Pad Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Pad Plantation

A country lane With several cars parked the lane is quite wide at this point. — A country lane Credit: Malcolm Neal

Pad Plantation is a scenic woodland located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Spread across a vast area, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and wildlife lovers. The woodland is situated in close proximity to the town of Stafford, making it easily accessible for visitors.

Covered with a dense canopy of trees, Pad Plantation offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The woodland is primarily composed of various species of deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which provide a stunning display of vibrant colors during autumn. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

The plantation is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These trails lead to hidden gems within the forest, such as a small secluded pond and a charming stream that meanders through the woodland. Along the way, visitors can also spot a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous species of birds.

Pad Plantation is a haven for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. It offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature. With its breathtaking scenery and diverse flora and fauna, Pad Plantation is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Staffordshire.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Pad Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.95929/-1.9392222 or Grid Reference SK0440. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A country lane

With several cars parked the lane is quite wide at this point.

Malcolm Neal

Near Winnoth Dale

Gently rising land near the dale.

Malcolm Neal

Great Gate Ford

Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.

Philip Halling

Stormy afternoon near Hollington

Linda Mellor

Sun through the clouds

Sun breaks through the cloud onto rolling farmland. Looking towards Checkley from Hollington-Upper Tean road.

Michael Whitfield

Fields near Hollington

Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.

Linda Bailey

Underneath the spreading chestnut tree

One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.

Dave Dunford

In Broadmoor Wood

Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.

Dave Dunford

Lodgedale

Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.

Dave Dunford

Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale

A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.

Dave Dunford

Old quarry, Hollington

Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.

Dave Dunford

Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style

This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).

Dave Dunford

The Raddle Inn

Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See Link

Dave Dunford

Old dairyman's cart

Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.

Dave Dunford

Hollington Village Hall

With adjoining postbox and phonebox.

Dave Dunford

Old cross, Hollington

After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.

Dave Dunford