Big Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Big Wood

Hall View The view of Chillington Hall built for the Giffard family in 1786 near Brewood. The white Marquee on the right side is new for Weddings.
Hall View Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Big Wood is a picturesque forest located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland offers a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life. It is situated near the village of Wood, which gives the forest its name.

As one enters Big Wood, they are greeted by a dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape. The tall trees provide ample shade, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely walk or a peaceful picnic.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including mammals such as deer, foxes, and squirrels, as well as a variety of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can spot woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds while exploring the forest trails. Additionally, the woodland is inhabited by a multitude of insects, butterflies, and small reptiles, adding to its ecological diversity.

Big Wood offers several well-maintained trails and pathways that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths are suitable for both casual strolls and more adventurous hikes. The forest also features designated picnic areas and benches, providing visitors with a chance to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Overall, Big Wood in Staffordshire is a haven for nature lovers, providing an idyllic setting to connect with the great outdoors. Its rich biodiversity, scenic beauty, and tranquil atmosphere make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Big Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.654191/-2.2226711 or Grid Reference SJ8506. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hall View The view of Chillington Hall built for the Giffard family in 1786 near Brewood. The white Marquee on the right side is new for Weddings.
Hall View
The view of Chillington Hall built for the Giffard family in 1786 near Brewood. The white Marquee on the right side is new for Weddings.
Farm Post Box The post box next to Chillington Farm part of the large Hall near Brewood.
Farm Post Box
The post box next to Chillington Farm part of the large Hall near Brewood.
Chillington Barn The Barn next to Chillington Farm part of the large Hall near Brewood.
Chillington Barn
The Barn next to Chillington Farm part of the large Hall near Brewood.
Chillington Pool A small pool near Chillington Farm, Brewood.
Chillington Pool
A small pool near Chillington Farm, Brewood.
Chillington Farmland The footpath from Chillington Farm part of the large Hall near Brewood.
Chillington Farmland
The footpath from Chillington Farm part of the large Hall near Brewood.
Irrigation equipment on a field near Boscobel Early April, and the irrigation kit is out. What's wrong with the weather these days?
Irrigation equipment on a field near Boscobel
Early April, and the irrigation kit is out. What's wrong with the weather these days?
A large field between coppices
A large field between coppices
Outbuildings at Langley Lawn Farm A mixture of old & new barns, and the usual 'clutter' that seems to hang around farms.
Outbuildings at Langley Lawn Farm
A mixture of old & new barns, and the usual 'clutter' that seems to hang around farms.
The bridleway of Brick Kiln Lane Skirting the northern edge of Chillington's Big Wood, the track is mostly quite hard underfoot, with the occasional boggy/muddy stretch.
The bridleway of Brick Kiln Lane
Skirting the northern edge of Chillington's Big Wood, the track is mostly quite hard underfoot, with the occasional boggy/muddy stretch.
Brick Kiln Lane bridleway This old lane, now a bridleway, runs through Big Wood and Brick Kiln Coppice, with the boundary wall of the Chillington estate on the right.
Brick Kiln Lane bridleway
This old lane, now a bridleway, runs through Big Wood and Brick Kiln Coppice, with the boundary wall of the Chillington estate on the right.
The eastern end of Brick Kiln Lane Technically a bridleway along the northern edge of the Chillington estate, its used here as a farm and woodland access track.
The eastern end of Brick Kiln Lane
Technically a bridleway along the northern edge of the Chillington estate, its used here as a farm and woodland access track.
Tall trees in the woods Just outside Chillington Hall farm, these are a bit of a landmark.
Tall trees in the woods
Just outside Chillington Hall farm, these are a bit of a landmark.
Estate cottages at the entrance to Chillington Farm
Estate cottages at the entrance to Chillington Farm
Barns and outbuildings at Chillington Farm
Barns and outbuildings at Chillington Farm
Bridleway through Chillington Farm's fields So this is what <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2812716">SJ8607 : Chillington Farmland</a> looks like a couple of months later.
Bridleway through Chillington Farm's fields
So this is what SJ8607 : Chillington Farmland looks like a couple of months later.
The bridleway towards The Whitemoor and Oakley
The bridleway towards The Whitemoor and Oakley
A small pool in early summer The same pool as photographed in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2812706">SJ8508 : Chillington Pool</a>, only now in its summer clothes.
A small pool in early summer
The same pool as photographed in SJ8508 : Chillington Pool, only now in its summer clothes.
M54 east just south of The Pool Power lines crossing road can be seen in the distance
M54 east just south of The Pool
Power lines crossing road can be seen in the distance
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Big Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ8506 (Lat: 52.654191, Lng: -2.2226711)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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