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Lodge Covert

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Lodge Covert

Lodgefield canal bridge The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Lodgefield canal bridge Credit: Jonathan Hutchins

Lodge Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The woodland is part of the larger Cannock Chase Forest, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lodge Covert is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and pine. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife that call the woodland home. Visitors may spot squirrels darting through the branches or hear the distinct songs of woodland birds such as thrushes and woodpeckers.

Walking trails wind their way through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. Along the way, walkers can admire the vibrant wildflowers that bloom throughout the seasons.

Lodge Covert is also home to a small lake, providing a serene spot for picnicking or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Fishing is permitted in the lake, attracting anglers eager to catch a variety of freshwater fish.

The woodland is easily accessible, with ample parking and well-marked entrances. It is open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to experience its beauty in all seasons. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to connect with nature, Lodge Covert is a must-visit destination in Staffordshire.

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Lodgefield canal bridge The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Lodgefield canal bridge
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Marsh Thistle by canal The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Marsh Thistle by canal
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Lodgefield canal bridge The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Lodgefield canal bridge
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Marsh Woundwort by canal The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Marsh Woundwort by canal
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal When this stretch of the Staffs . & Worcs. Canal was built, the landowner at this point insisted that the canal be made very wide here so as to resemble a lake and not an ugly narrow canal!
Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal
When this stretch of the Staffs . & Worcs. Canal was built, the landowner at this point insisted that the canal be made very wide here so as to resemble a lake and not an ugly narrow canal!
Milford Church Fete A true vision of little Britain, this picture was taken at the Church Garden Fete on a very warm day in June 2005
Milford Church Fete
A true vision of little Britain, this picture was taken at the Church Garden Fete on a very warm day in June 2005
Ingestre Hall Chetwynd's Jacobean masterpiece is owned by Sandwell Borough Council, who use it as a residential arts centre. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/inghall.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/inghall.html">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>
Ingestre Hall
Chetwynd's Jacobean masterpiece is owned by Sandwell Borough Council, who use it as a residential arts centre. LinkExternal link
Fields at Tixall Farm The distant wood is Bricklawn Covert. The GR given is for the near pylon.
Fields at Tixall Farm
The distant wood is Bricklawn Covert. The GR given is for the near pylon.
St Mary the Virgin, Ingestre Built 1676. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/ingchrch.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/ingchrch.html">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>
St Mary the Virgin, Ingestre
Built 1676. LinkExternal link
Ingestre This odd little place viewed from the stables.
Ingestre
This odd little place viewed from the stables.
Ingestre Stables <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ingestre.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ingestre.com/">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> Ingestre is quite a surprise. The village is at the end of a no-through road, so you'll only arrive here by choice or by accident. Your reward is not only a magnificent hall and church, but these amazing stables, which look to me more like an Oxford college. Hmm...
Ingestre Stables
LinkExternal link Ingestre is quite a surprise. The village is at the end of a no-through road, so you'll only arrive here by choice or by accident. Your reward is not only a magnificent hall and church, but these amazing stables, which look to me more like an Oxford college. Hmm...
Tixall The obelisk
Tixall The obelisk
Brancote Farm On a rather poor day !
Brancote Farm
On a rather poor day !
Tixall Heath Farm From the side of its drive way
Tixall Heath Farm
From the side of its drive way
Stafford Crematorium Stafford Crematorium
Stafford Crematorium
Stafford Crematorium
Farm track at St. Thomas The track leads past the farm to the remains of St. Thomas Priory (and further on to a sewerage works !)
Farm track at St. Thomas
The track leads past the farm to the remains of St. Thomas Priory (and further on to a sewerage works !)
John The Baptist Parish Church John the Baptist Parish Church in Tixall.
John The Baptist Parish Church
John the Baptist Parish Church in Tixall.
Tixall Gatehouse Whilst taking this photograph I heard the laughter of children playing in the glorious spring like sunshine. The children were on the roof of the Gatehouse.
Tixall Gatehouse
Whilst taking this photograph I heard the laughter of children playing in the glorious spring like sunshine. The children were on the roof of the Gatehouse.
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Lodge Covert is located at Grid Ref: SJ9623 (Lat: 52.805784, Lng: -2.0490136)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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///toned.crisp.melon. Near Great Haywood, Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.805784,-2.0490136
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Brancote Lodge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C700900
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan CommonName: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Street: Tixall Road
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Public Transport: platform
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Brancote Lodge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C700901
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Street: Tixall Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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