Lawn Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Lawn Wood

Footbridge over River Churnet Consall Woods is an RSPB Nature Reserve in Staffordshire. 194ha in area, the site was formally an industrial valley, now occupied by mixed woodland and various water features. Link to RSPB website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/consall-woods/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/consall-woods/">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> — Footbridge over River Churnet Credit: Philip Cornwall

Lawn Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The wood is situated near the small village of Lawn, and is easily accessible by both car and foot.

The woodland boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. Visitors can expect to see a variety of native trees such as oak, ash, and silver birch, which provide a dense canopy of shade in the summer months. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning display of color.

Lawn Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it an ideal location for walking, hiking, and jogging. These paths wind their way through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. Along the way, one might encounter squirrels, rabbits, and a multitude of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls.

In addition to its natural beauty, Lawn Wood also holds historical significance. It is believed that the woodland has been in existence for centuries, and remnants of ancient settlements have been discovered within its boundaries. The wood has also served as a source of timber for local communities throughout the years.

Overall, Lawn Wood is a captivating destination that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Staffordshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.033205/-2.0054764 or Grid Reference SJ9948. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge over River Churnet

Consall Woods is an RSPB Nature Reserve in Staffordshire. 194ha in area, the site was formally an industrial valley, now occupied by mixed woodland and various water features. Link to RSPB website: Link

Philip Cornwall

Meadow and Derelict Building on banks of River Churnet

Philip Cornwall

Waiting shelter, Consall station, 1978

Famously cantilevered out over the Caldon Canal. The station had closed in 1965 and the platform on the canal side had been dismantled. Somehow the shelter survived. The canal is very narrow along this length by the railway. Maps suggest that it was narrowed when the railway was built partly over it.

Robin Webster

Old Train Stored near Consall Station

Next to the Canal between the pub and Station, it is stored on the unused track.

Brian Deegan

Bridge 52, Caldon Canal

Bridge 52 carries the towpath across the canal, changing from the left to the right hand side.

Stephen McKay

Cherryeye Bridge, Caldon Canal

Presumably the Cherryeye name comes from the unusual shape of the bridgehole. This furthest stretch of the Caldon Canal east of Flint Mill Lock is exceptionally narrow and is similar in some respects to the Llangollen Canal west of Trevor.

Stephen McKay

Caldon Canal below Flint Mill Lock

The canal curls round towards Froghall on the final stretch from Etruria. The building on the right is part of Consall Flint Mill, built in the 1830s to supply ground flint for use in the Potteries ceramic industry. The mill ceased production around 1970.

Stephen McKay

The Black Lion, Consall Forge

In the heart of the Churnet Valley, with the Churnet Valley Railway line passing between it and the Caldon Canal. The railway station is about 100 yards away.

Eirian Evans

View down the Caldon Canal

Looking towards Consall Station on the Churnet Valley Railway line

Eirian Evans

Consall Station from the Caldon Canal towpath

A preserved railway line near Leek in Staffordshire, running from Froghall up the valley to Cheddleton with one intermediate stop at Consall, and (since 2011) on an extension to a former quarry at Cauldon Low, where as of 2012 there is no station. The society has plans to connect to the national network at Stoke-on-Trent. The lines were originally constructed by the North Staffordshire Railway (the "Knotty"). According to one writer, "the buildings on the Churnet Valley line are of local stone, straightforwardly neo-Tudor, and effective" [Lloyd & Insall, "Railway Station Architecture", David & Charles 1978, p.17].

Eirian Evans