Island Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Island Wood

Knutsford Motorway Services On the S bound M6. All the usual facilities: fuel; food; shop; toilets; etc.
Knutsford Motorway Services Credit: Pete Chapman

Island Wood, located in Cheshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Spanning over 50 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which provide a stunning backdrop for visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. The forest floor is adorned with a rich tapestry of native wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons.

Wandering through the woodland, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the trees, offering glimpses of hidden ponds, babbling brooks, and secret clearings. These pathways are also home to a variety of wildlife, from squirrels and badgers to an array of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. Lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of the elusive deer that roam the area.

Island Wood is not only a site of natural beauty but also an important educational resource. It offers various educational programs and activities for both children and adults, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and sustainable living. The wood also hosts workshops, guided walks, and events throughout the year, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Island Wood in Cheshire is a captivating destination, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a chance to reconnect with nature in all its splendor.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.291734/-2.419379 or Grid Reference SJ7277. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Knutsford Motorway Services On the S bound M6. All the usual facilities: fuel; food; shop; toilets; etc.
Knutsford Motorway Services
On the S bound M6. All the usual facilities: fuel; food; shop; toilets; etc.
Plumley Methodist Church Situated in the centre of Plumley at the junction of Trouthall Lane and Plumley moor road.
Plumley Methodist Church
Situated in the centre of Plumley at the junction of Trouthall Lane and Plumley moor road.
Plumley Railway Station Taken from Plumley Moor road bridge.(Looking NW)
Plumley Railway Station
Taken from Plumley Moor road bridge.(Looking NW)
Road Junction Confusing signs! You used to be able to get to Ullardhall Farm via Ullardhall Lane, that is until the M6 was built (back in the early '60s) which split the lane in two. On some maps the lane looks as though it passes under the M6!!
Road Junction
Confusing signs! You used to be able to get to Ullardhall Farm via Ullardhall Lane, that is until the M6 was built (back in the early '60s) which split the lane in two. On some maps the lane looks as though it passes under the M6!!
M6 From Sudlow Lane Bridge Looking North Busy as usual on Friday evening. Photo just before Knutsford Services
M6 From Sudlow Lane Bridge Looking North
Busy as usual on Friday evening. Photo just before Knutsford Services
The Golden Pheasant at Plumley
The Golden Pheasant at Plumley
Tabley House Once a stately home, now a nursing home.
Tabley House
Once a stately home, now a nursing home.
The Church at Tabley House
The Church at Tabley House
Nether Tabley Old School Cottage At the rear of the old school is Cuckoo Clock Museum!
Nether Tabley Old School Cottage
At the rear of the old school is Cuckoo Clock Museum!
The Smoker Inn Plumley Situated on the A556 at the junction with Plumley Moor Road.
The Smoker was a 16th-century coaching inn, named after the Prince Regent's racehorse.
The Smoker Inn Plumley
Situated on the A556 at the junction with Plumley Moor Road. The Smoker was a 16th-century coaching inn, named after the Prince Regent's racehorse.
Mock Tudor semi, Tabley, Cheshire Not the best location for a family home being at the side of the busy A556 about a mile south of junction 19 on the M6.
Mock Tudor semi, Tabley, Cheshire
Not the best location for a family home being at the side of the busy A556 about a mile south of junction 19 on the M6.
Brook Cottage, Tabley On the B5391, Pickmere Lane. This is the only building wholly within this grid square - and it's just in.
Brook Cottage, Tabley
On the B5391, Pickmere Lane. This is the only building wholly within this grid square - and it's just in.
Parkside Cottage, Sudlow Lane
Parkside Cottage, Sudlow Lane
Towards Wash Farm Taken just beyond Plumley, with the M6 to the right.
Towards Wash Farm
Taken just beyond Plumley, with the M6 to the right.
Plumley Railway Station Photo taken from end of the Manchester bound platform.
Plumley Railway Station
Photo taken from end of the Manchester bound platform.
Plumley Station Plumley Station on the occasion of the visit by the Mayor of Macclesfield by Special Train.  JPD Mereside Brass providing a welcome.
Plumley Station
Plumley Station on the occasion of the visit by the Mayor of Macclesfield by Special Train. JPD Mereside Brass providing a welcome.
Knutsford Service Station A busy stop off the M6
Knutsford Service Station
A busy stop off the M6
The Golden Pheasant, Plumley Large pub with accommodation close to Plumley station.
The Golden Pheasant, Plumley
Large pub with accommodation close to Plumley station.
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Island Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ7277 (Lat: 53.291734, Lng: -2.419379)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

What 3 Words

///mute.cabbages.scrolled. Near Knutsford, Cheshire

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Located within 500m of 53.291734,-2.419379
Addr Housename: White Lodge
Source: OS-OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 53.2902385/-2.4259053
Addr Housename: Red Lodge
Lat/Long: 53.2946842/-2.4227993
Island Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 53.2917066/-2.4193591
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