Newhay Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Newhay Wood

Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage On the former Churnet Valley line in North Staffordshire. — Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage Credit: John H Darch

Newhay Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. These trees create a dense and vibrant canopy, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife such as deer, foxes, rabbits, and numerous bird species. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding to the beauty of the wood.

Newhay Wood offers a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders. These trails cater to all levels of fitness and provide opportunities for peaceful strolls, jogging, or even more challenging hikes. Along the way, visitors can expect to encounter breathtaking viewpoints, tranquil ponds, and babbling streams.

The woodland is also home to a number of ancient archaeological sites, including remnants of Iron Age settlements and burial mounds. These historical features add an additional layer of intrigue to the area, attracting history enthusiasts and archaeology buffs.

Newhay Wood is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby and public transportation options available. It offers a serene and tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life, making it a popular destination for those seeking solace in nature. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a birdwatching expedition, or a family picnic, Newhay Wood has something to offer for everyone.

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Newhay Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.99985/-1.9419667 or Grid Reference SK0344. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage

On the former Churnet Valley line in North Staffordshire.

John H Darch

Highshutt entrance to Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland

Jonathan Hutchins

Path through Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.

Jonathan Hutchins

Car parking for Hawksmoor NT

'Limited parking for approx. 6 cars' states the National Trust website, and this is it. However even more limited off-road parking is possible at Highshutt further west outside the entrance shown here Link

Jonathan Hutchins

Path through Hawksmoor NT

Jonathan Hutchins

Les Oakes's Place

This remarkable structure was built from salvaged materials by scrap dealer Les Oakes. It incorporates doors, windows, and name stones from demolished buildings, and was described as "agricultural" to avoid having to get planning permission. This and other buildings on the site house a vast collection of vintage memorabilia, including horse-drawn vehicles from around the country. Sadly Mr Oakes was killed in a road accident in 2000, but his sons maintain the tradition of the business as "architectural reclamation".

S Parish

Door, Les Oakes's Place

A doorway salvaged from a pub, typical of the material used by scrap dealer Les Oakes to construct a building to house his vast collection of memorabilia. The door leads nowhere.

S Parish

View from Hawksmoor Reserve (NT)

George Mahoney

Country Lane

The Threapwood to Oakamoor road showing the western entrance to Dimmingsdale

Phil Eptlett

Autumn Lane

A country lane near Oakamoor in the Staffordshire Moorlands covered in pine needles.

Phil Eptlett

Oldfurnace

Cottages at Oldfurnace from the footpath to Newton.

Dave Dunford

Oldfurnace

Ford on the track to Dimmingsdale, with the chimneys of Oldfurnace beyond the hedge.

Dave Dunford

Greendale Cottages

Right on the eastern edge of the square (in fact the far end of the terrace is in SK0443). A plaque on the end wall reads "These cottages built for brass and copper workers were given to the National Trust in 1987 by the late Mrs. M. C. Aldridge who loved Hawksmoor and the surrounding countryside". There is also a Victorian postbox in the wall.

Dave Dunford

Barn at Greendale Farm

From Greendale Lane, on the very eastern edge of the square.

Dave Dunford

Interior of Oakamoor Church

Geoff Pick

Geocache stash and landscape

This is a picture taken after finding a geocache, a new and fantastic hobby discovered after submitting pictures to this site. The picture shows the field and side of forest shown on the map. The tupperware box is what we found buried about 100 yards away. Get out there and get geo - "graphing" and "caching"!

Richard cattel

Great Marquess steam locomotive on Churnet Valley Railway

Great Marquess steam locomotive on Churnet Valley Railway near Oakamoor. This part of the preserved railway line is not yet open to the public

Chris Farman

Abandoned Canal Milepost and Railway

This milepost stands on a section of the former Uttoxeter Canal in the Churnet Valley. The canal was closed in 1849 to make way for the North Staffordshire Railway, pictured in the background. The railway took a straighter route, leaving isolated loops of canal at various points down the valley.

Ian Calderwood

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Newhay Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK0344 (Lat: 52.99985, Lng: -1.9419667)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire