Bowling Green Plantation

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Bowling Green Plantation

Rowsley, Caudwell's Mill: Swan on the mill head race and a three cottage terrace
Rowsley, Caudwell's Mill: Swan on the mill head race and a three cottage terrace Credit: Michael Garlick

Bowling Green Plantation, located in Derbyshire, is a picturesque woodland area encompassing a vast expanse of natural beauty. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this plantation is known for its dense forest, thriving wildlife, and scenic landscapes. The plantation is situated near the village of Wood, offering visitors a serene and tranquil environment to explore.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The thick foliage provides a haven for numerous animal species, such as deer, foxes, and a wide array of birdlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Bowling Green Plantation offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings and enjoy peaceful strolls through the woods. The trails vary in length and difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.

Additionally, the plantation features a charming bowling green, from which it derives its name. This area serves as a recreational space for visitors, providing an opportunity to engage in a traditional game of bowls amidst the beautiful surroundings.

With its scenic beauty, rich biodiversity, and recreational amenities, Bowling Green Plantation is a cherished natural asset of Derbyshire. Whether one seeks tranquility, a chance to spot wildlife, or an enjoyable outdoor activity, this woodland offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Bowling Green Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.198253/-1.6445193 or Grid Reference SK2366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rowsley, Caudwell's Mill: Swan on the mill head race and a three cottage terrace
Rowsley, Caudwell's Mill: Swan on the mill head race and a three cottage terrace
Sheep above Congreave Looking towards Rowsley down the Wye valley.
Sheep above Congreave
Looking towards Rowsley down the Wye valley.
Pastures at Congreave, near Rowsley, Derbyshire
Pastures at Congreave, near Rowsley, Derbyshire
On Calton Pastures - gate & stile on footpath
On Calton Pastures - gate & stile on footpath
Looking over Coombs Valley To the east of Bakewell which can be seen in the distance.
Looking over Coombs Valley
To the east of Bakewell which can be seen in the distance.
Parasol Mushroom near Calton Lees Cottages
Parasol Mushroom near Calton Lees Cottages
At Calton Houses looking east
At Calton Houses looking east
Calton Houses, Chatsworth Park The first two properties are available to rent as holiday lets.
Calton Houses, Chatsworth Park
The first two properties are available to rent as holiday lets.
Rowsley Post Office And yes, it is still a post office!.  A pleasing small garden for walkers to take a cup of tea, and a tiny shop make up the complex.
Rowsley Post Office
And yes, it is still a post office!. A pleasing small garden for walkers to take a cup of tea, and a tiny shop make up the complex.
Post office and shop The shop at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7339742">SK2565 : Rowsley Post Office</a>.

There is a hand sanitiser dispenser to the right of the door, a useful accessory in these days.  Covid lockdowns may be one or two years behind us, but the disease is still widespread.
Post office and shop
The shop at SK2565 : Rowsley Post Office. There is a hand sanitiser dispenser to the right of the door, a useful accessory in these days. Covid lockdowns may be one or two years behind us, but the disease is still widespread.
King George's Box From 1910 letter boxes bore the cypher of King George V.  This one is now labelled as a "priority" post box, a distinction that applies to ones proposed for posting covid tests for analysis, a practice of 2020 that is no longer required.  This one is outside <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7339742">SK2565 : Rowsley Post Office</a>
King George's Box
From 1910 letter boxes bore the cypher of King George V. This one is now labelled as a "priority" post box, a distinction that applies to ones proposed for posting covid tests for analysis, a practice of 2020 that is no longer required. This one is outside SK2565 : Rowsley Post Office
Church Lane, Rowsley Just a village street in Derbyshire
Church Lane, Rowsley
Just a village street in Derbyshire
Haddon Road (A6) The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet.

Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle.

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Haddon Road (A6)
The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle. See LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE) for more information.
A6 near Haddon Hall
A6 near Haddon Hall
A6 near Congreave The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet.

Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(England)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(England)">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6">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> (SABRE) for more information.
A6 near Congreave
The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle. See LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE) for more information.
Bus Stop on the A6 near Rowsley The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet.

Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(England)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(England)">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6">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> (SABRE) for more information.
Bus Stop on the A6 near Rowsley
The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle. See LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE) for more information.
Dale Road North, Rowsley A village on the A6 in Derbyshire.
Dale Road North, Rowsley
A village on the A6 in Derbyshire.
Barns at Dove house farm. A walk from Rowsley.
Barns at Dove house farm.
A walk from Rowsley.
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Bowling Green Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK2366 (Lat: 53.198253, Lng: -1.6445193)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

What 3 Words

///glider.infuses.originals. Near Bakewell, Derbyshire

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