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Cook Wood

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Cook Wood

Fallen tree at the top of Manners Wood To get around this obstruction take the left side. The right side is overgrown with brambles and is impassable.
Fallen tree at the top of Manners Wood Credit: Lynn Jackson

Cook Wood is a picturesque forest located in Derbyshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, offering visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in the midst of nature.

Cook Wood is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, consisting predominantly of oak and beech, which create a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, bluebells, and other wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and an array of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Cook Wood can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing them to wander through the woodland at their own pace. There are also several picnic areas and benches strategically placed throughout the forest, providing visitors with opportunities to relax and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

The forest is open to the public year-round, with each season offering its own unique charm. In spring, the wood comes alive with a burst of colorful blossoms and the melodious songs of birds. Summer brings lush green foliage and warm sunshine filtering through the tree canopy. In autumn, the forest is transformed into a stunning display of fiery hues as the leaves change color, creating a breathtaking spectacle. And in winter, a peaceful stillness descends upon the wood, creating a serene and magical atmosphere.

Overall, Cook Wood is a natural treasure nestled in Derbyshire, providing a sanctuary for wildlife and a place of solace and beauty for visitors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.204022/-1.6529453 or Grid Reference SK2367. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fallen tree at the top of Manners Wood To get around this obstruction take the left side. The right side is overgrown with brambles and is impassable.
Fallen tree at the top of Manners Wood
To get around this obstruction take the left side. The right side is overgrown with brambles and is impassable.
Rutland Square, Bakewell The war memorial and Rutland Arms Hotel is seen in Rutland Square. A very successful 19th century coaching inn, the hotel building was constructed in 1804. The Grade I listed All Saints’ Church is seen in the background, parts of which date from the 12th century, although most of the structure was completely rebuilt in the mid-19th century.
Rutland Square, Bakewell
The war memorial and Rutland Arms Hotel is seen in Rutland Square. A very successful 19th century coaching inn, the hotel building was constructed in 1804. The Grade I listed All Saints’ Church is seen in the background, parts of which date from the 12th century, although most of the structure was completely rebuilt in the mid-19th century.
Houses in Rutland Mews Bakewell An attractive blend of old houses and a new building linking them together.
Houses in Rutland Mews Bakewell
An attractive blend of old houses and a new building linking them together.
Weir on the River Wye at Bakewell
Weir on the River Wye at Bakewell
The Peacock public house in Bakewell
The Peacock public house in Bakewell
House overlooking the bowling green in Bakewell
House overlooking the bowling green in Bakewell
The River Wye upstream from the A619 in Bakewell
The River Wye upstream from the A619 in Bakewell
The sign of The Queens Arms See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6984627">SK2168 : The Queens Arms</a>
The sign of The Queens Arms
See SK2168 : The Queens Arms
The Queens Arms
The Queens Arms
The Wheatsheaf On Bridge Street, Bakewell.
The Wheatsheaf
On Bridge Street, Bakewell.
The sign of The Wheatsheaf See: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6984633">SK2168 : The Wheatsheaf</a>.
The sign of The Wheatsheaf
See: SK2168 : The Wheatsheaf.
The River Wye, Bakewell A weir seen from a footbridge with Bakewell Bridge in the background.
The River Wye, Bakewell
A weir seen from a footbridge with Bakewell Bridge in the background.
The River Wye seen from Bakewell Bridge The River Wye is a limestone river in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It is 15 miles in length, and is one of the major tributaries of the River Derwent, which flows into the River Trent. The river rises on Axe Edge and flows east then south east to meet the Derwent near Rowsley. It has an impressive valley through Chee Dale and Monsal Dale.
The River Wye seen from Bakewell Bridge
The River Wye is a limestone river in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It is 15 miles in length, and is one of the major tributaries of the River Derwent, which flows into the River Trent. The river rises on Axe Edge and flows east then south east to meet the Derwent near Rowsley. It has an impressive valley through Chee Dale and Monsal Dale.
Bakewell Bridge Bakewell Bridge carries the A619 over the River Wye. It was originally constructed in the fourteenth century and was widemed in the nineteenth. It is a grade I listed structure.
Bakewell Bridge
Bakewell Bridge carries the A619 over the River Wye. It was originally constructed in the fourteenth century and was widemed in the nineteenth. It is a grade I listed structure.
Bakewell: Grape Tree
Bakewell: Grape Tree
Bakewell: Hawkridge Books window display
Bakewell: Hawkridge Books window display
Bakewell, King Street
Bakewell, King Street
Bakewell, King Street
Bakewell, King Street
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Cook Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK2367 (Lat: 53.204022, Lng: -1.6529453)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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