Rector's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Rector's Plantation

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Rector's Plantation is a woodland area located in Cheshire, England. Situated within the larger Cheshire Forest, it covers an approximate area of several acres. The plantation is known for its picturesque landscape, consisting of a mix of mature trees, dense woodland, and open glades.

The woodland is home to a variety of plant species, including oak, beech, and birch trees, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The trees provide a habitat for numerous wildlife species, such as birds, squirrels, and deer, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Rector's Plantation is easily accessible by foot, with well-maintained pathways and trails that weave through the woodland. These pathways offer visitors the opportunity to explore the different areas of the plantation, from the tranquil and shaded areas to the sunlit glades. There are also designated picnic spots and benches for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The plantation is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee, making it a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike. It is an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and photography. The management of the plantation ensures that the natural beauty of the area is preserved and protected for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Rector's Plantation in Cheshire is a charming woodland area that offers a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained pathways, and beautiful scenery, it provides an immersive experience in nature for visitors of all ages.

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A34
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Corbishley
Corbishley
Nether Alderley Mill. (NT) Working Mediaeval Mill.
Nether Alderley Mill. (NT)
Working Mediaeval Mill.
Fallows Hall, Monks Heath View south along the drive from the A537, Chelford Road.
Fallows Hall, Monks Heath
View south along the drive from the A537, Chelford Road.
Pasture, Bradford House Farm This attractive farmstead is about one kilometre west of the A34 at Nether Alderley on Bradford Lane, a lovely secluded bridleway.
Pasture, Bradford House Farm
This attractive farmstead is about one kilometre west of the A34 at Nether Alderley on Bradford Lane, a lovely secluded bridleway.
Bradford Lane , Nether Alderley Bradford Lane is now a bridleway but is shown on the 1940s OS map as a coloured motor road. These cobbles soon peter out and the surface becomes broken and muddy at Bradford House Farm where the gradient steepens. Lovely.
Bradford Lane , Nether Alderley
Bradford Lane is now a bridleway but is shown on the 1940s OS map as a coloured motor road. These cobbles soon peter out and the surface becomes broken and muddy at Bradford House Farm where the gradient steepens. Lovely.
Higher House Farm Situated on Hocker Lane, a bridleway linking Slade Lane with Bradford Lane. The building in the picture is The Farm House; there are other substantial residential conversions adjacent.
Higher House Farm
Situated on Hocker Lane, a bridleway linking Slade Lane with Bradford Lane. The building in the picture is The Farm House; there are other substantial residential conversions adjacent.
Farm track from Field's Farm Looking NE towards the outskirts of Alderley Edge.
Farm track from Field's Farm
Looking NE towards the outskirts of Alderley Edge.
West Coast Main Line, Alderley Edge View NE from where Welsh Row bridges the railway. Just over one mile south of Alderley Edge station.
West Coast Main Line, Alderley Edge
View NE from where Welsh Row bridges the railway. Just over one mile south of Alderley Edge station.
Entrance to Soss Moss Hall Private entrance protected by much security. View south looking over the gate from Nursery Lane. Soss Moss Hall (in square SJ8275) is shown as an antiquity on the 1/25,000 map.
Entrance to Soss Moss Hall
Private entrance protected by much security. View south looking over the gate from Nursery Lane. Soss Moss Hall (in square SJ8275) is shown as an antiquity on the 1/25,000 map.
Railway crossing the A535 Looking south from where the by-road Carter Lane meets Alderley Road (A535) NE of Chelford.
Railway crossing the A535
Looking south from where the by-road Carter Lane meets Alderley Road (A535) NE of Chelford.
Heawood Hall The Gateway says Heawood House, an adjacent planning notice says Heawood Hall as does the OS mapping.
Heawood Hall
The Gateway says Heawood House, an adjacent planning notice says Heawood Hall as does the OS mapping.
Bollington Fields View from footpath from Heawood Hall to Bollington Road A34
Bollington Fields
View from footpath from Heawood Hall to Bollington Road A34
Alderley Road The A535 near Chelford. Roadside Farm is the farm on the roadside!
Alderley Road
The A535 near Chelford. Roadside Farm is the farm on the roadside!
Nether Alderley Mill - 1977
Nether Alderley Mill - 1977
Nether Alderley Mill Pond The pond at the rear of Nether Alderley Mill.
Nether Alderley Mill Pond
The pond at the rear of Nether Alderley Mill.
Nether Alderley Mill Owned by the National Trust and home to a pair of internal wheels.
Nether Alderley Mill
Owned by the National Trust and home to a pair of internal wheels.
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Rector's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ8376 (Lat: 53.28134, Lng: -2.2424641)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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