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Roundbank Wood
Shropshire
Guide price
£75,000
Size
5. acres?
Location
Buildwas
OS Landranger
No.242
Grid ref
SJ 655 051
Post code
TF8 7BN
Roundbank Wood is a mature broadleaf woodland with many veteran oak trees that really give the feeling that it is an ancient woodland. One tree in particular that stands out from most is a Yew tree that is growing on a rocky face, that has exposed roots. It's fascinating how the roots weave in and out of the rock face. Beech, hazel, lime, silver birch, ash, rowan, and holly are also found in this wood. The wood is quite spectacular, with sandstone rock faces, and a wonderful level plateau in the centre of the wood, with a completely secluded valley next to it, either of which would make a great location for camping.
Public access: There are no public footpaths or rights of public access into Roundbank Wood.
Sporting rights: Included.
Mineral rights: Included, except as reserved by statute.
Covenants: in common with the neighbouring woodlands, there is a covenant designed to ensure that all can have quiet and peaceful enjoyment of their woodland.
Local area and history: Roundbank Wood is situated near the Iron Bridge Gorge World Heritage Site where the Industrial Revolution began. The first ever cast iron bridge in the world was given Royal consent to be built here in 1776. Ironbridge has many museums, pubs and restaurants that front onto the River Severn, as well as the famous bridge itself. Much Wenlock is also very close by, which is very picturesque with good shops and local pubs.
Wildlife: Deer are known to frequent the woods, and fallow deer may often be seen wandering between the trees. The woods are home to a variety of birds, and woodpeckers, Jay, Raven, Blackbird, Wren, Blue tit, Great tit, Robin, Goldcrest, Blackcap and Spotted Owl have all been seen or heard.
Covenant: There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands, click HERE to read and download.
Click HERE to see free OS maps.
Photographs: were taken September 2023.
Boundaries
The western and south-western boundaries are formed by the main access track, The northern boundary is fenced from adjoining farm land. The remainder of the boundaries are indicated by purple paint marks on trees. These are a bit faded in places making them tricky to spot, so have been supplemented by orange tape at several points (see photographs).
Access
There is easy access to all areas of Roundbank Wood, as the trees are mature and well spaced, and ground vegetation is limited by the tree canopy. A good track leads from the entrance gate along the western edge of the wood, allowing access on foot. The track, probably only suitable for a four wheel drive because it is fairly steep, then continues along the southern edge of the wood, where there is a usable, but undeveloped point of access, just opposite the gateways into the two meadows below the wood. The track then continues around the adjacent wood, before looping back on the eastern side to the main vehicle access into the wood, where the track ends at the small valley, next to the central plateau.
Viewing
You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please download the details showing the location of the woodland and ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you. Many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone or tablet. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.
Directions
Roundbank Wood is on the A4169 Telford to Much Wenlock road. TF8 7BU is an area to the north of the B4380/A4169 about one mile from Roundbank Wood.
From the south and west:
Take the B4380/A4169, the Buildwas Bypass, uphill towards Telford.
After almost a mile, there is a "Welcome to Telford" sign on the left side of the road. The entrance to the wood is on the right just before the sign, marked with a 'Woodlands For Sale' sign (see Photograph 15).
From the north and east:
About one mile before reaching TF8 7BU, coming down the A4169 Buildwas Bypass, you will see our For Sale sign on the left (see Photograph 14).
From either direction:
Please park here (there is a dropped kerb with a concrete base under the grass), making sure you are completely off the road but not blocking the gateway, and continue along the main track on foot.
The track takes you through some woodland with Roundbank Wood on your left. To reach the main entrance to the wood, follow the track along the side of open field and then back into woodland. Continue along the track until you see a left hand turning. Turn left and Roundbank Wood can be found at the top of the hill.
For the gateway on the Buildwas Bypass:
Coordinates: 52.6432,-2.51238
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