Shepherds Rock Wood £75,000 Freehold
- The Bog, Shropshire
- nearly 5 ¼ acres
- The Welsh Marches
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Bench in a clearing - check out the views to Nipstone Park
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Majestic Larch
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Entrance to Shepherd's Rock Wood
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Entrance to the main Woodland
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Newly laid access track
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Location of Shepherd's Rock Wood
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Hair Ice - only seen in certain conditions
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View from the woodland across Stiperstones Park
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Larch Canopy
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North West Boundary
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Copses of Holly within the woodland
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Dappled winter light
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Boundaries are marked in red
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Old extraction tracks through the woodland
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Internal boundary posts
Description
This woodland has exceptional views within the landscape. The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve is at the end of the access road, and this fascinating landscape is easy to explore.
Shepherds Rock Wood is at the end of the forestry track, and surrounded on three sides by meadowland. This means that no-one else passes the wood, apart from the beautiful farm animals on three sides.
The commercial crop of Larch is well spaced, and mature. Having been well managed this has the feel of a continental style coniferous crop. The opportunity for a new owner to shape this lovely flat land is immediately obvious - and simple to move through from boundary to boundary.
Trees
The woodland is mainly well spaced/well thinned Japanese larch, planted in 1958, these contrast some varied species - Holly, Hazel, Birch and the odd Beech could easily be encouraged within the Larch.
A varied understory would allow some simple and sensitive thinning, moving the woodland towards a low impact silvaculture with continuous cover if this was the aspiration.
Wildlife
Quite a few muntjac deer have been spotted when working in the woodland. The woodland is also the home numerous song birds, raptors, corvid and "little brown jobs".
Features
Well spaced Larch, and a developing understory, the flat nature of this woodland provides an opportunity to enjoy woodland ownership within a rolling landscape.
Being at the top of the hill the ground is well drained, and very productive soil, evident in the quality of foliage.
Access, tracks and footpaths
A recent stone track gives great access to the woodland from the gate. A final rough, but flat track gives access to the Shepherds Rock Wood. This final section of approximately 300m is easily driveable in a vehicle and could be improved to allow normal car access if desired.
Whilst there are no internal "footpaths" moving around in the wood is easy due to the widely spaced trees.
An old timber wagon track leads to the opposite boundary, and this wouldn't be too difficult to brush cut, if that was your vision!
Rights and covenants
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.
Activities
As you might imagine, the area is full of outdoor things to do, from the quieter pursuits, as well as rifle shooting at the neighbouring Minsterley Ranges.
The Shropshire Hills National Landscape website, provides a huge amount of information that helps inspire days out.
Local area and history
The wood is within sight of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve. and very close to the Bog visitor centre.
Around 5 miles away, in Wales, is the small village of Churchstoke, here you’ll find a couple of restaurants, fuel and a supermarket.
The wider area of Shropshire has a huge amount of interest for visitors to explore.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
Boundaries are marked with red paint. Where it is a shared boundary the half of the post towards Shepherds Rock wood is marked with red.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 137
- Grid ref: SO 343 970
- Nearest post code: SY5 0NJ
- GPS coordinates: 52.5674, -2.97055
Location map
Directions
From the A488 Minsterley to Bishops Castle Road take the turning signposted for Shelve and Minsterley Ranges.
Follow this road for 2 miles, then at the T-junction turn right.
Continue along this road for around a mile, then the entrance to Brookshill farm and Minsterley Ranges will be on your right. ///shorthand.pencil.front
If navigating using satnav, note that the nearest postcode SY5 0NJ is before the turning off the road that leads to the wood. Minsterley Ranges Google pin
Follow the farm track until you reach a cattle grid. At this point there will be a cow shed and new concrete forebay to your right and three tracks ahead. Take the middle track straight ahead of you.
Continue to the end of the track, and park near the wooden gate into the wood, without blocking the gate into the wood or the gate into the field. This point is at ///enabling.jiffy.inspects
Please note that Shepherd's Rock Wood is accessed on foot from the gate. Follow this track for about 500m) until you reach the shared turning circle. Take the brush cut track to the right and follow it along the border of the wood until you reach the entrance of Shepher's Rock Wood.
Upon purchase a key will be given to owners for vehicle access.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
A well spaced, easy to access flat and secluded woodland, bordered on three sides by grazing.
Views of the Stiperstones and good sun light make this woodland perfect for enjoying year round.
