Lurkenhope Wood nature reserve
Introduction
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Lurkenhope Wood nature reserve
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 28 Jun 2012
The steep slope of the valley is clothed in hanging oak woodland, and forms a nature reserve administered by the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. This is a valuable habitat for lichens and mosses. The public footpath is described as 'for the sure-footed', and is certainly is.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.35856
Longitude
-3.041779