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Longside Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cheshire High Peak

England

Longside Plantation

Bothams Hall bridges, Peak Forest Canal, 1984 A lift bridge and a footbridge. They seem to be numbered 34 taken together.
Bothams Hall bridges, Peak Forest Canal, 1984 Credit: Robin Webster

Longside Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Cheshire, England. Spread across a vast expanse, it is known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty. The plantation is situated near the village of Longside, which is nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.

Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, Longside Plantation is predominantly composed of dense forests and woodlands. The plantation is home to a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy overhead. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, providing a burst of color during the spring and summer months.

Longside Plantation is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering a sanctuary for various animal species. Deer, foxes, and badgers can often be spotted roaming the woodland, while a variety of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and finches, can be seen and heard throughout the year.

The plantation also boasts a number of walking trails and paths, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and providing a serene environment for walking, jogging, or simply immersing oneself in nature.

Longside Plantation is a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit location for nature enthusiasts and those seeking solace in the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.338836/-2.010984 or Grid Reference SJ9982. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bothams Hall bridges, Peak Forest Canal, 1984 A lift bridge and a footbridge. They seem to be numbered 34 taken together.
Bothams Hall bridges, Peak Forest Canal, 1984
A lift bridge and a footbridge. They seem to be numbered 34 taken together.
Bugsworth Basin, Whaley Bridge Bugsworth Basin is situated at the head of navigation of the Peak Forest Canal, in the village of Buxworth. The Basin was once the largest inland port on the narrow canal system; a busy interchange between tramway and canal where boats were loaded with limestone. Bugsworth Basin closed in 1927 and by the 1960s was dry and overgrown. In 1968 volunteers from the Inland Waterways Protection Society began restoration and Bugsworth Basin was finally re-opened to navigation in March 2005. Today it is unique as the only surviving canal and tramway interchange in the UK. It is recognised as an internationally important industrial heritage site, designated as a scheduled ancient monument and is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act, 1979.
Bugsworth Basin, Whaley Bridge
Bugsworth Basin is situated at the head of navigation of the Peak Forest Canal, in the village of Buxworth. The Basin was once the largest inland port on the narrow canal system; a busy interchange between tramway and canal where boats were loaded with limestone. Bugsworth Basin closed in 1927 and by the 1960s was dry and overgrown. In 1968 volunteers from the Inland Waterways Protection Society began restoration and Bugsworth Basin was finally re-opened to navigation in March 2005. Today it is unique as the only surviving canal and tramway interchange in the UK. It is recognised as an internationally important industrial heritage site, designated as a scheduled ancient monument and is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act, 1979.
Canal basin at Whaley Bridge The basin is at the southern end of the short Whaley Bridge branch of the Peak Forest Canal.
Canal basin at Whaley Bridge
The basin is at the southern end of the short Whaley Bridge branch of the Peak Forest Canal.
Outflow from Toddbrook Reservoir The level of this reservoir has been kept much lower than normal since a national incident in August 2019 when the dam was in danger of breaking. Remedial works are now in course but will take several years to complete. The footpath across the dam has been closed.
Outflow from Toddbrook Reservoir
The level of this reservoir has been kept much lower than normal since a national incident in August 2019 when the dam was in danger of breaking. Remedial works are now in course but will take several years to complete. The footpath across the dam has been closed.
Hurst Clough The path on the left follows the clough up from Toddbrook Reservoir to Start Lane.
Hurst Clough
The path on the left follows the clough up from Toddbrook Reservoir to Start Lane.
Field entrance off Start Lane This point gives a view over the Todd Brook valley, with Taxal Edge climbing behind.
Field entrance off Start Lane
This point gives a view over the Todd Brook valley, with Taxal Edge climbing behind.
Rooftops by Start Lane From here there is a view across the Todd Brook valley in the direction of Kettleshulme.
Rooftops by Start Lane
From here there is a view across the Todd Brook valley in the direction of Kettleshulme.
Toddbrook Reservoir dam About to be repaired. The current spillway that partially collapsed is to be grassed over as part of the repair work following the almost disastrous breach on 1st August 2019. A new spillway is to be constructed.
Toddbrook Reservoir dam
About to be repaired. The current spillway that partially collapsed is to be grassed over as part of the repair work following the almost disastrous breach on 1st August 2019. A new spillway is to be constructed.
Whaley Bridge station Old station buildings in stone, looked nice but all locked up.
Whaley Bridge station
Old station buildings in stone, looked nice but all locked up.
Peak Forest Canal near Furness Vale
Peak Forest Canal near Furness Vale
A Sunbeam on Peak Forest Canal A silent narrowboat passed us by - presumably electric
A Sunbeam on Peak Forest Canal
A silent narrowboat passed us by - presumably electric
Peak Forest Canal Whaley Bridge straight ahead, Bugsworth Basin to the left.
Peak Forest Canal
Whaley Bridge straight ahead, Bugsworth Basin to the left.
Heron guards the Peak Forest Canal
Heron guards the Peak Forest Canal
St John the Divine, Furness Vale Easily missed when you are driving along the A6.
St John the Divine, Furness Vale
Easily missed when you are driving along the A6.
The A6 in Furness Vale Much of the village has spread along the A6. Normally being a busy road with significant freight traffic, it does somewhat dominate the village.
The A6 in Furness Vale
Much of the village has spread along the A6. Normally being a busy road with significant freight traffic, it does somewhat dominate the village.
Scrub land in Furness Vale Vacant land between the A6 and the railway. The River Goyt is in the bottom of the valley.
Scrub land in Furness Vale
Vacant land between the A6 and the railway. The River Goyt is in the bottom of the valley.
The top of Yeardsley Lane The end of the adopted highway, but several tracks and paths continue.
The top of Yeardsley Lane
The end of the adopted highway, but several tracks and paths continue.
Ruined barn below Ringstone Farm There are views into the Goyt Valley.
Ruined barn below Ringstone Farm
There are views into the Goyt Valley.
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Longside Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ9982 (Lat: 53.338836, Lng: -2.010984)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: High Peak

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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