Cock Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Cock Wood

In Which Myriad? I&#039;ve wanted to visit this spot for a while. It&#039;s where the four Myriads SD, SE, SJ and SK meet. Several people have obviously been here before as there&#039;s a geocache here. We signed the visitor book in the box - the last person to have visited it before us today was on 31st. July 2021! Pedantically, according to my GPS, the box position was about a metre too far north, but we left it where we found it! — In Which Myriad? Credit: Andy Beecroft

Cock Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated near the village of Macclesfield, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Cock Wood is a haven for biodiversity and offers a tranquil escape from the surrounding urban areas.

The woodland is predominantly made up of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. The dense foliage provides a rich and vibrant habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Visitors may have the opportunity to spot a range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

A network of well-maintained footpaths weaves through Cock Wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, passing by babbling brooks and small ponds, adding to the serene atmosphere of the woodland.

Cock Wood has a rich history, dating back hundreds of years. It was once part of a larger estate and was used for timber production and hunting. Today, remnants of this history can be seen in the form of old stone walls and the occasional abandoned hunting lodge.

The woodland is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee. Visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and adhere to any guidelines or signs in place to protect the wildlife and preserve the beauty of Cock Wood for future generations.

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Cock Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.48622/-2.0151522 or Grid Reference SJ9998. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

In Which Myriad?

I've wanted to visit this spot for a while. It's where the four Myriads SD, SE, SJ and SK meet. Several people have obviously been here before as there's a geocache here. We signed the visitor book in the box - the last person to have visited it before us today was on 31st. July 2021! Pedantically, according to my GPS, the box position was about a metre too far north, but we left it where we found it!

Andy Beecroft

SE from its South West Extremity

The photo was taken just a couple of metres away from the SD, SE, SJ & SK intersection. The meeting of the myriads had a geocache box in it and we signed the visitors' record book to prove we'd been there! According to my GPS, the box was a metre too far north on my 21 satellite fix, but of course, that doesn't really matter! Luckily, the intersection was accessible as, just to the east of here, was a new and substantial wire fence with double barbed wire on its top which would have been impossible to climb over! There was evidence of a former fence as its burnt wooden posts were still in situ - presumably from a moorland fire.

Andy Beecroft

Cache on Land

Andy Beecroft

Swineshaw Reservoirs

Taken from the four Myriads SD, SE, SJ and SK intersection looking over to the south east into the rest of SK.

Andy Beecroft

Moorland from the Myriad Intersection

Taken just a metre into SD's extreme SE corner. Not a particularly interesting feature, but an achievement to get here!!

Andy Beecroft

Old Boundary Marker on Slatepit Moor

Boundary Marker against a wire fence beside Shire Clough on Slatepit Moor, near Carrbrook. On the former boundary of Staley and Tintwistle townships in Mottram parish in Cheshire, both being parishes from 1866. From 1894 Stalybridge parish in Cheshire and Mossley parish in Lancashire. From 1974 entirely in Tameside. Without an inscription its function and date is hard to decide. Milestone Society National ID: CH_STAMOS01bm

R Rayner