Wetmoor Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Wetmoor Wood

Road Junction to Fradswell Church
Road Junction to Fradswell Church Credit: Mick Malpass

Wetmoor Wood, located in Staffordshire, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, this ancient woodland is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of mature oak and birch trees, which provide a stunning backdrop throughout the year. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and enchanting environment. Wetmoor Wood is also home to a rich assortment of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species.

The wood boasts several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders. These trails are well-maintained and suitable for all abilities, providing an opportunity for both leisurely strolls and more strenuous hikes. Along the way, visitors may come across ancient stone ruins and remnants of historical settlements, adding a sense of intrigue and history to the experience.

Wetmoor Wood is managed by a local conservation organization, which actively works to protect and preserve its unique ecosystem. The woodland is open to the public year-round, with designated picnic areas and benches available for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. Whether it's birdwatching, photography, or simply immersing oneself in nature, Wetmoor Wood offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Wetmoor Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.866514/-2.0291475 or Grid Reference SJ9829. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road Junction to Fradswell Church
Road Junction to Fradswell Church
Impressive Entrance to Fradswell Hall Farm
Impressive Entrance to Fradswell Hall Farm
The Road from Fradswell to Wallbrook road
The Road from Fradswell to Wallbrook road
Wallbrook  Road as it drops down to the Wall Brook Take a look at the hedges in this photo, they have been cut to perfection.
Wallbrook Road as it drops down to the Wall Brook
Take a look at the hedges in this photo, they have been cut to perfection.
Coton Green Farm, Coton The lovely red brick buildings on this farm look as if they have been converted to housing.
Coton Green Farm, Coton
The lovely red brick buildings on this farm look as if they have been converted to housing.
Farm Track and Footpath This footpath crosses other footpaths on its way towards Fradswell, joining the Wallbrook road at the Hawkins lane junction.     <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2700053" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2700053">Link</a>
Farm Track and Footpath
This footpath crosses other footpaths on its way towards Fradswell, joining the Wallbrook road at the Hawkins lane junction. Link
Stone Circles Challenge Footpath near the Gamkeepers cottage The Stone Circles Challenge joins twenty or more walks around the Stone area.   <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2008/07/14/stone_circles_feature.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2008/07/14/stone_circles_feature.shtml">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>
Stone Circles Challenge Footpath near the Gamkeepers cottage
The Stone Circles Challenge joins twenty or more walks around the Stone area. LinkExternal link
Road Junction outside Yewtree Farm, Fradswell
Road Junction outside Yewtree Farm, Fradswell
The Doglands Farm  near Fradswell
The Doglands Farm near Fradswell
Footpath with Stile on the Wallbrook Road near Fradswell This Footpath leads to the Stone Circles Challenge Footpath.       <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2698679" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2698679">Link</a>       <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2698694" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2698694">Link</a>
Footpath with Stile on the Wallbrook Road near Fradswell
This Footpath leads to the Stone Circles Challenge Footpath. Link Link
Short Footpath at Coton This footpath only cuts the corner off the field.
Short Footpath at Coton
This footpath only cuts the corner off the field.
Farm Buildings on Mill Lane, Coton Looking up Mill Lane towards Coton, this is about as far as you can go down this lane without a 4x4.
Farm Buildings on Mill Lane, Coton
Looking up Mill Lane towards Coton, this is about as far as you can go down this lane without a 4x4.
Footpath on a bank in Mill Lane This footpath goes to join Wallbrook Road.
Footpath on a bank in Mill Lane
This footpath goes to join Wallbrook Road.
St James the Less The small church in Fradswell is dedicated to St James the Less.
St James the Less
The small church in Fradswell is dedicated to St James the Less.
Corner in a Corner The corner of this field is also the SE corner of this square.  The buildings in the distance are near to Fradswell Hall.
Corner in a Corner
The corner of this field is also the SE corner of this square. The buildings in the distance are near to Fradswell Hall.
Footpath and Broken Branch A footpath runs by the side of the broken branch and leads to Hartley Green.
Footpath and Broken Branch
A footpath runs by the side of the broken branch and leads to Hartley Green.
Public Footpath Stile near to Milwich. This footpath goes across a field to the hamlet of Coton Green on the Wallbrook Road near to Milwich.
Public Footpath Stile near to Milwich.
This footpath goes across a field to the hamlet of Coton Green on the Wallbrook Road near to Milwich.
A Country Lane This lane from Coton Green near Milwich leads to a track to a farm, and continues with a bridleway.
A Country Lane
This lane from Coton Green near Milwich leads to a track to a farm, and continues with a bridleway.
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Wetmoor Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ9829 (Lat: 52.866514, Lng: -2.0291475)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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