Fox Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Fox Wood

Middle Hulme Farm C17th farmhouse with later additions, which is listed grade II.
Middle Hulme Farm Credit: Eirian Evans

Fox Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in close proximity to the village of Stafford, it covers an expansive area of approximately 500 acres. The woodland is a part of the larger Sherbrook Valley, which is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The wood itself is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy during the spring and summer months. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Fox Wood is popular among nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who visit to explore its many trails and take in the scenic views. The pathways wind their way through the forest, providing visitors with the opportunity to observe the rich wildlife that inhabits the area. Foxes, as the name suggests, are a common sight, along with a variety of bird species including woodpeckers, owls, and finches.

The wood also boasts a small stream that runs through its heart, adding to its charm and providing a tranquil setting for visitors. This stream is home to a diverse range of aquatic life, including frogs, newts, and small fish.

Overall, Fox Wood is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the peacefulness of the forest.

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Fox Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.126582/-2.0194915 or Grid Reference SJ9858. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Middle Hulme Farm C17th farmhouse with later additions, which is listed grade II.
Middle Hulme Farm
C17th farmhouse with later additions, which is listed grade II.
Large barn at Middle Hulme Farm
Large barn at Middle Hulme Farm
Building work at Middle Hulme Farm
Building work at Middle Hulme Farm
Footpath heading west from Whitty Lane Near Middle Hulme Farm
Footpath heading west from Whitty Lane
Near Middle Hulme Farm
The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook
The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook
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
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.
Water man sculpture at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Water man sculpture at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Tittesworth Water Looking down the reservoir from the minor road which crosses it neer Meerbrook
Tittesworth Water
Looking down the reservoir from the minor road which crosses it neer Meerbrook
Tittesworth Reservoir View north from the minor road which crosses the reservoir at its northern end.
Tittesworth Reservoir
View north from the minor road which crosses the reservoir at its northern end.
Picnic tables at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Picnic tables at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Meerbrook, roadside cottage The benchmark is cut into the roadside wall, to the right of the cottage. The cottage is to the left of the Lazy Trout PH.
Meerbrook, roadside cottage
The benchmark is cut into the roadside wall, to the right of the cottage. The cottage is to the left of the Lazy Trout PH.
Meerbrook, cottage On the left of this photo is a wall of a roadside cottage. The benchmark is cut into the right corner stone of the 2nd course. The cottage is to the left of the Lazy Trout PH.
Meerbrook, cottage
On the left of this photo is a wall of a roadside cottage. The benchmark is cut into the right corner stone of the 2nd course. The cottage is to the left of the Lazy Trout PH.
Meerbrook Lane gatepost The gatehole is on the west side of Meerbrook Lane, and there is a benchmark cut into the right concrete gatepost.
Meerbrook Lane gatepost
The gatehole is on the west side of Meerbrook Lane, and there is a benchmark cut into the right concrete gatepost.
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.
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.
Tittesworth Reservoir The reservoir at a particularly low level on 30 August 2022, after a notably dry summer.
Tittesworth Reservoir
The reservoir at a particularly low level on 30 August 2022, after a notably dry summer.
Meerbrook Methodist Church
Meerbrook Methodist Church
Solomon's Hollow Just outside Leek, a small valley with sides too steep for cultivation, now covered in scrub woodland with grazed clearings.
Solomon's Hollow
Just outside Leek, a small valley with sides too steep for cultivation, now covered in scrub woodland with grazed clearings.
Anzio Camp Former army camp, planned to be rebuilt as a retirement village.
Anzio Camp
Former army camp, planned to be rebuilt as a retirement village.
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Fox Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ9858 (Lat: 53.126582, Lng: -2.0194915)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 53.126582,-2.0194915
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.1291475/-2.0214118
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Lat/Long: 53.1273759/-2.0238659
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.1248427/-2.0172219
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.1252719/-2.015921
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Tourism: information
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