Finlow Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Finlow Hill Wood

Path running northwest from Birtles Lane, Over Alderley
Path running northwest from Birtles Lane, Over Alderley Credit: Colin Park

Finlow Hill Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Cheshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 hectares, it is a well-preserved example of the ancient woodland that once dominated the region. The wood is situated on a gently sloping hillside, providing visitors with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These trees create a diverse and rich habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, creating a vibrant and picturesque scene.

Finlow Hill Wood is home to an array of wildlife, including mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers. It is also a haven for birdwatchers, with species such as woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards frequently spotted in the area. The woodland's tranquil atmosphere and abundant wildlife make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their leisure. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Finlow Hill Wood is managed by a local conservation group in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, ensuring its protection and preservation for future generations. The wood is open to the public year-round and is a cherished green space in the Cheshire countryside.

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Finlow Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.289903/-2.2111154 or Grid Reference SJ8677. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path running northwest from Birtles Lane, Over Alderley
Path running northwest from Birtles Lane, Over Alderley
Frosted rocks, Stormy Point, Alderley Edge
Frosted rocks, Stormy Point, Alderley Edge
Covered in pondweed An ornamental pond at Hare Hill gardens.
Covered in pondweed
An ornamental pond at Hare Hill gardens.
Over Alderley and Birtles Village Hall Known locally as The Reading Room
Over Alderley and Birtles Village Hall
Known locally as The Reading Room
Hare Hill (National Trust): Car park and entrance
Hare Hill (National Trust): Car park and entrance
Hare Hill (National Trust): Sculpture in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Sculpture in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Covered seating area in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Covered seating area in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Sculpture in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Sculpture in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): View from the covered seating area in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): View from the covered seating area in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Clematis  in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Clematis in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): 'Phlox paniculata'  in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): 'Phlox paniculata' in the Walled Garden
Hare Hill (National Trust): Second hand books sold using a 'suggested donation' system
Hare Hill (National Trust): Second hand books sold using a 'suggested donation' system
Hare Hill (National Trust): Second hand books sold using a 'suggested donation' system
Hare Hill (National Trust): Second hand books sold using a 'suggested donation' system
Hare Hill (National Trust): Small greenhouse
Hare Hill (National Trust): Small greenhouse
Hare Hill (National Trust): Bird hide looking out over a large number of bird feeders
Hare Hill (National Trust): Bird hide looking out over a large number of bird feeders
Hare Hill (National Trust): Lake covered in green algae
Hare Hill (National Trust): Lake covered in green algae
Hare Hill (National Trust): Bridge over a lake covered in green algae
Hare Hill (National Trust): Bridge over a lake covered in green algae
Hare Hill (National Trust): Bridge over a lake covered in green algae
Hare Hill (National Trust): Bridge over a lake covered in green algae
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Finlow Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ8677 (Lat: 53.289903, Lng: -2.2111154)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.289903,-2.2111154
Natural: cave_entrance
Note: appears to be small chamber
Lat/Long: 53.2929408/-2.2128274
Man Made: adit
Lat/Long: 53.2935659/-2.2133806
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Note: step missing as of December 2022
Step Count: 1
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.29129/-2.2065469
Cafe
The Wizard Tearoom
Addr Postcode: SK10 4UB
Addr Street: Macclesfield Road
Fhrs Id: 891375
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 53.2925366/-2.2125105
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 53.2922903/-2.2119339
Engine Vein
Description: Entrance door contains a plaque "Barclays Bank Night Safe". Expeditions occur twice a year and are ran by Derbyshire Caving Club.
Man Made: adit
Lat/Long: 53.2939833/-2.2104984
Barrier: kissing_gate
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 53.2862279/-2.2112718
Mining Museum
Operator: Derbyshire Caving Club
Tourism: museum
Website: https://www.derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/mines_cobalt
Lat/Long: 53.2926093/-2.2124996
Trackside Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Note: Cobalt Mine
Lat/Long: 53.2924112/-2.2123838
Tom's Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Note: Cobalt Mine
Lat/Long: 53.2926343/-2.2125222
Man Made: mineshaft
Note: Cobalt Mine
Lat/Long: 53.2929042/-2.2125642
Man Made: mineshaft
Note: Cobalt mine: capped
Lat/Long: 53.29276/-2.2122005
Alderley Edge
Ele: 194
Natural: peak
Note: This is the highest natural point of Alderley Edge - The Armada Beacon is higher, but the mound on which it sits is man made. It is difficult to determine which is the highest point. This location (Grid Reference SJ 85895 77454) is taken from The Database
Wikidata: Q5535336
Wikipedia: en:Geology of Alderley Edge
Lat/Long: 53.2937952/-2.2130385
Bear Pit Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Note: Engine Vein Mine
Lat/Long: 53.2943008/-2.2114643
Pot Shaft
Man Made: mineshaft
Note: Engine Vein Mine
Lat/Long: 53.2942045/-2.2108582
Edge House Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 53.2933592/-2.206541
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.2914959/-2.208096
Bradford Lodge Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 53.2898915/-2.2149357
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.2930534/-2.2071281
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.2859953/-2.2111029
The Great Merestone
Historic: boundary_stone
Listed Status: scheduled monument
Wikidata: Q17674680
Lat/Long: 53.2872434/-2.209172
Engine Vein Copper Mine
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 53.2941661/-2.2108783
The Wizard
Addr Postcode: SK10 4UB
Addr Street: Macclesfield Road
Disused Amenity: pub
Fhrs Id: 891538
Website: thewizardofedge.co.uk
Lat/Long: 53.2925471/-2.2128905
Oldhams Wood Livery
Access: customers
Leisure: horse_riding
Lat/Long: 53.2871009/-2.206572
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.2864171/-2.2099967
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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