Big Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Big Wood

Approaching Lymm Dam On the steps down to the lakeside path below Lymm Church.
Approaching Lymm Dam Credit: Trevor Harris

Big Wood is a sprawling forest located in the county of Cheshire, England. Spanning an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and wildlife lovers. The wood is situated near the village of Wood, and its vast expanse provides a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. These trees provide shelter and food for a wide variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Additionally, the forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers and ferns during the spring and summer months.

Big Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These paths lead to secluded clearings, babbling brooks, and picturesque viewpoints, offering breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of animal species. Squirrels can be seen darting among the treetops, while badgers, foxes, and rabbits are commonly spotted foraging on the forest floor. The occasional deer sighting adds to the enchanting ambiance of the woodland.

For those seeking an immersive experience, there are designated camping areas where visitors can spend a night under the stars, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. However, it is important to note that open fires are strictly prohibited to protect the delicate ecosystem of the wood.

Overall, Big Wood in Cheshire is a captivating natural treasure that offers a serene retreat for anyone seeking solace in the embrace of nature.

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Approaching Lymm Dam On the steps down to the lakeside path below Lymm Church.
Approaching Lymm Dam
On the steps down to the lakeside path below Lymm Church.
Boardwalk and lakeside path at Lymm Dam The lake is to the right here and above and out of sight is Lakeside Road.
Boardwalk and lakeside path at Lymm Dam
The lake is to the right here and above and out of sight is Lakeside Road.
View across Lymm Dam Looking towards the tower of Lymm Church; taken from the lakeside path on the western side of the lake.
View across Lymm Dam
Looking towards the tower of Lymm Church; taken from the lakeside path on the western side of the lake.
Swineyard Lane bridge - northbound M6
Swineyard Lane bridge - northbound M6
High Legh Tennis Club  Car park and clubhouse. The club's three courts are to the right of this shot.
High Legh Tennis Club
Car park and clubhouse. The club's three courts are to the right of this shot.
Hotel services The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow.

The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.
Hotel services
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.
Truck lanes at Lymm Services
Truck lanes at Lymm Services
Lymm motorway services A central courtyard hub for all retail outlets.
Lymm motorway services
A central courtyard hub for all retail outlets.
Church Green Gastropub owned by "celebrity chef" Aiden Byrne next to the parish church in Lymm.
Church Green
Gastropub owned by "celebrity chef" Aiden Byrne next to the parish church in Lymm.
Rivington Cottage, Lymm Grade II listed house on the A56 near Lymm parish church. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1265471" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1265471">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Rivington Cottage, Lymm
Grade II listed house on the A56 near Lymm parish church. LinkExternal link
Eroded sandstone at Lymm Dam Popular with children for decades.
Eroded sandstone at Lymm Dam
Popular with children for decades.
Boardwalk, Lymm Dam Runs along part of the eastern bank of Lymm Dam, before ending at an inlet. Incorporates fishing platforms.
Boardwalk, Lymm Dam
Runs along part of the eastern bank of Lymm Dam, before ending at an inlet. Incorporates fishing platforms.
Inlet in Lymm Dam From the footpath around the lake. A Cormorant was roosting on a dead tree here.
Inlet in Lymm Dam
From the footpath around the lake. A Cormorant was roosting on a dead tree here.
Graffitied tree at Lymm Dam Testament to the long-standing appeal of this local beauty spot.
Graffitied tree at Lymm Dam
Testament to the long-standing appeal of this local beauty spot.
Wishing Bridge, Lymm Dam Footbridge between two sections of this popular lake.
Wishing Bridge, Lymm Dam
Footbridge between two sections of this popular lake.
Lymm Dam footpath The lower of at least two paths along the western side of Lymm Dam.
Lymm Dam footpath
The lower of at least two paths along the western side of Lymm Dam.
Lymm Dam and St Mary the Virgin, Lymm Classic view of the church across Lymm Dam. The lake was former by the damming of the Sow Brook to build a turnpike road (now the A56).
Lymm Dam and St Mary the Virgin, Lymm
Classic view of the church across Lymm Dam. The lake was former by the damming of the Sow Brook to build a turnpike road (now the A56).
Junction 20 on the M6 Heading north on the M6.
Junction 20 on the M6
Heading north on the M6.
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Big Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ6884 (Lat: 53.360402, Lng: -2.4783389)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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