Blackbrook Spinney

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Blackbrook Spinney

Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery
Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery Credit: Colin Pyle

Blackbrook Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is a popular destination among nature enthusiasts and locals alike. The spinney is situated on the outskirts of the village of Blackbrook and is easily accessible by foot or bicycle.

The woodland is predominantly composed of mature oak and ash trees, creating a dense and vibrant forest canopy. These tall trees provide shelter and habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and various species of insects. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich layer of leaf litter, which further supports a variety of plants and fungi.

A network of well-maintained trails winds through the spinney, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These paths are suitable for all ages and abilities, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or a family outing. Along the way, visitors may encounter charming wooden benches strategically placed for moments of relaxation and contemplation.

Blackbrook Spinney is not only a haven for wildlife and a recreational area, but it also serves as an important educational resource. Local schools often organize field trips to the woodland, allowing students to learn about the different species of trees, plants, and animals that call the spinney their home.

Overall, Blackbrook Spinney is a tranquil and enchanting woodland that provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem make it a treasured gem within the Staffordshire countryside.

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Blackbrook Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.835276/-1.7288626 or Grid Reference SK1826. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery
Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery
Belmot Road near Belmot Green
Belmot Road near Belmot Green
The track to Hanbury Park Gate This is a road or track to Hanbury Park Gate, which I presume is a farm.
The track to Hanbury Park Gate
This is a road or track to Hanbury Park Gate, which I presume is a farm.
The B5017 A very straight stretch of road.
The B5017
A very straight stretch of road.
Picnic bench, Belmot Green Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Picnic bench, Belmot Green
Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Picnic area, Belmot Green Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Picnic area, Belmot Green
Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Woodland path, Belmot Green Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Woodland path, Belmot Green
Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Industrial building in Queen's Purse Wood Presumably associated with the nearby Gypsum Works.
Industrial building in Queen's Purse Wood
Presumably associated with the nearby Gypsum Works.
Hanbury Memorial Hall The Memorial Hall commemorates the victims of the 1944 Fauld explosion.
Hanbury Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall commemorates the victims of the 1944 Fauld explosion.
Hanbury Allotments Run by the Hanbury and Draycott Allotment Society.
Hanbury Allotments
Run by the Hanbury and Draycott Allotment Society.
Geese in a pond behind an electric fence Many of the footpaths in this area are hemmed in by electric fences, which give a nasty jolt, if touched.
Geese in a pond behind an electric fence
Many of the footpaths in this area are hemmed in by electric fences, which give a nasty jolt, if touched.
Hare Holes Rough
Hare Holes Rough
Overgrown pond
Overgrown pond
Hanbury Hill This winding lane climbs Hanbury Hill to the village of Hanbury.
Hanbury Hill
This winding lane climbs Hanbury Hill to the village of Hanbury.
St Werburgh with Newborough Standing high on Hanbury Hill is St Werburgh with Newborough church.
St Werburgh with Newborough
Standing high on Hanbury Hill is St Werburgh with Newborough church.
Site of the Fauld Explosion near Hanbury, Staffs. No photograph can do justice to the size of the crater left after this explosion in 1944 which took the lives of 70 people. It occurred in an underground ammunition store and was at the time the biggest non-nuclear man made explosion ever.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/features/history/2004/fauld.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/features/history/2004/fauld.shtml">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>
Site of the Fauld Explosion near Hanbury, Staffs.
No photograph can do justice to the size of the crater left after this explosion in 1944 which took the lives of 70 people. It occurred in an underground ammunition store and was at the time the biggest non-nuclear man made explosion ever. LinkExternal link
Memorial to those who were killed by the Fauld Explosion
Memorial to those who were killed by the Fauld Explosion
Footpath over Grazing There is a footpath over this field which is not too clear since any tracks have been grazed off.
Footpath over Grazing
There is a footpath over this field which is not too clear since any tracks have been grazed off.
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Blackbrook Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SK1826 (Lat: 52.835276, Lng: -1.7288626)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.835276,-1.7288626
Addr Housename: Barridew Cottage
Lat/Long: 52.8341059/-1.7304064
Fixme: Path continues
Lat/Long: 52.8341469/-1.7287475
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