Keeper's Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Keeper's Wood

Free Gospel Chapel The Chapel, built in 1874 according to the stone above the door, appears to be under development for residential use.
Free Gospel Chapel Credit: Peter Fleming

Keeper's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The woodland is situated near the village of Yoxall and is easily accessible by road.

Keeper's Wood boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. The forest is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a rich and vibrant canopy. Underneath this canopy, the forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, creating a beautiful tapestry of colors during the spring and summer months.

Visitors to Keeper's Wood can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way through the forest. These paths offer a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of the woodland, providing opportunities for walking, jogging, and cycling. The forest also features several picnic areas and benches where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide variety of bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the abundance of species that call Keeper's Wood their home, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

Overall, Keeper's Wood is a natural gem in Staffordshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the forest or a peaceful picnic surrounded by the sights and sounds of the woodland, Keeper's Wood provides a delightful experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.907896/-2.3486909 or Grid Reference SJ7634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Free Gospel Chapel The Chapel, built in 1874 according to the stone above the door, appears to be under development for residential use.
Free Gospel Chapel
The Chapel, built in 1874 according to the stone above the door, appears to be under development for residential use.
Entrance to Charnes Old Hall farm
Entrance to Charnes Old Hall farm
Road through Charnes estate This road with its metal fences and avenue of trees, gives the impression that there is large estate nearby.   see link  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-272232-charnes-hall-eccleshall" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-272232-charnes-hall-eccleshall">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>
Road through Charnes estate
This road with its metal fences and avenue of trees, gives the impression that there is large estate nearby. see link LinkExternal link
Charnes Hall, Eccleshall It is a pity that this old hall is partly covered by trees.  see link  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-272232-charnes-hall-eccleshall" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-272232-charnes-hall-eccleshall">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>
Charnes Hall, Eccleshall
It is a pity that this old hall is partly covered by trees. see link LinkExternal link
The driveway to Charnes Hall
The driveway to Charnes Hall
Looking back to a road junction near the Ashley Road Plantation
Looking back to a road junction near the Ashley Road Plantation
Narrow roadway leading to Bromley Mill Farm
Narrow roadway leading to Bromley Mill Farm
Roadway past Bromley Mill Farm I can't find any information about this mill, and mill pool, which is out of sight on the left of picture.
Roadway past Bromley Mill Farm
I can't find any information about this mill, and mill pool, which is out of sight on the left of picture.
Entrance drive to Bromley Mill Farm House
Entrance drive to Bromley Mill Farm House
The yard at Bromley Mill Farm Bromley Mill farmhouse can be seen beyond the yard, it is in square SJ7835.
The yard at Bromley Mill Farm
Bromley Mill farmhouse can be seen beyond the yard, it is in square SJ7835.
Longfield Cottage at Wetwood This is a charming cottage in the hamlet of Wetwood, the date on the front is 1921.
Longfield Cottage at Wetwood
This is a charming cottage in the hamlet of Wetwood, the date on the front is 1921.
Wetwood Manor, Wetwood
Wetwood Manor, Wetwood
Looking towards Fairoak The drive on the left leads up to a property named The Mount.
Looking towards Fairoak
The drive on the left leads up to a property named The Mount.
Well Cottage, Fairoak The coach going by Well Cottage, gives some idea how of narrow the lanes are around here.
Well Cottage, Fairoak
The coach going by Well Cottage, gives some idea how of narrow the lanes are around here.
Rookery Cottages near Wetwood This row of cottages are very eyecatching as you drive by. The chimneys are worth looking at, there has been a lot of pride taken when building them.
Rookery Cottages near Wetwood
This row of cottages are very eyecatching as you drive by. The chimneys are worth looking at, there has been a lot of pride taken when building them.
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard A very large monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard (†1592) and his wife (†1608). They are accompanied by two sons and six daughters.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4461166">SJ7636 : St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (1)</a>
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard
A very large monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard (†1592) and his wife (†1608). They are accompanied by two sons and six daughters. SJ7636 : St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (1)
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (1) Sir Gilbert Gerard (†1592) and his wife.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4461171">SJ7636 : St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (2)</a>
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (1)
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (2) Sir Gilbert Gerard (†1592).
St John the Baptist Church, Ashley - monument to Sir Gilbert Gerard - detail (2)
Sir Gilbert Gerard (†1592).
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Keeper's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ7634 (Lat: 52.907896, Lng: -2.3486909)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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