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Garden Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Garden Wood

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

Garden Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated near the village of Garden, this woodland area covers an extensive area of approximately 100 acres. It is known for its dense vegetation, diverse wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere.

The forest is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool and shady environment. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Garden Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers who are drawn to its serene and untouched surroundings. It offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest and discover its hidden treasures. These trails cater to different fitness levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the woodland at their own pace.

The forest is also a haven for wildlife. Visitors may encounter a variety of species, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and a wide range of birdlife. Nature enthusiasts can appreciate the abundance of flora and fauna that thrives within the wood, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Garden Wood is a true gem in the heart of Cheshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in nature's tranquility. With its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails, it is a destination that is sure to captivate anyone seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating experience in the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.272374/-2.4741762 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!
A556 at Ascol Drive The 60mph sign has been painted out due to the 40mph restriction through the roadworks. Ascol Drive is off to the right, beyond the bollard.
A556 at Ascol Drive
The 60mph sign has been painted out due to the 40mph restriction through the roadworks. Ascol Drive is off to the right, beyond the bollard.
Leonard's Wood Road near Leonard's Wood.
Leonard's Wood
Road near Leonard's Wood.
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 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.
Green field site? Tesco supermarket seen across field from footpath near Northwich Retail Park. In the middle of a heavily commercialised area there is a footpath across fields near the confluence of Wade Brook and Wincham Brook that allows an escape from the shopping (but not from the litter and abandoned shopping trolleys). Tesco is in the distance - Northwich Retail Park (with B&Q etc.) is ahead to the left.
Green field site?
Tesco supermarket seen across field from footpath near Northwich Retail Park. In the middle of a heavily commercialised area there is a footpath across fields near the confluence of Wade Brook and Wincham Brook that allows an escape from the shopping (but not from the litter and abandoned shopping trolleys). Tesco is in the distance - Northwich Retail Park (with B&Q etc.) is ahead to the left.
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Garden Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ6875 (Lat: 53.272374, Lng: -2.4741762)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Located within 500m of 53.272374,-2.4741762
Waterway: turning_point
Lat/Long: 53.2698774/-2.4801553
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Bus Stop
Lostock Gralam, Manchester Road / Griffiths Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR037
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Griffiths Road
Naptan Crossing: Griffiths Road
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: House number 246
Naptan LocalityName: Lostock Gralam
Naptan NaptanCode: chwgpdm
Naptan ShortCommonName: Griffiths Road
Naptan Street: Manchester Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 53.2692636/-2.4699315
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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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Crossing
Lat/Long: 53.2698693/-2.4680032
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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: 53.2720467/-2.4667899
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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: 53.2720467/-2.4668542
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Crossing
Lat/Long: 53.2687671/-2.4718446
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Crossing
Lat/Long: 53.2686683/-2.4722421
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Bus Stop
Lostock Gralam, Manchester Road / Griffiths Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR038
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Griffiths Road
Naptan Crossing: Griffiths Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: House number 311
Naptan LocalityName: Lostock Gralam
Naptan NaptanCode: chwajtj
Naptan ShortCommonName: Griffiths Road
Naptan Street: Manchester Road
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2694468/-2.4699926
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Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2691748/-2.4718787
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Addr City: Northwich
Addr Housenumber: 246
Addr Street: Manchester Road
Fixme: location approx
Lat/Long: 53.2691051/-2.4696296
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