Woodhead

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Woodhead

Stone With Benchmark, Gun I think it's a spot height marker, as these are shown on the 1878 maps.
Stone With Benchmark, Gun Credit: Brian Deegan

Woodhead is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the Derbyshire border, it is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands district. The name Woodhead is derived from the combination of "wood" and "head," signifying a forest clearing or glade.

The village is nestled within a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills. The landscape is dominated by the presence of dense woodlands, giving the area a tranquil and natural ambience. These woodlands contribute to the village's name and offer residents and visitors alike the opportunity to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Woodhead has a small and close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The village is primarily residential, with a scattering of traditional stone cottages and modern housing developments. Despite its small size, Woodhead boasts a strong sense of community spirit, evident in the various events and activities organized by local groups and societies.

Basic amenities can be found within the village, including a local shop, post office, and a village hall which serves as a venue for community gatherings and events. For educational needs, Woodhead has a primary school, providing education to the local children.

Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Woodhead due to its proximity to the Peak District National Park, which offers a range of recreational opportunities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The village itself also has several walking trails and footpaths, allowing residents to explore the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Woodhead is a charming and peaceful village, offering residents and visitors a haven of natural beauty and a strong sense of community.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Woodhead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.133081/-2.0507025 or Grid Reference SJ9659. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone With Benchmark, Gun I think it's a spot height marker, as these are shown on the 1878 maps.
Stone With Benchmark, Gun
I think it's a spot height marker, as these are shown on the 1878 maps.
Boundary Stone (BS) Heaton / Leekfirth The wall runs past on the Leekfirth side of the BS.  Not sure when the Boundary stone's were placed but The wall was probably from the "Leek Inclosure act 1805"


<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/blog/alan-weeks/history-gun-moor-meadow-and-gun-hill" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/blog/alan-weeks/history-gun-moor-meadow-and-gun-hill">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Boundary Stone (BS) Heaton / Leekfirth
The wall runs past on the Leekfirth side of the BS. Not sure when the Boundary stone's were placed but The wall was probably from the "Leek Inclosure act 1805" LinkExternal link
The 385 metre summit of Gun. A grand viewpoint.
The 385 metre summit of Gun.
A grand viewpoint.
Path to the summit of Gun. Looking back up towards the Trig pillar.
Path to the summit of Gun.
Looking back up towards the Trig pillar.
Track alongside Gun plantation. A lovely track to follow.
Track alongside Gun plantation.
A lovely track to follow.
Track alongside Gun plantation. Heading back to Rudyard.
Track alongside Gun plantation.
Heading back to Rudyard.
Franklins Farm, Meerbrook
Franklins Farm, Meerbrook
Ramshackle cattle sheds near Rudyard
Ramshackle cattle sheds near Rudyard
North Hillswood Farm The gatepost is on the right of the drive entrance. The benchmark is about 1 foot from ground level.
North Hillswood Farm
The gatepost is on the right of the drive entrance. The benchmark is about 1 foot from ground level.
North Hillswood Farm This is the driveway entrance to the farm. There is a stone gatepost hidden in the dense vegetation on the right, close to the broken gate. There is a benchmark cut into the gatepost.
North Hillswood Farm
This is the driveway entrance to the farm. There is a stone gatepost hidden in the dense vegetation on the right, close to the broken gate. There is a benchmark cut into the gatepost.
Reservoir View The view of Tittesworth Reservoir from Meerbrook Road, Staffordshire.
Reservoir View
The view of Tittesworth Reservoir from Meerbrook Road, Staffordshire.
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway A miniature railway running trains (in this case a diesel) along the eastern side of the lake.
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
A miniature railway running trains (in this case a diesel) along the eastern side of the lake.
Rudyard reservoir. A great starting point for a walk.
Rudyard reservoir.
A great starting point for a walk.
Rudyard lake. Following a footpath along the western edge of the lake.
Rudyard lake.
Following a footpath along the western edge of the lake.
Grassy slopes on the hill north of Red earth farm. Lovely walking .
Grassy slopes on the hill north of Red earth farm.
Lovely walking .
Gun South of the summit, on the public footpath
Gun
South of the summit, on the public footpath
Burnt woodland, Gun Start of the path up Gun. A recent moorburn has taken out the birch trees. Birches can take over a moor, and heather does not grow in shade, so this may be considered a result, by the managers of this grouse moor.
Burnt woodland, Gun
Start of the path up Gun. A recent moorburn has taken out the birch trees. Birches can take over a moor, and heather does not grow in shade, so this may be considered a result, by the managers of this grouse moor.
View across the Haddon Hillside to the S.West
View across the Haddon Hillside to the S.West
Show me another place!

Woodhead is located at Grid Ref: SJ9659 (Lat: 53.133081, Lng: -2.0507025)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

///vowing.germinate.recital. Near Leek, Staffordshire

Nearby Locations

Woodhead Redearth Wood

Related Wikis

Gun (Staffordshire)

Gun is a hill at the southern end of the Peak District, overlooking the town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The hill is mainly moorland with some...

Abbey Green, Staffordshire Moorlands

Abbey Green is a village near Leek in the English county of Staffordshire. The village is close to the site of Dieulacres Abbey. The abbey was founded...

Rudyard railway station

Rudyard railway station served Rudyard, Staffordshire and was opened by the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) in 1850 on the Churnet Valley line. In the...

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway

The Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is a ridable miniature railway and the third railway of any gauge to run along the side of Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire...

Rudyard, Staffordshire

Rudyard is a lakeside village in the county of Staffordshire, England, west of Leek and on the shore of Rudyard Lake. Population details as taken at the...

Highfield, Leek

Highfield is a cricket ground in Leek, Staffordshire. The ground is located just outside of the town along the Macclesfield Road, which itself forms part...

Dieulacres Abbey

Dieulacres Abbey was a Cistercian monastery established by Ranulf, Earl of Chester at Poulton in Cheshire. It moved to the present site at Abbey Green...

Rudyard Lake

Rudyard Lake is a reservoir in Rudyard, Staffordshire, located north-west of the town of Leek, Staffordshire. It was constructed in the late 18th century...

Have you been to Woodhead?

Leave your review of Woodhead below (or comments, questions and feedback).