Is Shrawley Woods open?

Shrawley Wood is open 365 days a year.

Where do you park for Shrawley wood?

The landlord welcomes walkers and charges a £3 parking fee, which can be redeemed against purchases for food and drink. Having parked at the Inn, cross the B4196 by the pub and walk along the short lane directly opposite (beware of the traffic).

Where is Shrawley Woods?

Shrawley Wood Circular is a 4.1 mile loop trail located near Worcester, Worcestershire, England that features a river and is rated as moderate.

How big is Shrawley Woods?

5 miles
Length: 5 miles/8km. Maps: OS Explorer 204, OS Landranger 138. Terrain: Woodland and pasture, gentle gradients. Footpaths: Mostly excellent, but one is partially overgrown with nettles and brambles.

Where is the village of Shrawley in Worcestershire?

The Parish of Shrawley lies in the heart of the English countryside and the County of Worcestershire, 8 miles from Worcester, 4 miles from Stourport and 6 miles from Bewdley.

Is the Shrawley Wood in Worcester an ancient wood?

Shrawley Wood is known to be an ancient wood, and the presence of wood anemones is one of the things that confirms this, for the species is a prime indicator of ancient woodland. However, it doesn’t only grow in woodland, but also in ancient meadows, limestone pavements (in the Yorkshire Dales) and hedgebanks.

Where is the start of the Shrawley Wood walk?

This pleasant walk through woodlands and meadows affords pleasant views of lakes, trees and the River Severn. The starting (and finishing point) is the New Inn on the B4196 Holt Heath to Stourport-on-Severn road near Shrawley (Grid ref. SO799663).

How big is the parish of Shrawley Wood?

The parish area of 1,940 acres is bounded on the East by the River Severn, on the North by Dick Brook, on the South by Shrawley Brook and to the West by the Parish of Witley. Some 450 acres is woodland, mostly in Shrawley Wood. Forty acres is water and the remainder is mixed agricultural land and dwellings.