Burnt Covert

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Burnt Covert

Hollingshead Bridge Grade II listed. Listing number 1320249. Accommodation bridge. 1827-33. Telford design. Skew built. Washed brick with stone band and copings. Single-basket arch with saw-toothed arch ring, solid parapet and piers. Towpath retaining wall with stone coping. — Hollingshead Bridge Credit: Andrew Abbott

Burnt Covert is a small woodland area located in Cheshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the woodland is part of the larger Delamere Forest, which covers an area of approximately 972 hectares. Burnt Covert is known for its natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and diverse wildlife.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, birch, and beech, which provide a rich and vibrant canopy during the summer months. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss and ferns, creating a lush and green undergrowth. This habitat supports a variety of plants and animals, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species.

Burnt Covert offers several walking trails and paths for visitors to explore and enjoy the natural surroundings. These trails vary in difficulty and length, catering to both casual strollers and more experienced hikers. The woodland also has designated picnic areas and benches, making it an ideal spot for a family day out or a peaceful retreat.

In addition to its natural beauty, Burnt Covert has historical significance. The area was once used for charcoal production, which is reflected in its name. The process of burning wood to create charcoal was common in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Overall, Burnt Covert provides a picturesque setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and rich history, it offers a unique and rewarding experience for visitors to Cheshire.

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Burnt Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.139089/-2.4619285 or Grid Reference SJ6960. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hollingshead Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1320249. Accommodation bridge. 1827-33. Telford design. Skew built. Washed brick with stone band and copings. Single-basket arch with saw-toothed arch ring, solid parapet and piers. Towpath retaining wall with stone coping.

Andrew Abbott

Newfield Hall Farm

N Chadwick

The Verdin Arms

N Chadwick

Hole House underground gas storage plant

Minshull Vernon. View from footpath towards Hole House underground gas storage plant. This is a new feature not yet shown on the OS map - and quite a surprise to find such a modern industrial installation in the middle of a little-walked area of footpaths and farmland. Needless to say the concept of nderground gas storage - as here and at Byley and Lostock Gralam not far away -is proving controversial locally. A lot of protests, but apparently no suggestions as to cost-effective alternative ways of providing the protesters with their energy needs.

Mike Harris

Dairy Farm, Minshull Vernon

Minshull Vernon. View from Crewe & Nantwich Circular Walk towards Dairy Farm. This farm is unimaginatively, but very appropriately, named! In the middle of flat dairy farming countryside north of Crewe.

Mike Harris

footpath near Old Hough

An obscure footpath, somewhat overgrown, leads towards the solitary oak in the distance.

Stephen Craven

Worm farm near Occlestone Green

The public footpath through Old Hough farm has been legally diverted to run through the adjacent worm farm.

Stephen Craven

Warmingham: brine well-head

Warmingham: brine well pump-head between Hole House and Hill Top Farm. This is probably part of the British Salt Hole House brinefield, similar to the much larger brinefields further north, nearer to Northwich, belonging to Ineos Chlor (formerly ICI). The whole area has underlying Triassic rock salt deposits, solution mined by pumping water down and brine up. This one is right beside the public footpath west of the village.

Mike Harris

Warmingham: worm farm near Occlestone Green

Warmingham (Occlestone Green): worm farm at Oldhaugh Manor. The public footpath runs around the edge of the wormery. For a closer view see SJ6962 : Worm farm near Occlestone Green.

Mike Harris

Hollingshead Bridge No. 16

Shropshire Union Canal. Middlewich Branch

Suse

Cross near Walley's Green

Cross commemorating the 60th year of Queen Victoria's reign.

Dan Haigh

Congregational Chapel, Minshull Vernon

Minshull Vernon Congregational Chapel (1809) at the junction of Cross Lane, Eardwick Lane and Brookhouse Lane - seen from Cross Lane.

Mike Harris

Footbridge in Worsley Covert

Footbridge on Minshull Vernon footpath 7 in Worsley Covert. At present (30 September 2007) this footpath is closed due to the planned installation of an underground gas pipeline either side of the covert.

Mike Harris

Parkfield Bridge, Minshull Vernon

Tractor bridge carrying Minshull Vernon footpath 8 across the main Liverpool to London railway line. Finding your way through Parkfield Farm is a challenge!

Mike Harris

Park Hall Farm, Minshull Vernon

Park Hall Farm outbuildings and silo seen from Minshull Vernon footpath 8.

Mike Harris

Obstruction on walk

You cannot walk this part of the Crewe and Nantwich Circular walk until July 2008 due to some works going on in this field. It would have been nice if the local council had put the closure sign up earlier in the route. This would have saved me from having to walk down and cross the busy and dangerous A530 twice.

Ian Bottomley

West Coast Main Line at Wimboldsley in BR days

The four-track section of line between Crewe and Winsford, seen from the A530 bridge. A class 86 electric locomotive approaches in the distance with a down (northbound) passenger train.

Stephen Craven

Minshull United Reformed Church, Minshull Vernon

Minshull United Reformed Church is at the junction of Eardswick Lane, Cross Lane and Brookhouse Lane; this view is from Eardswick Lane. The grade-II-listed church was built in 1809-10 and altered c. 1880; it was originally a Congregational Chapel. See also SJ6760 : Minshull United Reformed Church: detail. For more information, see Link