Bentilee Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme

England

Bentilee Wood

Track near Stoney Low A pleasant walk on an autumn afternoon, this track forms part of a path that leads from the village of Madeley to Keele Service Station on the M6. — Track near Stoney Low Credit: Iain McDonald

Bentilee Wood, located in Staffordshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area covering approximately 40 hectares. The wood is situated on the outskirts of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, making it easily accessible to both locals and visitors alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of oak, silver birch, and beech trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a dense canopy, allowing for a shaded and tranquil atmosphere within the wood. In addition to the impressive trees, Bentilee Wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including squirrels, rabbits, and a multitude of bird species. This makes it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Within the wood, there are several well-maintained footpaths and trails, providing ample opportunities for walking, jogging, and cycling. The paths wind through the woodland, offering visitors the chance to explore and discover the natural beauty of the area. Along the trails, there are also designated picnic areas, allowing visitors to pause and enjoy a packed lunch amidst the serene surroundings.

Bentilee Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also serves as an important educational resource. Local schools often organize field trips to the wood, where students can learn about the different species of trees and wildlife that inhabit the area. The wood also plays a vital role in the conservation of local flora and fauna, with efforts made to maintain and protect the natural habitat.

Overall, Bentilee Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing a space for recreation, relaxation, and appreciation of nature.

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Bentilee Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.98689/-2.2822955 or Grid Reference SJ8143. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track near Stoney Low

A pleasant walk on an autumn afternoon, this track forms part of a path that leads from the village of Madeley to Keele Service Station on the M6.

Iain McDonald

Dab Green Farm

note the fingerpost with no path on the right.

Neil Lewin

Another fingerpost

with no apparent path.

Neil Lewin

Fields near Highway Farm

The farmland near Highway farm.

John Poyser

Field and fertiliser

The field has recently been spread with manure,and chain harrowed.

John Poyser

The Drive to Highway Farm

If you get this far you have missed the point where the bridleway leaves the farm track!

Glyn Baker

A damp morning on the way to Stoney Low

The path runs from near Orchard Cottage on Three Mile Lane to Madeley.

Glyn Baker

Old Railway Bridge Near Stoney Low

I can't understand why the O.S maps don't show the railway as disused or dismantled. A look over the hedge into the deep cutting reveals large trees where the track should be. They have clearly not sprung up in a couple of years. Sadly the vegetation was far too dense to get a decent picture. 2013 Update... it seems The track is the remnant of the line between Market Drayton and Stoke. It was retained to serve the coal mine at Silverdale, but this pit closed in 1998. The link to the West Coast Main Line was severed by a derailed goods train in 2007."

Glyn Baker

Southbound M6 near Keele Services

The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.

David Dixon

Newcastle-under-Lyme District : The M6 Motorway

The road heads northbound through Staffordshire.

Lewis Clarke

Standing traffic on the M6

An all-too-common experience on the M6.

Bill Boaden

Whitmore : M6 Motorway

Heading along the M6 motorway between Junction 16 and Junction 15.

Lewis Clarke

Keele Park Station 1896 -1907 (disused)

The nearby Keele estate had its own railway station called Keele, Keele Park Race station was added later on the Newcastle to Market Drayton railway line to make the racecourse more accessible to racegoers. Keele Park station opened in 1896 and closed in March 1907, coinciding with the operation of the racecourse. The Market Drayton branch railway opened in sections, with Stoke on Trent to Newcastle-under-Lyme being the first to open on the 6th September 1852. This was followed eleven years later by the Newcastle to Silverdale section in May of 1863. It wasn't until the 1st of February 1870 that the connection to Market Drayton was completed, giving Madeley an east-west route. Although initially the line was double track, it was converted to single track in 1934. ‌‌‌ Passenger services were withdrawn on May 6th 1956 and the Silverdale to Stoke on Trent section closed on 2nd March 1964. Keele Station was closed in 1961. It was finally closed to goods trains on the 9th January 1967, although coal trains still ran from Silverdale colliery to Madeley Road and onto the former LNWR line. With the closure of Silverdale colliery in 1998, all traffic on this line ceased. Link