Wheatcommon Covert

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Wheatcommon Covert

All Saints' church, Richard's Castle Designed by Richard Norman Shaw 1892. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1383775?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1383775?section=official-list-entry">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>
All Saints' church, Richard's Castle Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Wheatcommon Covert is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Shropshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, this tranquil forest covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, providing a vibrant burst of color during the spring and summer months.

Wheatcommon Covert is carefully managed by the local authorities to maintain its ecological balance and protect its natural inhabitants. The forest provides a haven for a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds in the branches above.

The woodland offers a variety of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its serene surroundings at their leisure. These trails meander through the forest, offering glimpses of hidden ponds, babbling brooks, and picturesque clearings. There are also designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the woodland.

Wheatcommon Covert is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its unspoiled beauty and abundant wildlife. Its proximity to nearby villages and towns makes it easily accessible for both locals and tourists alike, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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All Saints' church, Richard's Castle Designed by Richard Norman Shaw 1892. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1383775?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1383775?section=official-list-entry">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>
All Saints' church, Richard's Castle
Designed by Richard Norman Shaw 1892. LinkExternal link
Park Lane, Richards Castle
Park Lane, Richards Castle
Park Lane, Richards Castle
Park Lane, Richards Castle
The Castle Inn, Richard's Castle Roadside pub in the village.
The Castle Inn, Richard's Castle
Roadside pub in the village.
B4361 passes through Richards Castle
B4361 passes through Richards Castle
The Castle Inn, Richards Castle Richards Castle takes its name from the castle built for Richard Fitz Scrob before 1051. He was a Norman who had been granted lands in this area by King Edward the Confessor prior to the Norman conquest in 1066.
The Castle Inn, Richards Castle
Richards Castle takes its name from the castle built for Richard Fitz Scrob before 1051. He was a Norman who had been granted lands in this area by King Edward the Confessor prior to the Norman conquest in 1066.
Silaging next to Park Lane, Woofferton June 2014 grass silage being picked-up in a field along Park Lane, Woofferton adjacent to the Transmitting Station masts.
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Silaging next to Park Lane, Woofferton
June 2014 grass silage being picked-up in a field along Park Lane, Woofferton adjacent to the Transmitting Station masts. Wikipedia - LinkExternal link
B4361 in Richards Castle A junction leading to the centre of the village, with a bus stop on the main road which serves the village.
B4361 in Richards Castle
A junction leading to the centre of the village, with a bus stop on the main road which serves the village.
Footpath through fields in Richards Castle
Footpath through fields in Richards Castle
Damson orchard, Ashford Bowdler. Beside the busy A49, a damson orchard beside a farm shop at Meadowside, near the Skew Bridge.
Damson orchard, Ashford Bowdler.
Beside the busy A49, a damson orchard beside a farm shop at Meadowside, near the Skew Bridge.
Park Lane Park Lane, home of Richard's Castle Football Club.  They moved here in 1973 from a saddle shaped pitch in the Herefordshire part of the village. Not having to remove the cowmuck from the pitch before the game was a huge advance, as were the changing rooms. 

The site seems abandoned, but the club is still playing in the Herefordshire Sunday League.
Park Lane
Park Lane, home of Richard's Castle Football Club. They moved here in 1973 from a saddle shaped pitch in the Herefordshire part of the village. Not having to remove the cowmuck from the pitch before the game was a huge advance, as were the changing rooms. The site seems abandoned, but the club is still playing in the Herefordshire Sunday League.
Park Lane Barn's Farm is visible in the distance.
Park Lane
Barn's Farm is visible in the distance.
Park Lane Near Featherknowl
Park Lane Near Featherknowl
Park Lane Near Woofferton Farm
Park Lane Near Woofferton Farm
Richard's Castle Shared between Shropshire and Herefordshire, this is a sprawling village with several centres. The best bet for a village centre now is here, on the B4361 Ludlow to Leominster road in the Herefordshire bit. The shop was here, just off camera to the left, and the pub is still going.
Richard's Castle
Shared between Shropshire and Herefordshire, this is a sprawling village with several centres. The best bet for a village centre now is here, on the B4361 Ludlow to Leominster road in the Herefordshire bit. The shop was here, just off camera to the left, and the pub is still going.
Welcome To Shropshire Sign at the junction of Park Lane with the B4361, north of one part of Richard's Castle clustered around The Castle public house.
Welcome To Shropshire
Sign at the junction of Park Lane with the B4361, north of one part of Richard's Castle clustered around The Castle public house.
Tight Squeeze In Richard's Castle The lorry was emerging from a very narrow lane and needed the whole carriageway to manoeuvre.
Tight Squeeze In Richard's Castle
The lorry was emerging from a very narrow lane and needed the whole carriageway to manoeuvre.
The Castle Pub, Richard's Castle
The Castle Pub, Richard's Castle
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Wheatcommon Covert is located at Grid Ref: SO5071 (Lat: 52.335783, Lng: -2.72803)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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