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Keepers Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Keepers Wood

Leonard's Wood from Linnards lane Not much else in this square, except fields!
Leonard's Wood from Linnards lane Credit: Ian Warburton

Keepers Wood is a charming woodland located in the county of Cheshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. It is situated near the village of Norley, about 10 miles northeast of the town of Northwich.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy providing shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpet the forest floor in spring, adding a burst of color to the woodland landscape.

Keepers Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the woods, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its hidden treasures. The peaceful ambiance and tranquil atmosphere of the wood make it an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation.

Wildlife is abundant in Keepers Wood, with sightings of deer, badgers, foxes, and a multitude of bird species being quite common. The wood is also home to various insects, including butterflies and dragonflies, attracted by the diverse range of habitats provided by the wood's ponds and streams.

Managed by local authorities, Keepers Wood is carefully preserved and protected, ensuring its natural beauty remains intact for future generations to enjoy. With its scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and peaceful surroundings, Keepers Wood is a haven for nature lovers and a valuable asset to the Cheshire countryside.

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Keepers Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.273601/-2.4753594 or Grid Reference SJ6875. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leonard's Wood from Linnards lane Not much else in this square, except fields!
Leonard's Wood from Linnards lane
Not much else in this square, except fields!
Leonard's Wood Road near Leonard's Wood.
Leonard's Wood
Road near Leonard's Wood.
Neumann's Flash, Wincham/Marston One of many flashes in this area. Footpaths are well used by local people walking dogs and for recreation; a pleasant area.
Neumann's Flash, Wincham/Marston
One of many flashes in this area. Footpaths are well used by local people walking dogs and for recreation; a pleasant area.
Salt Works The Trent and Mersey canal passes through a large chemical works as it skirts Northwich. Additional information provided by a visitor to Geograph:- At the time the picture was taken this was ICI's Lostock Works. The main output was, and still is Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate), the end product of the Ammonia Soda process. Salt, in the form of brine, is used in the process and is purified in the plant to the right of the picture. Today (Jan 2010) the site is owned and run by Brunner Mond, a name used by one of the four companies that formed ICI in 1926.
Salt Works
The Trent and Mersey canal passes through a large chemical works as it skirts Northwich. Additional information provided by a visitor to Geograph:- At the time the picture was taken this was ICI's Lostock Works. The main output was, and still is Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate), the end product of the Ammonia Soda process. Salt, in the form of brine, is used in the process and is purified in the plant to the right of the picture. Today (Jan 2010) the site is owned and run by Brunner Mond, a name used by one of the four companies that formed ICI in 1926.
Winnington Wood Taken from Manchester Road (A559), Lostock Gralam, looking NW.
Winnington Wood
Taken from Manchester Road (A559), Lostock Gralam, looking NW.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Lostock Gralam The church is situated on station road Lostock Gralam.(Opposite Arthur Street)
Church of St John the Evangelist, Lostock Gralam
The church is situated on station road Lostock Gralam.(Opposite Arthur Street)
Pipelines, with ICI works in background Taken at the side of Manchester Road (A559) Northwich, near Austin Street.
Pipelines, with ICI works in background
Taken at the side of Manchester Road (A559) Northwich, near Austin Street.
Trent & Mersey Canal from Wincham lane bridge Looking NW, I think the factory in the background is BP nutrition.
Trent & Mersey Canal from Wincham lane bridge
Looking NW, I think the factory in the background is BP nutrition.
The Black Greyhound, Higher Wincham Situated at the crossroads of Hall Lane, Marston Lane, Wincham Lane & Church Street.
The Black Greyhound, Higher Wincham
Situated at the crossroads of Hall Lane, Marston Lane, Wincham Lane & Church Street.
Pick Mere, looking west A popular place in the summer, (and to think there used to be a small fair ground here and you could hire jetskis!!).
Pick Mere, looking west
A popular place in the summer, (and to think there used to be a small fair ground here and you could hire jetskis!!).
Pick Mere , looking west This southern end of the mere is just in SJ6876!!
Pick Mere , looking west
This southern end of the mere is just in SJ6876!!
Four Lanes Garage, Higher Marston Situated at the crossroads of Dark Lane, Ollershaw Lane,& Marston Lane
Four Lanes Garage, Higher Marston
Situated at the crossroads of Dark Lane, Ollershaw Lane,& Marston Lane
ICI Chemical Works Taken from Manchester Road, near junction with Denton Drive, looking east. (Just across the road from B&Q)
ICI Chemical Works
Taken from Manchester Road, near junction with Denton Drive, looking east. (Just across the road from B&Q)
B5391, Higher Wincham, Cheshire The stream that runs under the road forms the boundary between Vale Royal and Macclesfield districts.
B5391, Higher Wincham, Cheshire
The stream that runs under the road forms the boundary between Vale Royal and Macclesfield districts.
Lion Salt Works Open pan salt works using pumped brine. Worked into the 1980s but is now very ramshackle although preserved in part. I had always thought this was the last open pan works but there is a sea salt plant down at Maldon. They will not allow visitors due to H & S regulations (either a necessary safeguard or an easy cop out depending on point of view). Mind you, if you fall into an open salt pan you are not likely to live to tell the tale (some workers did).
Lion Salt Works
Open pan salt works using pumped brine. Worked into the 1980s but is now very ramshackle although preserved in part. I had always thought this was the last open pan works but there is a sea salt plant down at Maldon. They will not allow visitors due to H & S regulations (either a necessary safeguard or an easy cop out depending on point of view). Mind you, if you fall into an open salt pan you are not likely to live to tell the tale (some workers did).
Special Steam Train at Northwich Station Special steam train from Chester to Altrincham at Northwich station taken from the Chester bound platform.
Special Steam Train at Northwich Station
Special steam train from Chester to Altrincham at Northwich station taken from the Chester bound platform.
Lion Salt Works entrance to museum from Ollershaw Lane The Lion Salt Works was the last salt works to make block salt by evaporating wild (natural) brine in an open pan. It closed in 1986 and a Trust is seeking to restore it as an industrial museum. It appeared on the second series of the BBC 2 series Restoration. Match funding is still needed before the Trust can access a £5m HLF grant offer. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lionsaltworkstrust.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lionsaltworkstrust.co.uk">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>
Lion Salt Works entrance to museum from Ollershaw Lane
The Lion Salt Works was the last salt works to make block salt by evaporating wild (natural) brine in an open pan. It closed in 1986 and a Trust is seeking to restore it as an industrial museum. It appeared on the second series of the BBC 2 series Restoration. Match funding is still needed before the Trust can access a £5m HLF grant offer. LinkExternal link
Pick Mere View across Pick Mere from the south shore towards Pickmere village.
Pick Mere
View across Pick Mere from the south shore towards Pickmere village.
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Keepers Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ6875 (Lat: 53.273601, Lng: -2.4753594)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Located within 500m of 53.273601,-2.4753594
Foot: no
Note: NO bridge to footpath on the other side - not apparent from most maps!
Lat/Long: 53.2696626/-2.4769091
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2749114/-2.4825478
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