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Bellowspipe Wood

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Bellowspipe Wood

St Peter and St Paul Church, Cleobury North
St Peter and St Paul Church, Cleobury North Credit: Ian S

Bellowspipe Wood, located in Shropshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Covering an approximate area of 100 acres, it is nestled within the rolling countryside of the county.

The wood is predominantly composed of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, birch, beech, and ash, providing a rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons. The dense canopy of the trees creates a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and hikers seeking solace in the great outdoors.

The forest floor is adorned with carpets of bluebells during the spring months, creating a stunning display of vibrant hues. This spectacle attracts visitors from far and wide, keen to witness the breathtaking beauty of this natural phenomenon.

Bellowspipe Wood is also home to a wide array of wildlife, including various bird species, deer, rabbits, and squirrels. The woodland's diverse ecosystem provides a suitable habitat for these creatures, making it an excellent location for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty while enjoying a peaceful walk amidst nature. The paths wind through ancient trees and babbling brooks, offering stunning vistas at every turn.

Whether one seeks a serene retreat, an opportunity to observe wildlife, or simply a chance to reconnect with nature, Bellowspipe Wood in Shropshire is a must-visit destination. Its natural charm and tranquil ambiance make it a haven for those seeking solace in the wonders of the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.492764/-2.5739524 or Grid Reference SO6188. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Peter and St Paul Church, Cleobury North
St Peter and St Paul Church, Cleobury North
Driveway, Hillside Road climbing to houses on the northern slopes of the Brown Clee.
Driveway, Hillside
Road climbing to houses on the northern slopes of the Brown Clee.
A drinking trough, Hillside A plastic successor to the commonly seen galvanised field drinking troughs.
A drinking trough, Hillside
A plastic successor to the commonly seen galvanised field drinking troughs.
Tracks in the woods
Tracks in the woods
Temporary lash-up
Temporary lash-up
Grown out hedges Remains of hedges where most have the plants have been removed leaving a few survivors as trees.
Grown out hedges
Remains of hedges where most have the plants have been removed leaving a few survivors as trees.
Start of the path for Brown Clee Hill
Start of the path for Brown Clee Hill
Cleobury Mill, Mill Farm, Cleobury North This mill contains some very old wooden gearing and hurst framing. This view shows the largely rotted wheel, the mill with adjoining mill house and the outdoor lavatory.
Cleobury Mill, Mill Farm, Cleobury North
This mill contains some very old wooden gearing and hurst framing. This view shows the largely rotted wheel, the mill with adjoining mill house and the outdoor lavatory.
Cleobury Mill, Cleobury North The remains of the overshot waterwheel. The wooden spokes and shaft have completely rotted away and the metal rim and buckets are heavily rusted. Seen on National Mills Weekend 2012.
Cleobury Mill, Cleobury North
The remains of the overshot waterwheel. The wooden spokes and shaft have completely rotted away and the metal rim and buckets are heavily rusted. Seen on National Mills Weekend 2012.
Cleobury Mill, Cleobury North I'm stood inside the ancient wooden hurst frame of this mill and photographing the wooden wheel shaft, the cast iron pit wheel and wallower driving the layshaft and the wooden bevel gear drives to two sets of stones.
Cleobury Mill, Cleobury North
I'm stood inside the ancient wooden hurst frame of this mill and photographing the wooden wheel shaft, the cast iron pit wheel and wallower driving the layshaft and the wooden bevel gear drives to two sets of stones.
Cleobury Mill, Cleobury North - stone floor Not safe for the public and photographed from the door. Two unclothed sets of French burr stones for flour production. These are underdrift by a layshaft drive rather than a great spur wheel.
Cleobury Mill, Cleobury North - stone floor
Not safe for the public and photographed from the door. Two unclothed sets of French burr stones for flour production. These are underdrift by a layshaft drive rather than a great spur wheel.
Cleobury Mill -hurst frame Very old wooden hurst frame with a layshaft drive. The mill originally had a wheel in a different location and the stopped up hole in the wall is still visible.
Cleobury Mill -hurst frame
Very old wooden hurst frame with a layshaft drive. The mill originally had a wheel in a different location and the stopped up hole in the wall is still visible.
Cleobury Mill Long disused watermill seen on Mills Open 2012. This is the end view of the ancient hurst frame with the layshaft drive. A tentering beam is nearest the camera. The floor reuses some old mill stones between packed earth.
Cleobury Mill
Long disused watermill seen on Mills Open 2012. This is the end view of the ancient hurst frame with the layshaft drive. A tentering beam is nearest the camera. The floor reuses some old mill stones between packed earth.
Cleobury Mill This waterwheel has lost all its wooden spokes but the shrouds and a few rotten buckets are maintaining the shape. The wheel is obviously overshot but the launder has long since gone. This mill was seen as part of Mills Open 2012.
Cleobury Mill
This waterwheel has lost all its wooden spokes but the shrouds and a few rotten buckets are maintaining the shape. The wheel is obviously overshot but the launder has long since gone. This mill was seen as part of Mills Open 2012.
Cleobury Mill - wooden gears This decrepit mill is elderly and it shows with the remnants of wooden gearing in wooden hurst frame.
Cleobury Mill - wooden gears
This decrepit mill is elderly and it shows with the remnants of wooden gearing in wooden hurst frame.
Cleobury Mill Deteriorated mill with the remnants of an overshot waterwheel.
Cleobury Mill
Deteriorated mill with the remnants of an overshot waterwheel.
Ditton Priors: site of former station View NE on the road to Middleton Priors: the terminus of the Cleobury Mortimer & Ditton Priors Light Railway had been on the right. The line from Cleobury Mortimer had been closed to passenger traffic since 26/9/38 (to goods since 11/9/39), but had then been acquired by the War Department to serve Armaments Depots at Ditton Priors until 30/6/65. Since then the station site has been a Trading Estate.
Ditton Priors: site of former station
View NE on the road to Middleton Priors: the terminus of the Cleobury Mortimer & Ditton Priors Light Railway had been on the right. The line from Cleobury Mortimer had been closed to passenger traffic since 26/9/38 (to goods since 11/9/39), but had then been acquired by the War Department to serve Armaments Depots at Ditton Priors until 30/6/65. Since then the station site has been a Trading Estate.
Pasture, Great Leasows A parkland setting between the former munitions depot at Ditton Priors and Brown Clee.
Pasture, Great Leasows
A parkland setting between the former munitions depot at Ditton Priors and Brown Clee.
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Bellowspipe Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO6188 (Lat: 52.492764, Lng: -2.5739524)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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