Springpool Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme

England

Springpool Wood

Keele Hall, Keele This historic house now forms part of the campus of the University of Keele. Some of the grounds of the house still also survive. — Keele Hall, Keele Credit: Angella Streluk

Springpool Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a serene escape from the bustling city life.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The towering trees create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through, adding to the ethereal atmosphere of the wood. The forest floor is blanketed with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a rich and colorful tapestry.

A network of well-maintained trails meander through Springpool Wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. The paths wind around ancient trees, bubbling streams, and small ponds, providing a tranquil setting for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful picnic.

The wood is teeming with wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors may catch a glimpse of rare species such as the lesser spotted woodpecker or the elusive tawny owl. The forest is also home to a variety of mammals, including deer, foxes, and badgers, adding to the enchantment of the wood.

Springpool Wood is managed by a dedicated team of conservationists who strive to maintain its natural integrity and protect its inhabitants. The wood is open to the public year-round, and visitors are encouraged to enjoy its beauty while respecting its delicate ecosystem.

Overall, Springpool Wood in Staffordshire offers a serene and enchanting experience for nature lovers, providing a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Springpool Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.998134/-2.267186 or Grid Reference SJ8244. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Keele Hall, Keele

This historic house now forms part of the campus of the University of Keele. Some of the grounds of the house still also survive.

Angella Streluk

Keele Service Station

The service station on the M6 very early in the morning.

Angella Streluk

Freeze-Frame

Managed to make these fast-moving cars on the M6 southbound by Keele services look stationary using 1/500th sec. exposure.

Roger May

Keele University Observatory

The University observatory houses a 60cm telescope. Here a mount for another telescope can be seen in the foreground.

Iain McDonald

Woods near Keele University

An early autumn day in the woods near Keele University. A lot of this square is open woodland that used to form the grounds of Keele Hall. Since the University took over the Hall and its 617 acre grounds, this area is now public access, with many footpaths among the trees and ponds.

Iain McDonald

Pool near Keele Hall

This is the lowermost of the ponds that extend south-east from Keele Hall SJ8144 : Keele Hall, Keele towards Springpool Wood. There are many possible walks around the area.

Iain McDonald

The Lymes Road

According to the 1940s map, this was originally a B-road, leading down to The Lymes, also in this square. Now it is only a loose-cobbled track running between Keele village and The Lymes. It also serves as a bridleway. Here is it seen just before it passes underneath the M6, which it now runs next to.

Iain McDonald

The Lymes Road

More of The Lymes Road (see SJ8243), which runs between Keele village and The Lymes farm.

Iain McDonald

The Clock House

The Clock House, part of Keele University. It also houses the Music Department and has an attractive rock-cutting entrance.

Iain McDonald

Keele University Campus

Part of Keele University Campus, near Barnes Hall. This is effectively the "main street" of Keele Campus, which continues east into the next square.

Iain McDonald

Keele Suburbia

There are many possible shots to take of Keele, but this one ended up being the best. Taken from Highway Lane, a set of "well-to-do" houses, it typifies the more upmarket side of having a university on your door and yet being surrounded by countryside. On the left of the image is Keele Parish Church.

Iain McDonald

Chapel, Silverdale Cemetery

Malcolm Street

Roundabout on the A525

Not very many interesting things in this square, in my opinion! I figured this view down the A525 towards Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke is worth showing, though.

Iain McDonald

Green Fields near The Lymes

Looking down over some very "English" green fields over the A53 towards The Lymes farm from the road up to Shutlanehead. For anyone wishing to travel along the track from Shutlanehead to The Pleck, be warned that there's not really a track and it's pretty inaccessible at the best of times.

Iain McDonald