The Rough

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

The Rough

Waterfowl on Branston Water Park Branston Water Park is situated between the Trent and Mersey Canal and the A38 road just SW of Burton. The area was first quarried for aggregates during the 1930&#039;s. The quarry was then functional up until the 1950&#039;s when it started to become too costly to continue pumping out the water, since then the quarry has gradually filled up with a natural supply of water as the water table has gradually risen up to today&#039;s present level. In 1989 the council started to make the site into an area suitable for the public to use for recreation. The Water Park has a number of different public users apart from tourists and bird watchers (the park has a naturally growing set of reed beds which are quite rare to Staffordshire). The clubs at present that use the water are the model boat club, fishermen and wind surfers — Waterfowl on Branston Water Park Credit: Sue Adair

The Rough, Staffordshire, also known as Wood or Forest, is a picturesque area located in the county of Staffordshire, England. With its lush greenery, rolling hills, and diverse wildlife, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, The Rough is characterized by its dense woodland, consisting mainly of oak, beech, and birch trees. These trees provide a habitat for a variety of animal species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. It is not uncommon for visitors to catch a glimpse of these creatures as they explore the area.

The Rough offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural surroundings. There are also designated picnic areas and viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the Staffordshire countryside.

For those interested in history, The Rough has a rich past dating back hundreds of years. It was once used as a hunting ground for nobles and is dotted with remnants of old hunting lodges and gamekeepers' cottages.

The area is managed by the local council, and there are strict regulations in place to preserve and protect the natural environment. Visitors are encouraged to respect these rules and take care not to disturb the wildlife or damage the flora.

Overall, The Rough, Staffordshire is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a peaceful and serene setting for exploration and relaxation. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the woodland or a picnic overlooking the rolling hills, visitors are sure to be captivated by the beauty of this enchanting location.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.802871/-1.6757098 or Grid Reference SK2122. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waterfowl on Branston Water Park

Branston Water Park is situated between the Trent and Mersey Canal and the A38 road just SW of Burton. The area was first quarried for aggregates during the 1930's. The quarry was then functional up until the 1950's when it started to become too costly to continue pumping out the water, since then the quarry has gradually filled up with a natural supply of water as the water table has gradually risen up to today's present level. In 1989 the council started to make the site into an area suitable for the public to use for recreation. The Water Park has a number of different public users apart from tourists and bird watchers (the park has a naturally growing set of reed beds which are quite rare to Staffordshire). The clubs at present that use the water are the model boat club, fishermen and wind surfers

Sue Adair

Branston Water Park

North end of Branston Water Park looking beyond the visitor centre to Drakelow Power Station in the background

Sue Adair

St. Michael & All Angels, Tatenhill

Geoff Pick

Coors Brewers Maltings, Burton upon Trent

Coors Brewers Maltings Division Shobnall Site, is located on Wellington Road. The maltings were originally built by the world famous Bass Brewery, which was taken over by the American brewery Coors, around the late 1990s. The barley that is malted to produce lagers and beers, arrives in articulated lorries (most seem to be from East Anglia) which enter the site by the raised barrier. The barley is stored in corrugated steel silos - some of which can be seen to the right - and is then malted in the large concrete tower, before being taken across town to the brewery.

Alan Slater

The Acorn

The Acorn Inn stands on a crossroads, opposite new housing to the right and a bus turning point in the foreground.

Michael Patterson

Footpath Between the Houses

This footpath to Anslow is squeezed between the garages of the houses either side.

Michael Patterson

Manicured Footpath

This footpath is one of the best kept I have seen in a long time. It leads to three destinations, Anslow, Beam Hill, and Field Lane.

Michael Patterson

The Horseshoe, Tattenhill

Oliver Dixon

Old village pump at Tattenhill

At least that's what I assume it is

Oliver Dixon

Parkway, Centrum 100, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

Centrum 100 is a modern business park built alongside the A38(T) and its access interchange. It is a mixture of distribution warehouses, manufacturing, offices and retailing. The large white building is called First Point and is the latest development. It was completed in June 2006, for sale or rental. Other units visible include the former Littlewoods Stores distribution warehouse, operated by Wincanton Logistics on the right, with Coors Brewers distribution warehouse on the left. Parkway extension, which leads straight on, was opened in September 1998.

Alan Slater

Farmland to the south of Forest Road, Shobnall, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

Looking north-east across farmland (grass recently mown for hay) towards the rear of The Albion Hotel on Forest Road - the large brick building in the centre of the image. Flat-topped underground reservoirs and a telecommunications mast can be clearly seen on the skyline, just to the north of Oaks Wood. A new industrial unit, part of the Centrum 100 West development, can be seen to the east of the A38(T). It is owned by Kongsberg who manufacture parts for the automotive industry. Shobnall Grange is hidden by the large hedgerow on the left of the image.

Alan Slater

Looking south across farmland from Shobnall to Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

Image was taken on a river terrace below the Sinai Park escarpment, looking south from Shobnall, across the floodplain of the River Trent, towards Branston. The land to the east of the A38(T) is earmarked for development as part of the Centrum 100 West Business Park. The fields to the west of the A38(T), that have just been mown for hay, have recently been removed from local plans for future industrial development. The tarmac track that runs parallel with the A38(T), is part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network - Route 54.

Alan Slater

Main Street, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

This row of shops is situated in the centre of the village, just off the main road - the B5108 that runs just behind the pub. The shops comprise of a hairdressing salon, fish and chip shop, newsagents and a pets and gardens store. A butcher is located behind the shops and flats have been built above them. A small local recycling facility can be found in the corner of the pub car park, adjacent to the shops.

Alan Slater

Lawns Farm, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

In addition to the obvious farmland and Lawns Farm itself, the following features can just be picked out on the skyline from left to right: recent barn conversions at Sinai Park; Marston's Brewery at Shobnall; cooling towers at the now derelict Willington Power Station; industrial units on Centrum 100 Business Park; and Coors Brewers maltings tower.

Alan Slater

Trent Mersey Canal near Branston Water Park

The Way for the Millennium on the Trent Mersey Canal near Branston Water Park.

Sue Adair

View across the rails

View across Birmingham South Curve Junction at Branston, with the now demolished Drakelow power station in the background. All the land on the far side of the rails has now been subjected to housing development.

Chris Eaton

Branston pasture and Burton skyline

"Crazy Horse Field" at Branston, with a touch of the Burton skyline visible. The tower on the left of the picture is the Bass, (now Coors), Maltings tower. The whole of this area alongside the railway has now been subjected to housing development.

Chris Eaton

Classic tween-wars ribbon development

The B5017 is continuously ribbon-developed for about 2 miles between Shobnall and Rough Hay with these typical tween-wars semi-detached houses. This type of development led to more restrictive planning conditions after the second world war to prevent unnecessary encroachment on countryside.

Alan Murray-Rust

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The Rough is located at Grid Ref: SK2122 (Lat: 52.802871, Lng: -1.6757098)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire