Calf Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Calf Wood

Newly layed hedge near Meerbrook The Derbyshire style of hedge laying where the brush (bushy growth) is placed to the livestock side of the hedge. Sawn timber stakes are used 24″ to 30″ apart. A strong, stock proof hedge is built by weaving the pleachers (layed stems) in front and behind the stakes – no binders are needed. — Newly layed hedge near Meerbrook Credit: Eirian Evans

Calf Wood is a picturesque forest located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The forest consists mainly of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. The floor of the woodland is covered in a thick layer of fallen leaves, providing a soft carpet for visitors to walk on.

Calf Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills and meandering streams.

Wildlife is abundant in Calf Wood, with a wide variety of bird species calling the forest home. Visitors may spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds during their visit. Squirrels can also be seen darting through the trees, while larger mammals such as deer and foxes are occasionally spotted in the quieter areas of the woodland.

The forest is managed by the local council and is open to the public year-round. It offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life, with plenty of opportunities for picnicking, wildlife spotting, and simply enjoying the tranquility of nature.

Overall, Calf Wood is a hidden gem in Staffordshire, offering a unique and enchanting experience for those who venture into its leafy depths.

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Calf Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.126668/-2.0336885 or Grid Reference SJ9758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newly layed hedge near Meerbrook

The Derbyshire style of hedge laying where the brush (bushy growth) is placed to the livestock side of the hedge. Sawn timber stakes are used 24″ to 30″ apart. A strong, stock proof hedge is built by weaving the pleachers (layed stems) in front and behind the stakes – no binders are needed.

Eirian Evans

Picnic tables at Tittesworth Visitor Centre

Eirian Evans

Meerbrook Lane gatepost

The gatehole is on the west side of Meerbrook Lane, and there is a benchmark cut into the right concrete gatepost.

Mel Towler

Meerbrook Lane, gatehole

A wider angle showing the gatehole on the west side of Meerbrook Lane. There is a benchmark cut into the right concrete gatepost.

Mel Towler

Tittesworth Reservoir

The reservoir at a particularly low level on 30 August 2022, after a notably dry summer.

TCExplorer

Track alongside Gun plantation.

Heading back to Rudyard.

steven ruffles

Tittersworth Dam

The original dam was built 1858 by the Staffordshire Potteries Water Board to supply water to the dying industry in Leek. The new dam was finished in 1963 and is three times the size of the original.

Brian Deegan