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Chorley Covert and Deserts Wood

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Chorley Covert and Deserts Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Shropshire, covering 0.74 km². The county has 105 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; this is one. It is among the largest in the county.

Nearby SSSIs include Catherton Common, Hill Houses & Crumpsbrook Meadows and Titterstone Clee. Kidderminster Station is about 15 km away to the south-east.

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