Brick Kiln Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Brick Kiln Plantation

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

Brick Kiln Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. This expansive forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is nestled within the beautiful countryside of the county. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is primarily composed of oak and birch trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding a burst of color to the landscape. Numerous species of birds, including woodpeckers and songbirds, can be spotted here, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Visitors to Brick Kiln Plantation can explore the well-maintained network of walking trails that wind through the forest. These paths offer a chance to discover hidden gems such as a babbling brook, charming clearings, and even the remnants of an old brick kiln, which gives the plantation its name. The kiln serves as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

The plantation is open to the public year-round, and there are no admission fees. It is an ideal spot for picnics, leisurely walks, and photography enthusiasts. The serene ambiance and natural beauty of Brick Kiln Plantation make it a perfect destination for those looking to reconnect with nature in Staffordshire.

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Brick Kiln Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.659131/-2.2203751 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.
Chillington Footpath The path from Chillington Farm near Brewood.
Chillington Footpath
The path from Chillington Farm near Brewood.
Covered Footpath The tree lined footpath near Oakley on the Kiddemore Green Road.
Covered Footpath
The tree lined footpath near Oakley on the Kiddemore Green Road.
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
Show me another place!

Brick Kiln Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ8506 (Lat: 52.659131, Lng: -2.2203751)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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