Twinney Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Twinney Wood

Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Credit: Roger Kidd

Twinney Wood is a serene and picturesque forest located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is nestled in the heart of the county, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy providing shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, which bloom in vibrant colors during the springtime, attracting a plethora of insects and butterflies.

Twinney Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. A network of well-maintained footpaths meanders through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The peaceful ambiance and tranquil surroundings make it an ideal spot for relaxation, picnicking, or simply immersing oneself in nature.

Within the wood, there is a small pond that provides a habitat for various aquatic species, including frogs and newts. The pond also attracts a variety of water-loving birds, such as ducks and herons, offering birdwatchers an opportunity to spot and observe these fascinating creatures.

Overall, Twinney Wood in Staffordshire is a charming and idyllic forest that offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers. With its abundant flora and fauna, well-maintained footpaths, and serene atmosphere, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world.

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Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Buildings at Cliff Farm seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Buildings at Cliff Farm seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Railway trackside south-east of Leek, Staffordshire A public footpath crosses the line here near Cliff Farm.

The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/">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>
Railway trackside south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
A public footpath crosses the line here near Cliff Farm. The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. LinkExternal link
Farmland by the railway near Bradnop, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train approaching the footpath crossing near Cliff Farm.

The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/">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>
Farmland by the railway near Bradnop, Staffordshire
Seen from a passing train approaching the footpath crossing near Cliff Farm. The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. LinkExternal link
Farm land south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train, this telephoto assisted image shows Wildgoose Farm.
Farm land south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Seen from a passing train, this telephoto assisted image shows Wildgoose Farm.
Pasture south-east of Leek, Staffordshire A telephoto assisted image taken from a passing railway train near Bradnop.
Pasture south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
A telephoto assisted image taken from a passing railway train near Bradnop.
Pasture south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Looking at land by Wildgoose Farm on a very gloomy morning, seen from a passing Churnet Valley Railway train.
Pasture south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Looking at land by Wildgoose Farm on a very gloomy morning, seen from a passing Churnet Valley Railway train.
Coombes Valley RSPB Visitor centre A well appointed visitor centre with very good toilets. It stands on the edge of the Coombes Valley RSPB Nature reserve which is a well wooded valley that makes for a very good quiet walk with chances of seeing three kinds of deer and many different birds. When we were there the fungi were out in profusion.
Coombes Valley RSPB Visitor centre
A well appointed visitor centre with very good toilets. It stands on the edge of the Coombes Valley RSPB Nature reserve which is a well wooded valley that makes for a very good quiet walk with chances of seeing three kinds of deer and many different birds. When we were there the fungi were out in profusion.
In the nature reserve A little bit of a meadow near the valley bottom.
In the nature reserve
A little bit of a meadow near the valley bottom.
The Pond in Coombes Valley The pond looked very shallow and the bed of it looked fractured as tough it had completely dried out some time earlier in the year.
The Pond in Coombes Valley
The pond looked very shallow and the bed of it looked fractured as tough it had completely dried out some time earlier in the year.
A stream in Coombes Valley The stream is running towards me as I stand on the footbridge at the very bottom of Coombes Valley
A stream in Coombes Valley
The stream is running towards me as I stand on the footbridge at the very bottom of Coombes Valley
Looking out of the reserve Looking across a field just outside the Nature Reserve with the woods behind me.
Looking out of the reserve
Looking across a field just outside the Nature Reserve with the woods behind me.
The woods of Coombes Valley Looking across the valley of the RSPB Nature Reserve shows just how heavily wooded the valley is.
The woods of Coombes Valley
Looking across the valley of the RSPB Nature Reserve shows just how heavily wooded the valley is.
Lush farmland Driving towards Apesford Crossing we stopped to take a picture across the fields and hedges of this farm.
Lush farmland
Driving towards Apesford Crossing we stopped to take a picture across the fields and hedges of this farm.
Green Lane towards Egg Well Right of way
Green Lane towards Egg Well
Right of way
Stream running towards Ashenhurst
Stream running towards Ashenhurst
Railway Cottages Ashbourne Road, Bradnop. Back in 1905 there were no planning committees to say "you can't build in brick - the natural building material in this area is stone". So the North Staffordshire Railway <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Staffordshire_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Staffordshire_Railway">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> erected the same pattern housing as everywhere else in their network. In this case it was for the staff of Bradnop Station nearby.
Railway Cottages
Ashbourne Road, Bradnop. Back in 1905 there were no planning committees to say "you can't build in brick - the natural building material in this area is stone". So the North Staffordshire Railway LinkExternal link erected the same pattern housing as everywhere else in their network. In this case it was for the staff of Bradnop Station nearby.
Roost Hill and Revedge From the lane near Combes Valley Nature Reserve looking NNE.
Roost Hill and Revedge
From the lane near Combes Valley Nature Reserve looking NNE.
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Twinney Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ9953 (Lat: 53.080047, Lng: -2.0104089)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

///lifts.engrossed.eradicate. Near Cheddleton, Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 53.080047,-2.0104089
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