Where is Hopwas woods?
Where is Hopwas woods?
Tamworth
Hopwas is a village in Staffordshire, England. It lies along the North West borders of Tamworth Borough (along the River Tame to the east and Dunstall Lane to the south of Hopwas) and 5 miles (8 km) east of Lichfield.
How old is hopwas?
The woods, which lie just a couple of miles from Tamworth, officially date back to the 11th century and the Domesday Book.
What county is hopwas?
Hopwas is located in the county of Staffordshire, West Midlands, two miles west of the town of Tamworth, six miles north-east of the major town of Sutton Coldfield, 101 miles north-east of Cardiff, and 104 miles north-west of London.
Can you walk in hopwas Woods?
Enjoy walking and cycling trails in these woods near Tamworth. You can gain access to the woods from the village of Hopwas by following the canal into the woods and then picking up the bridleways. …
How big is the forest at Hopwas Woods?
There’s 385 acres of ancient woodland to explore with the Coventry Canal running through the eastern edge of the forest. For mountain bikers there are opportunites for some fun off road cycling with natural single track, dirt tracks and some short steep descents.
Where is the Hopwas Hayes Wood in Staffordshire?
Hopwas Wood also known as Hopwas Hayes Wood is ancient woodland situated in the District of Lichfield in Staffordshire. It is owned by Tarmac and the Ministry of Defence and public access to the Wood is via bridlepaths. From Hopwas access is off the A51 or from Wood Bridge which spans the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal.
Where do you walk from Whittington to Hopwas Woods?
From Hopwas wood layby, we walk through the woods to the canal follow the canal to Hademore, then paths through fields to the Dog Inn at Whittingham for lunch break. After the pub stop the walk passes Whittington Barracks and across the A51, to a permissible track, and back to cars via Knox’s Grave Lane.
Where is Hopwas village on the A51 road?
It is situated where the A51 road crosses both the River Tame and the Coventry Canal. Although adjacent to the Borough of Tamworth, the village is part of the parish of Wigginton and Hopwas within Lichfield District .