Bath Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Bath 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

Bath Wood is a charming woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Bath, the wood covers an area of approximately 40 hectares. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the woodland's natural beauty.

Bath Wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may spot various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The wood is also inhabited by small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and voles. Nature enthusiasts may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the elusive deer that occasionally roam the area.

There are several walking trails that crisscross through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its picturesque surroundings. The paths vary in difficulty, catering to all levels of fitness. Interpretive signs along the trails provide information about the different tree species and wildlife that can be found within the wood.

Bath Wood offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It provides a peaceful setting for picnics, photography, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature. Whether you are a nature lover or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Bath Wood is a must-visit destination in Staffordshire.

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Bath Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.009967/-1.9059456 or Grid Reference SK0645. 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

Ramsor Chapel

almost hidden in the woods. The map calls the place Ramshorn but this page Link

about the chapel probably draws on original minute books and other Methodist documents and calls it Ramsor. The lonzenge-shaped stone on the gable reads: "Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel June 1897" (Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee).

Roger W Haworth

Ye Olde Star Inn

a 16th century inn in Star Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire

Roger W Haworth

Cotton College

Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. This Roman Catholic boarding school Link

closed in 1987. The buildings are derelict. The spire on the right is St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church which is still in use.

Roger W Haworth

Church of St John the Baptist

Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. Link

This charming little church built in 1795 is tucked into a corner and virtually surrounded by St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church and SK0646 : Cotton College.

Roger W Haworth

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

Edgewells Farm

Ian Calderwood

Green Lane

Green Lane runs down from the main road near Edgewells Farm to Ramshorn Road

Ian Calderwood

Moneystone Quarry

Moneystone quarry is in the process of being extended and is very busy with trucks coming and going every few seconds.

Mike Bardill

Moneystone Quarry

Moneystone sandstone quarry is extremely busy and traffic lights control trucks and quarry vehicles crossing this access road. All of the stone is taken out by road, and lorries thunder in and out every few seconds. The map shows a link to the railway line in the valley below, which is now the Churnet Valley preserved railway. This is no longer used to transport quarry goods but it would seem to be a much better way of shifting large loads of stone around.

Mike Bardill

Moneystone

Moneystone is a quiet hamlet high up on the moors near Oakamoor. This view looks idyllic and it is hard to believe that just a short way down the road is a massive and very busy sandstone quarry with streams of trucks thundering along the little lanes.

Mike Bardill

Oakamoor Church

Oakamoor Holy Trinity church is built on a very steep slope to the southwest of the village. It dates from 1832.

Mike Bardill

Oakamoor Village Centre

Oakamoor lies in a steep wooded valley in the Staffordshire moorlands. At one time it was served by both a canal and a railway. The canal has long since gone but the railway track bed still exists. To the south the track is now a pleasant multi-user trail to Alton. To the northwest it connects to the Churnet Valley preserved railway with the prospect that one day the line might be extended once more into Oakamoor.

Mike Bardill

Cottages at Farley

These cottages at Farley appear to enjoy a quiet and idyllic location next to Farley Hall in the Staffordshire countryside. However, just a few yards down the road is the Alton Towers theme park with its associated noise and traffic.

Mike Bardill

Crossroads at Threelows

This crossroads at Threelows sees a lot of traffic heading to and from the theme park at Alton Towers a few miles down the road. The sign is for The Star camping and caravan site at Cotton.

Mike Bardill

Industrial Units at Moorside near Cauldon Lowe

These industrial units are at Moorside near the village of Cauldon Lowe in the Staffordshire moorlands. The high location enjoys extensive views over the moorlands towards Cheadle.

Mike Bardill