Hardy Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Hardy 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

Hardy Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. These paths allow visitors to explore the diverse ecosystem of the wood, which is home to a wide range of plant and animal species. From bluebells and wild garlic in the spring to mushrooms and ferns in the autumn, there is always something to discover throughout the seasons.

Hardy Wood also boasts a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to its charm and providing a habitat for aquatic life. The babbling sound of the water adds to the peaceful ambiance of the wood, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation.

In addition to its natural beauty, Hardy Wood has historical significance as well. It is believed to have been a part of the ancient Staffordshire Forest, which covered a vast area during medieval times. Today, remnants of this historical forest can still be seen, with some trees estimated to be centuries old.

Overall, Hardy Wood offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with an opportunity to connect with nature and immerse themselves in the tranquility of this charming woodland area.

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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
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.
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.
In the woods Parts of the RSPB reserve is heavily wooded as can be seen in this image.
In the woods
Parts of the RSPB reserve is heavily wooded as can be seen in this image.
A path through the woods The path leads down the hill but is not very clear in this image.
A path through the woods
The path leads down the hill but is not very clear in this image.
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.
Public right of way up Revedge The right of way follows the right (south east) side of the field boundaries away from the railway line in the middle distance.
Public right of way up Revedge
The right of way follows the right (south east) side of the field boundaries away from the railway line in the middle distance.
Green Lane towards Egg Well Right of way
Green Lane towards Egg Well
Right of way
Stream running towards Ashenhurst
Stream running towards Ashenhurst
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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Hardy Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ9953 (Lat: 53.076029, Lng: -2.0070942)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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