Redacre Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Redacre Wood

Lyme Hall House, Lyme Park, Disley National Trust house and gardens, most recently popularised after the BBC adaptation a few years ago of Pride and Prejudice. — Lyme Hall House, Lyme Park, Disley Credit: Paul Ashwin

Redacre Wood, located in the county of Cheshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Spanning over 100 hectares, this ancient forest is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering oak and beech trees, which provide shelter and habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. Redacre Wood is home to several rare and protected species, including the greater horseshoe bat and the white-faced darter dragonfly, making it an important conservation area.

Visitors to Redacre Wood can explore the network of well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The tranquil atmosphere and abundant flora and fauna make it an ideal location for birdwatching and photography.

In addition to its natural features, Redacre Wood also boasts a rich historical background. The remains of an ancient Iron Age hillfort can be found within the woodland, serving as a reminder of the area's cultural heritage.

Redacre Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities and well-signposted entrances. It is open to the public year-round, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Whether you are seeking a peaceful walk in nature, a chance to spot rare wildlife, or an opportunity to delve into the past, Redacre Wood offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

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Redacre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.334538/-2.0819068 or Grid Reference SJ9481. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lyme Hall House, Lyme Park, Disley

National Trust house and gardens, most recently popularised after the BBC adaptation a few years ago of Pride and Prejudice.

Paul Ashwin

Davenport Golf Club Practice Ground

Gary Barber

Platt Wood Farm Near Lyme Park

Gary Barber

Hilltop Bungalow at Hilltop Farm

Gary Barber

Macclesfield Canal near the Marina

Gary Barber

Lyme Hall

View of Lyme Hall - appeared as ‘Pemberley’ in the BBC’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice.

Alan Fleming

Simpson Lane, Pott Shrigley

This cottage is just on the "m" of Lockgate Farm The view is looking towards the edge of the Peak District. The cottage used to be two farm labourers dwellings.

Jack Hill

Knott

This picture was taken in Lyme Park from SJ957820 looking north towards Knott.

Dave Smethurst

Hase Bank Wood, Lyme Park

Path through the valley at Hase Bank Wood in Lyme Park. Taken from SJ957819

Alan Fleming

Hagg Bank footbridge

Footbridge over the Macclesfield Canal. There was once a swing bridge here as well.

David Kitching

Adlington Basin

The former Adlington Colliery Basin on the Macclesfield Canal is now a thriving marina with nearby cafe and restaurant.

David Kitching

Accommodation Cottages

These houses were built for miners working in the nearby collieries. The King William Pit was in the field behind and a short distance beyond was the Shady Oak Pit which was active in the 1830's.

David Kitching

Moggie Lane, Adlington

The view North across the fields to the hills of Lyme Park from the delightfully named Moggie Lane, Wards End, near Poynton. (I've just noticed the carving on the fencepost on the left 'I love you' - so romance isn't dead!)

L J Cunningham

Below Knightslow Wood, Lyme Park

Hard to know where to log this one. The photo, taken from the Gritstone Trail in Knights Wood looking north, shows the rough deer pasture below Knights Wood in the foreground (SJ9681) with Lyme Hall SJ9682 in the distance and The Cage (folly) SJ9683 on the hilltop in the far distance. With a good lens (!) you can see some of the resident herd of deer in the meadows in the middle distance.

Mike Harris

Anson Museum, Higher Poynton

Museum of internal combustion engines on a former colliery site. Note spoil heap in the background. The large bits are a steam engine from Hazel Grove, now re-erected and back in steam (first public steamings 24 & 25-9-11).

Chris Allen