Block Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Block Wood

Direction Sign – Signpost on Ramshorn Road, Ramshorn Located on the west side of the junction of Ramshorn Road and Ribden Road in Ramshorn parish. 3 arms and flat pawn finial.

Milestone Society National ID: ST_SK0845
Direction Sign – Signpost on Ramshorn Road, Ramshorn Credit: T Jenkinson

Block Wood is a small woodland area located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, the forest covers an approximate area of 100 acres and is known for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy and provide ample shade throughout the year. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a habitat for numerous small mammals, insects, and fungi.

Traversing through Block Wood, visitors can find a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing them to explore the woodland at their leisure. These paths wind through the trees, leading to clearings and meadows where wildflowers bloom in the spring and summer months.

The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and squirrels. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the presence of woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds that can be spotted and heard throughout the forest.

Block Wood, with its serene atmosphere and natural beauty, attracts both nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It provides ample opportunities for activities such as walking, birdwatching, and photography. The wood is easily accessible, with a small car park located nearby and several public transport options available.

Overall, Block Wood in Staffordshire is a picturesque woodland that offers a peaceful retreat for anyone seeking to connect with nature and explore the diverse ecosystems of the area.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on Ramshorn Road, Ramshorn Located on the west side of the junction of Ramshorn Road and Ribden Road in Ramshorn parish. 3 arms and flat pawn finial.

Milestone Society National ID: ST_SK0845
Direction Sign – Signpost on Ramshorn Road, Ramshorn
Located on the west side of the junction of Ramshorn Road and Ribden Road in Ramshorn parish. 3 arms and flat pawn finial. Milestone Society National ID: ST_SK0845
Coach park at Alton Towers Looking across the coach park area.
Coach park at Alton Towers
Looking across the coach park area.
Entrance to Alton Towers Looking towards a section of roller-coaster track.
Entrance to Alton Towers
Looking towards a section of roller-coaster track.
Corkscrew remains, Alton Towers
Corkscrew remains, Alton Towers
Ramsor Chapel almost hidden in the woods. The map calls the place Ramshorn but this page <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rewlach.org.uk/Ramsor/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rewlach.org.uk/Ramsor/index.html">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> 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).
Ramsor Chapel
almost hidden in the woods. The map calls the place Ramshorn but this page LinkExternal 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).
Ye Olde Star Inn a 16th century inn in Star Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire
Ye Olde Star Inn
a 16th century inn in Star Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire
Cotton College Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. This Roman Catholic boarding school <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cottoncollege.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cottoncollege.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> closed in 1987. The buildings are derelict. The spire on the right is St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church which is still in use.
Cotton College
Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. This Roman Catholic boarding school LinkExternal 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.
Church of St John the Baptist Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/STS/Cotton/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/STS/Cotton/index.html">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> This charming little church built in 1795 is tucked into a corner and virtually surrounded by St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/224492">SK0646 : Cotton College</a>.
Church of St John the Baptist
Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. LinkExternal 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.
Triangulation pillar on the Weaver Hills Looking in the direction on Weaver Farm from the trig point on the Weaver Hills. The land around the Weaver Hill is now Open Access land. There is a large pile of sizeable tree trunks and branches adjacent to the pillar which appear to have been brought to this location.
Triangulation pillar on the Weaver Hills
Looking in the direction on Weaver Farm from the trig point on the Weaver Hills. The land around the Weaver Hill is now Open Access land. There is a large pile of sizeable tree trunks and branches adjacent to the pillar which appear to have been brought to this location.
Dew pond on the Weaver Hills The land around the Weaver Hills is now Open Access land and stiles have been built to enable easy crossing of dry stone walls.
Dew pond on the Weaver Hills
The land around the Weaver Hills is now Open Access land and stiles have been built to enable easy crossing of dry stone walls.
Southeastern edge of Wardlow Quarry This limestone quarry spans several squares. The larger,northern section of the quarry is hidden from view.
Southeastern edge of Wardlow Quarry
This limestone quarry spans several squares. The larger,northern section of the quarry is hidden from view.
Southeastern end of Wardlow quarry A better view of the southeastern end of Wardlow quarry, which intrudes into four grid squares.
Southeastern end of Wardlow quarry
A better view of the southeastern end of Wardlow quarry, which intrudes into four grid squares.
Entrance To Kevin Quarry Kevin Quarry is a limestone quarry owned by Tarmac
Entrance To Kevin Quarry
Kevin Quarry is a limestone quarry owned by Tarmac
Edgewells Farm
Edgewells Farm
Green Lane Green Lane runs down from the main road near Edgewells Farm to Ramshorn Road
Green Lane
Green Lane runs down from the main road near Edgewells Farm to Ramshorn Road
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.
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.
Cote Farm and Wootton Park This view is taken from Farley and shows the track leading to Cote Farm and in the distance Wootton Park.
Cote Farm and Wootton Park
This view is taken from Farley and shows the track leading to Cote Farm and in the distance Wootton Park.
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.
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.
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Block Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK0845 (Lat: 53.007437, Lng: -1.880467)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.007437,-1.880467
Barrier: cattle_grid
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.0039135/-1.8816764
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: ST10 442
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.0053424/-1.8758458
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.009551/-1.8781059
The Stables
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 53.0063378/-1.8759136
Block Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 53.0056841/-1.8790151
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 53.0042574/-1.8808548
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.0055777/-1.8802631
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.0070608/-1.8770385
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.006796/-1.8772022
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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