Coronation Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Coronation Plantation

Plenty more to harrow Looking across this field towards Kingswood Bank. The tractor is harrowing the field, working towards the camera. — Plenty more to harrow Credit: Rich Tea

Coronation Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The plantation is situated near the village of Wood, which adds to its charm and accessibility.

The woodland is characterized by a diverse mixture of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and vibrant landscape. The dense foliage provides a haven for various species of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, and a multitude of bird species that call Coronation Plantation home.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the woodland at their own pace. Whether on foot, horseback, or bicycle, there is a route suitable for everyone. The trails wind through the forest, taking visitors past tranquil ponds, babbling brooks, and ancient trees, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and natural beauty.

In addition to its natural wonders, Coronation Plantation offers a range of recreational activities. There are designated picnic areas dotted throughout the woodland, providing the perfect setting for a family outing or a peaceful lunch amidst the beauty of nature. The plantation also features a children's play area, allowing young visitors to burn off some energy while enjoying the great outdoors.

Overall, Coronation Plantation in Staffordshire is a captivating woodland retreat that offers a myriad of opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and connection with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.972298/-2.2194352 or Grid Reference SJ8541. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plenty more to harrow

Looking across this field towards Kingswood Bank. The tractor is harrowing the field, working towards the camera.

Rich Tea

Bridge over the M6

This is the bridge just over a mile south of junction 15. It carries a track from the A519 towards Kings Wood.

Rich Tea

M6 looking south

From the bridge SJ8539 : Bridge over the M6

Rich Tea

Bridge over M6, with hot air balloon

The bridge carries a lane from the A519 near The Toft towards Kings Wood

Rich Tea

Stile to nowhere

The bridge over the M6 has a gate which could swing across the entrance, the post is by the opposite rail. This stile should meet up with it, but the hinges seem to have seized up when I tried to move it. See SJ8539 : Bridge over M6, with hot air balloon

Rich Tea

Entrance to The Toft

By the A519.

Rich Tea

The A519

From Eccleshall to Newcastle-under-Lyme

Rich Tea

M6 Motorway - Overbridge Near Kingswood Bank

The sign beyond the bridge indicates 1 mile to junction 15.

Peter Whatley

M6 motorway - long straight near Knowl Wall

From the distinct hump created by a bridge over a minor road, the 1960s alignment is dead straight for over a mile.

J Whatley

M6 motorway - overbridge at Knowl Wall

J Whatley

M6 motorway north of Knowl Wall

A long climb northbound before the sharp, curving descent to junction 15 (Stoke South).

J Whatley

M6 motorway - overbridge near The Toft

J Whatley

The Toft milepost in its setting

I'd never noticed this milepost before, despite having driven up and down the A519 probably 150 times in the last few years. It sits at the entrance to The Toft, and may have been removed for safekeeping whilst the walls were built (formerly a picketfence - SJ8539 : Entrance to The Toft)

Richard Law

The Toft milepost - detail

Richard Law

Footbridge over the M6

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