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Spring Slade Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Spring Slade Wood

'Graves Distancing' German Gravestones, at the German Military Cemetery, Cannock Chase, Cannock. 'Graves distancing' refers to the space between the gravestones and the rows. While the gravestones themselves are of the same size, they are not all level. The area of the rows of gravestones are on a slope, which lead down to a path.
'Graves Distancing' Credit: D M Wilmot

Spring Slade Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of ancient trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a sheltered habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors to the wood can expect to encounter a plethora of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers.

Tranquil streams meander through the wood, creating a serene atmosphere and providing a source of water for the resident wildlife. The undergrowth is abundant with wildflowers, adding vibrant splashes of color to the woodland floor during spring and summer. Bluebells, primroses, and ferns are just a few examples of the flora that can be found in this enchanting forest.

Spring Slade Wood offers numerous walking trails for visitors to explore and enjoy the natural surroundings. These paths wind their way through the forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance and discover the hidden treasures within. The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its unspoiled beauty and serene atmosphere.

Overall, Spring Slade Wood in Staffordshire is a captivating woodland that offers a sanctuary for both wildlife and humans alike. Its ancient trees, diverse wildlife, and scenic trails make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.749406/-2.0378241 or Grid Reference SJ9716. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

'Graves Distancing' German Gravestones, at the German Military Cemetery, Cannock Chase, Cannock. 'Graves distancing' refers to the space between the gravestones and the rows. While the gravestones themselves are of the same size, they are not all level. The area of the rows of gravestones are on a slope, which lead down to a path.
'Graves Distancing'
German Gravestones, at the German Military Cemetery, Cannock Chase, Cannock. 'Graves distancing' refers to the space between the gravestones and the rows. While the gravestones themselves are of the same size, they are not all level. The area of the rows of gravestones are on a slope, which lead down to a path.
'Turn right along the track' The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Turn right along the track'
The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Flowering heather, Cannock Chase The heathland west of Sher Brook.
Flowering heather, Cannock Chase
The heathland west of Sher Brook.
'You reach a fingerpost at the bottom of the slope' Bridleway descending east towards Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'You reach a fingerpost at the bottom of the slope'
Bridleway descending east towards Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Sher Brook, at the stepping stones Looking upstream [locally south].
Sher Brook, at the stepping stones
Looking upstream [locally south].
'Take the stepping stones over Sher Brook' Hardly necessary when the water level is this low. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Take the stepping stones over Sher Brook'
Hardly necessary when the water level is this low. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'The left-hand path around the edge of the pine plantation' On the east bank of Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'The left-hand path around the edge of the pine plantation'
On the east bank of Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Walk straight on up the hill' Bridleway on the boundary of a pine plantation. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Walk straight on up the hill'
Bridleway on the boundary of a pine plantation. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Bridleway on northern boundary of a pine plantation Looking west, towards the valley of Sher Brook.
Bridleway on northern boundary of a pine plantation
Looking west, towards the valley of Sher Brook.
Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase Descending Sherbrook Banks.
Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase
Descending Sherbrook Banks.
Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.
Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase
Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.
Horse riding on Sherbrook Banks
Horse riding on Sherbrook Banks
Timber stacks The results of recent tree cutting.
Timber stacks
The results of recent tree cutting.
Peace stone This stone, inscribed "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE 1986", sits on the edge of an area called "The Peace Vista", between the Commonwealth and German war cemeteries.
Peace stone
This stone, inscribed "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE 1986", sits on the edge of an area called "The Peace Vista", between the Commonwealth and German war cemeteries.
Bremen Stone The Bremen Stone commemorates the planting of 25 oak trees at the German war cemetery in 1987.
Bremen Stone
The Bremen Stone commemorates the planting of 25 oak trees at the German war cemetery in 1987.
Cannock Chase - Military Cemetery This small but poignant WW1 War Cemetery contains 100 Commonwealth graves, mostly New Zealanders, but also 280 Germans - many of whom died from the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cwgc.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwgc.org">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>
Cannock Chase - Military Cemetery
This small but poignant WW1 War Cemetery contains 100 Commonwealth graves, mostly New Zealanders, but also 280 Germans - many of whom died from the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic. LinkExternal link
Cannock Chase - Commonwealth War Cemetery This small but poignant WW1 War Cemetery contains 100 Commonwealth graves, mostly New Zealanders, but also 280 Germans - many of whom died from the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cwgc.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwgc.org">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>
Cannock Chase - Commonwealth War Cemetery
This small but poignant WW1 War Cemetery contains 100 Commonwealth graves, mostly New Zealanders, but also 280 Germans - many of whom died from the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic. LinkExternal link
Cannock Chase -War Cemetery This small but poignant WW1 War Cemetery contains 100 Commonwealth graves, mostly New Zealanders, but also 280 Germans - many of whom died from the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cwgc.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwgc.org">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>
Cannock Chase -War Cemetery
This small but poignant WW1 War Cemetery contains 100 Commonwealth graves, mostly New Zealanders, but also 280 Germans - many of whom died from the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic. LinkExternal link
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Spring Slade Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ9716 (Lat: 52.749406, Lng: -2.0378241)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

///dogs.shippers.thick. Near Colwich, Staffordshire

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