also serves as an important educational resource. Local schools often bring students to the wood to learn about the importance of conservation and the diverse range of flora and fauna found in this unique ecosystem.

Overall, Crew's Wood is a captivating destination that offers a tranquil escape into nature, providing a delightful experience for all who visit.

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Crew's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.141099/-2.7500711 or Grid Reference SO4849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Layby on the A49 near Dinmore
Layby on the A49 near Dinmore
A49 at Burghope Farm
A49 at Burghope Farm
Country road near Wellington Country road near Wellington to the west of the A49.
Country road near Wellington
Country road near Wellington to the west of the A49.
Upper Derndale Old brick farm buildings glow in winter sunshine.
Upper Derndale
Old brick farm buildings glow in winter sunshine.
Farm road between barns Private track from Upper Derndale to Derndale.
Farm road between barns
Private track from Upper Derndale to Derndale.
Wellington Wood Wellington Wood covers a wooded hill to the south of Dinmore Manor
Wellington Wood
Wellington Wood covers a wooded hill to the south of Dinmore Manor
Arable land below Derndale Hill A harvested field of maize below Derndale Hill.
Arable land below Derndale Hill
A harvested field of maize below Derndale Hill.
Houses below Wellington Wood
Houses below Wellington Wood
View to Wellington View to the village of Wellington from the north.
View to Wellington
View to the village of Wellington from the north.
Arable land at Wellington
Arable land at Wellington
Ford, Wellington Near the church.
Ford, Wellington
Near the church.
Wellington's World Cup Scarecrows These seem to be passing fair comment on the national team's performance in 2014. NB. At least England got there!
To be fair I think minds may have been on the destruction of the local professional side which was taking place at the time.  This display is all too appropriate.
Wellington's World Cup Scarecrows
These seem to be passing fair comment on the national team's performance in 2014. NB. At least England got there! To be fair I think minds may have been on the destruction of the local professional side which was taking place at the time. This display is all too appropriate.
Seriously constrained footpath Narrow enough to constitute obstruction. Here the fence is anti deer not walker, it protects a crop of Christmas trees.
Seriously constrained footpath
Narrow enough to constitute obstruction. Here the fence is anti deer not walker, it protects a crop of Christmas trees.
Wellington's World Cup Scarecrows "Come on lads, see if we can be first on the plane"
"At least we wern't bitten" 

One of several exhibits making the best out of an early exit by the England team.
Wellington's World Cup Scarecrows
"Come on lads, see if we can be first on the plane" "At least we wern't bitten" One of several exhibits making the best out of an early exit by the England team.
Herefords in an orchard The standard Herefordshire scene in Wellington.
Herefords in an orchard
The standard Herefordshire scene in Wellington.
Oilseed rape, Wellington Dinmore Hill, one of the sandstone inselbergs which dominate the scenery in central Herefordshire is in the background. Britain's most important orienteering event, The JK, was held here in 1994.
Oilseed rape, Wellington
Dinmore Hill, one of the sandstone inselbergs which dominate the scenery in central Herefordshire is in the background. Britain's most important orienteering event, The JK, was held here in 1994.
Fields south of Wellington Flat landscape across to the Lugg and Marden church.
Fields south of Wellington
Flat landscape across to the Lugg and Marden church.
Wellington's World Cup Scarecrows The village was having some kind of event with well decorated scarecrows every where.
Wellington's World Cup Scarecrows
The village was having some kind of event with well decorated scarecrows every where.
Show me another place!

Crew's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO4849 (Lat: 52.141099, Lng: -2.7500711)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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