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Dilhorne Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

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Dilhorne Wood

Car or Boat, Caverswall Quarry
Car or Boat, Caverswall Quarry Credit: Brian Deegan

Dilhorne Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. It lies just south of the village of Dilhorne, nestled within the rolling countryside of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and sycamore, which create a dense canopy and provide a tranquil and shady atmosphere. Walking through Dilhorne Wood, visitors can enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of nature, surrounded by the sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves. The forest floor is covered with a vibrant carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking spectacle of color.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a multitude of bird species. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls among the trees. The wood is also home to a diverse range of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies, which can be observed flitting through the sun-dappled glades.

Dilhorne Wood is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking. It is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore and discover the beauty of the woodland at their own pace. The peaceful atmosphere and stunning views make it an ideal location for relaxation and escapism from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.000483/-2.0500545 or Grid Reference SJ9644. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car or Boat, Caverswall Quarry
Car or Boat, Caverswall Quarry
Dilhorne trig
Dilhorne trig
Dilhorne Colliery This small colliery was an outlier to the main North Staffordshire coalfield around the Potteries and was always situated in a rural setting. Despite closure in the 60s, many of the original colliery buildings have survived, partly due to having been occupied by a chemical firm that operated the site until very recently. The colliery was also used as the base for the Foxfield Light Railway <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/427914">SJ9744 : Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970</a> until it developed its current headquarters at Caverswall. The line was the rail link from the colliery to the main British Rail network. Since the move to Caverswall, the Foxfield Railway has not operated passenger services to the colliery site, terminating short at Dilhorne Park. In recent years work has been proceeding to bring the rest of line up to standard again, and passenger services are due to recommence to Dilhorne Colliery in 2007. As part of the regeneration of the site, Heritage Lottery funding has been made avaialble for refurbishment of parts of the colliery site, including the main headgear. This is particularly interesting in being of reinforced concrete construction which was always a rarity.
Dilhorne Colliery
This small colliery was an outlier to the main North Staffordshire coalfield around the Potteries and was always situated in a rural setting. Despite closure in the 60s, many of the original colliery buildings have survived, partly due to having been occupied by a chemical firm that operated the site until very recently. The colliery was also used as the base for the Foxfield Light Railway SJ9744 : Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970 until it developed its current headquarters at Caverswall. The line was the rail link from the colliery to the main British Rail network. Since the move to Caverswall, the Foxfield Railway has not operated passenger services to the colliery site, terminating short at Dilhorne Park. In recent years work has been proceeding to bring the rest of line up to standard again, and passenger services are due to recommence to Dilhorne Colliery in 2007. As part of the regeneration of the site, Heritage Lottery funding has been made avaialble for refurbishment of parts of the colliery site, including the main headgear. This is particularly interesting in being of reinforced concrete construction which was always a rarity.
Dilhorne Colliery Station Work in progress (June 2006) on the new terminus of the Foxfield Light Railway. This was the original terminus and headquarters of the railway before its move to Caverswall, after which the service to the colliery site was discontinued. heritage lottery grants have bee obtained for redevelopment of the colliery site, including refurbishment of some of the colliery buildings and structures. The main headgear structure on the right has already benefited from this.
Dilhorne Colliery Station
Work in progress (June 2006) on the new terminus of the Foxfield Light Railway. This was the original terminus and headquarters of the railway before its move to Caverswall, after which the service to the colliery site was discontinued. heritage lottery grants have bee obtained for redevelopment of the colliery site, including refurbishment of some of the colliery buildings and structures. The main headgear structure on the right has already benefited from this.
Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970 A shot taken during the early days of the Foxfield Light Railway, for comparison with those of the present day <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/427619">SJ9744 : Dilhorne Colliery</a>. This was at the time the railway's operating centre, using many of the sidings in the former colliery area. These have since been removed, basically leaving only the main line. Several of the colliery buildings visible in this picture no longer exist, and the spoil heap has been landscaped.
Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970
A shot taken during the early days of the Foxfield Light Railway, for comparison with those of the present day SJ9744 : Dilhorne Colliery. This was at the time the railway's operating centre, using many of the sidings in the former colliery area. These have since been removed, basically leaving only the main line. Several of the colliery buildings visible in this picture no longer exist, and the spoil heap has been landscaped.
Dilhorne Methodist Church Dilhorne Methodist Church in Godleybrook was built in 1816. It is part of the Cheadle Methodist Circuit.
Dilhorne Methodist Church
Dilhorne Methodist Church in Godleybrook was built in 1816. It is part of the Cheadle Methodist Circuit.
Old Engine Farm The area around this farm was extensively mined for coal. In the 1770s, two Newcomen-type steam engines, known as "fire engines", were built to pump water from a nearby mine.
Old Engine Farm
The area around this farm was extensively mined for coal. In the 1770s, two Newcomen-type steam engines, known as "fire engines", were built to pump water from a nearby mine.
Bank Top Farm
Bank Top Farm
Little Bank Top Farm
Little Bank Top Farm
Junction of Tickhill Lane and Bank Top Road
Junction of Tickhill Lane and Bank Top Road
Summerhill House
Summerhill House
Farm Crossing on the Foxfield Steam Railway The Foxfield Railway was built in 1892-1893 to provide a link to the national railway network for the Foxfield Colliery. It is now a preserved steam railway run by the Foxfield Light Railway Society.
Farm Crossing on the Foxfield Steam Railway
The Foxfield Railway was built in 1892-1893 to provide a link to the national railway network for the Foxfield Colliery. It is now a preserved steam railway run by the Foxfield Light Railway Society.
Crossing Gate on the Foxfield Steam Railway The Foxfield Railway was built in 1892-1893 to provide a link to the national railway network for the Foxfield Colliery. It is now a preserved steam railway run by the Foxfield Light Railway Society.
Crossing Gate on the Foxfield Steam Railway
The Foxfield Railway was built in 1892-1893 to provide a link to the national railway network for the Foxfield Colliery. It is now a preserved steam railway run by the Foxfield Light Railway Society.
Foxfield Railway south of Caverswall Road crossing The railway was built in 1892-3 to connect Foxfield colliery to the outside world. The colliery closed in 1965. The railway is now operated by enthusiasts most weekends May to October.
Foxfield Railway south of Caverswall Road crossing
The railway was built in 1892-3 to connect Foxfield colliery to the outside world. The colliery closed in 1965. The railway is now operated by enthusiasts most weekends May to October.
Level crossing on the Foxfield Railway The preserved Foxfield Railway crosses the Caverswall Road near Creswellford Farm.
Level crossing on the Foxfield Railway
The preserved Foxfield Railway crosses the Caverswall Road near Creswellford Farm.
Tickhill Lane near Cressford Farm
Tickhill Lane near Cressford Farm
Creswellford Farm
Creswellford Farm
All Saints church, Dilhorne The Grade II listed Church of All Saints at Dilhorne has one of the few octagonal towers in the country. The lower part of the tower was built in the early 13th century while the remainder of the church dates from the late 13th century.
All Saints church, Dilhorne
The Grade II listed Church of All Saints at Dilhorne has one of the few octagonal towers in the country. The lower part of the tower was built in the early 13th century while the remainder of the church dates from the late 13th century.
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Dilhorne Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ9644 (Lat: 53.000483, Lng: -2.0500545)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Dilhorne Park
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