Kearsley Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lancashire

England

Kearsley Plantation

The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton Credit: Adrian Taylor

Kearsley Plantation, located in Lancashire, is a captivating woodland area that offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Spread across a vast expanse, this plantation encompasses a diverse array of trees and vegetation, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. The plantation is situated in the small village of Kearsley, which lies roughly 10 miles northwest of the city of Manchester.

Home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, Kearsley Plantation boasts a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, pine, and birch. The dense foliage provides a serene environment for visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The plantation also features several well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to traverse the area and discover its hidden treasures.

This woodland retreat offers a range of recreational activities for all ages. Nature lovers can enjoy leisurely walks or engage in birdwatching, as the plantation is home to a multitude of bird species. Additionally, the plantation is a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with designated areas equipped with benches and tables.

Kearsley Plantation holds historical significance as well. It is said to have origins dating back to the medieval period, and remnants of an ancient building can be found within its boundaries. These historical elements add an extra layer of intrigue to the plantation, attracting history enthusiasts and those interested in Lancashire's past.

Overall, Kearsley Plantation offers a picturesque and serene escape in Lancashire's woodlands. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a picnic with loved ones, or an exploration of the area's history, this plantation serves as an idyllic destination for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world.

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Kearsley Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.536915/-2.4750915 or Grid Reference SD6804. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton
The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
Cutacre Country Park Looking towards the A6.
Cutacre Country Park
Looking towards the A6.
Atherton Railway Station View from the bridge on Bolton Road of quite an overgrown trackside
Atherton Railway Station
View from the bridge on Bolton Road of quite an overgrown trackside
Brick Barn at Shams Farm The brickwork has been done with decorative air vent spacing through the walls
Brick Barn at Shams Farm
The brickwork has been done with decorative air vent spacing through the walls
Lancaster Avenue The main avenue in the suburb of Shakerley
Lancaster Avenue
The main avenue in the suburb of Shakerley
Engine Lane Near to the railway line to Atherton with the access bridge to the former Peelwood Colliery ahead
Engine Lane
Near to the railway line to Atherton with the access bridge to the former Peelwood Colliery ahead
Playing field at Hag Fold View from Devonshire Road
Playing field at Hag Fold
View from Devonshire Road
North Road With a very narrow entrance to a footpath to Hag Fold on the left of this view
North Road
With a very narrow entrance to a footpath to Hag Fold on the left of this view
Unmarked field path The path is about to join a track through the trees to Platt Lane. The line of trees marks the route of a former railway from Leigh to Bolton.
Unmarked field path
The path is about to join a track through the trees to Platt Lane. The line of trees marks the route of a former railway from Leigh to Bolton.
Wood End Farm On the Hulton Park estate
Wood End Farm
On the Hulton Park estate
Railway Underpass Providing access between Devonshire Road and Spa Road under the Atherton to Wigan railway
Railway Underpass
Providing access between Devonshire Road and Spa Road under the Atherton to Wigan railway
Track in Hulton Park Heading towards Park End Farm. There is a capped mine shaft by the track probably associated with Hulton Colliery Bank Pits, possibly an air vent since the colliery pit heads were further to the west of this track.
Track in Hulton Park
Heading towards Park End Farm. There is a capped mine shaft by the track probably associated with Hulton Colliery Bank Pits, possibly an air vent since the colliery pit heads were further to the west of this track.
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial On the edge of Hulton Park a memorial to the 344 lives lost in 1910 to an underground explosion at Hulton Colliery Bank Pit No.3
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial
On the edge of Hulton Park a memorial to the 344 lives lost in 1910 to an underground explosion at Hulton Colliery Bank Pit No.3
St Vincent de Paul Church On Newbrook Road near Four Lane Ends
St Vincent de Paul Church
On Newbrook Road near Four Lane Ends
Newbrook Road Approaching Four Lane Ends
Newbrook Road
Approaching Four Lane Ends
Umberton's Farmhouse An 1850 property that has apparently become unfit and is likely to be demolished
Umberton's Farmhouse
An 1850 property that has apparently become unfit and is likely to be demolished
A new type of farming At Umberton's Farm an attraction named Open Air Bounce
A new type of farming
At Umberton's Farm an attraction named Open Air Bounce
Track in Cutacre Country Park One of many new paths on what was farming land and landscaped with apparent building/groundwork wastes but spared from the industrial development (Logistics North) to the east.
Track in Cutacre Country Park
One of many new paths on what was farming land and landscaped with apparent building/groundwork wastes but spared from the industrial development (Logistics North) to the east.
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Kearsley Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD6804 (Lat: 53.536915, Lng: -2.4750915)

Unitary Authority: Bolton

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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Pretoria Memorial
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Grit Bin
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