Baddesley Spinney

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire North Warwickshire

England

Baddesley Spinney

Essar petrol station on Watling Street, Dordon
Essar petrol station on Watling Street, Dordon Credit: David Howard

Baddesley Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Situated near the village of Baddesley Ensor, it covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The woodland is primarily composed of native deciduous trees, such as oak, ash, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the various flora and fauna that inhabit the area. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which bloom in vibrant colors during the spring months.

Baddesley Spinney is home to a wide range of wildlife species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, as well as mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy the tranquility of nature. There are also several benches strategically placed throughout the woodland, providing perfect spots for visitors to rest and soak in the peaceful surroundings.

Managed by the local council, Baddesley Spinney is carefully preserved to maintain its natural beauty and ecological balance. The woodland is regularly maintained through selective tree thinning and the removal of invasive plant species, ensuring the long-term sustainability of this precious natural resource.

Overall, Baddesley Spinney offers a serene and idyllic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.583003/-1.6132071 or Grid Reference SP2698. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Essar petrol station on Watling Street, Dordon
Essar petrol station on Watling Street, Dordon
Watling Street, Dordon
Watling Street, Dordon
Starbucks, Dordon Dordon has acquired a Starbucks coffee house in this striking building at the rear of the Centurion Service Station site.
Starbucks, Dordon
Dordon has acquired a Starbucks coffee house in this striking building at the rear of the Centurion Service Station site.
Baddesley Ensor Church St Nicholas.
Baddesley Ensor Church
St Nicholas.
Baxterley Church
Baxterley Church
Boulters Lane, Wood End CV9  This village in north Arden is rather different from its southern Arden namesake in SP1071.
Boulters Lane, Wood End CV9
This village in north Arden is rather different from its southern Arden namesake in SP1071.
Remains of a railway footbridge, Birch Coppice  The four supports of the bridge can be seen among the scrub woodland that is growing up on the trackbed of the disused Kingsbury branch line. The footbridge is on a direct route between the village of Wood End and the former Birch Coppice colliery. The disused railway is walkable although it is not a public right of way.
Remains of a railway footbridge, Birch Coppice
The four supports of the bridge can be seen among the scrub woodland that is growing up on the trackbed of the disused Kingsbury branch line. The footbridge is on a direct route between the village of Wood End and the former Birch Coppice colliery. The disused railway is walkable although it is not a public right of way.
Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal, Birch Coppice See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/603341">SP2599 : Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal</a> This view is from the disused railway line to the south. In the background is the landscaped hill of spoil from the former Birch Coppice colliery. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.roadways.co.uk/images/gallery/Birmingham-freight-terminal.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.roadways.co.uk/images/gallery/Birmingham-freight-terminal.jpg">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>
Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal, Birch Coppice
See SP2599 : Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal This view is from the disused railway line to the south. In the background is the landscaped hill of spoil from the former Birch Coppice colliery. LinkExternal link
Hipsley Lane  A characteristic Arden scene: a narrow winding lane, thick hedges, and a scatter of dwellings.
Hipsley Lane
A characteristic Arden scene: a narrow winding lane, thick hedges, and a scatter of dwellings.
Ornamental trees near Hipsley Farm  The old farm is a still-developing complex of self-catering holiday cottages and apartments.
Ornamental trees near Hipsley Farm
The old farm is a still-developing complex of self-catering holiday cottages and apartments.
Memorials to members of the Redhead family  In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together.
Memorials to members of the Redhead family
In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together.
Memorials to members of the Knowles family  In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together.
This low-level Art Deco style of memorial seems to have appeared in the 1920s and was still being used in the 1950s.
Memorials to members of the Knowles family
In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together. This low-level Art Deco style of memorial seems to have appeared in the 1920s and was still being used in the 1950s.
Memorials to members of the Glover family  In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together. The third stone from the left bears the date 1643: the time of the first Civil War.
"The church has a west front and bell turret built by Hugh Glover, son of Robert, burnt as a heretic at Coventry in 1555" — from the 1979 Shell Guide to Warwickshire by Douglas Hickman.
Memorials to members of the Glover family
In Baxterley churchyard it is noticeable how several generations of the same family are buried together. The third stone from the left bears the date 1643: the time of the first Civil War. "The church has a west front and bell turret built by Hugh Glover, son of Robert, burnt as a heretic at Coventry in 1555" — from the 1979 Shell Guide to Warwickshire by Douglas Hickman.
Lychgate, Baxterley parish church
Lychgate, Baxterley parish church
Approach to Baxterley parish church  The building on the right was a schoolroom. A tablet dated 1839 on the far gable wall is inscribed with a phrase from the gospel of St John, 'Feed my lambs'.
Approach to Baxterley parish church
The building on the right was a schoolroom. A tablet dated 1839 on the far gable wall is inscribed with a phrase from the gospel of St John, 'Feed my lambs'.
North end of Hipsley Lane  At its junction with Main Road between Baxterley and Wood End. On the left is a new house called Latimer's Place, with Baxterley parish church in the background.
North end of Hipsley Lane
At its junction with Main Road between Baxterley and Wood End. On the left is a new house called Latimer's Place, with Baxterley parish church in the background.
Green Farm  In course of refurbishment.
Green Farm
In course of refurbishment.
Discarded crop trays near Green Farm
Discarded crop trays near Green Farm
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Baddesley Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SP2698 (Lat: 52.583003, Lng: -1.6132071)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: North Warwickshire

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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Located within 500m of 52.583003,-1.6132071
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5862044/-1.6132438
Power: pole
Source: Warwicks CC Aerial Imagery 2013
Lat/Long: 52.5852679/-1.6194608
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