Hargreaves Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Hargreaves Wood

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

Hargreaves Wood is a picturesque forest located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood is situated near the village of Hargreaves and is easily accessible by car or on foot.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy of these trees provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer. Visitors to Hargreaves Wood can often spot these animals in their natural habitat, making it a great place for wildlife observation and photography.

The wood features a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails lead through the heart of the forest, passing by ancient trees, tranquil ponds, and meandering streams. There are also designated picnic areas, perfect for enjoying a packed lunch amidst the serene surroundings.

Throughout the year, Hargreaves Wood offers a constantly changing landscape, with vibrant displays of wildflowers in the spring and stunning autumn colors in the fall. The wood is also home to a variety of fungi, making it a popular spot for mushroom foragers during the appropriate seasons.

Managed by local authorities, Hargreaves Wood is a cherished natural resource for the community. Its peaceful ambiance and abundant wildlife make it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil escape into nature.

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Hargreaves Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.971045/-2.2118347 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

Trentham Lake

From the southern tip of Trentham Gardens lake close to the Monkey Park. In the distance can be seen the recently refurbished Italien Gardens and what remains of Trentham Hall.

Phil Eptlett

Lake at Trentham Gardens

Dave Green

Kings Wood behind Trentham Lake

Get away from the crowds

Justin Perry

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

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Hargreaves Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ8541 (Lat: 52.971045, Lng: -2.2118347)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire