Sutton Spinney

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Sutton Spinney

HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (2) HS2 will cross the picture in a cutting through the field second from the camera. This view is some way to the right of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6902780">SP3568 : HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (1)</a>, from further up Welsh Road. Some field boundaries are missing.
HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (2) Credit: Robin Stott

Sutton Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is a charming natural oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of nearby towns and cities. The spinney is situated in the village of Sutton-under-Brailes, nestled amidst the rolling countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a mix of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a varied and vibrant canopy throughout the seasons. These trees provide a habitat for an array of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and woodland mammals.

A network of well-maintained footpaths winds its way through Sutton Spinney, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths lead to secluded clearings and provide opportunities for peaceful walks, jogging, or simply enjoying the natural surroundings. The diversity of plant life within the spinney is also notable, with wildflowers, ferns, and mosses adding color and texture to the forest floor.

Sutton Spinney is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and dog walkers alike. Its convenient location and accessibility make it a delightful spot for a day trip or a leisurely afternoon stroll. Additionally, the spinney is well-regarded for its educational value, with local schools often organizing field trips to teach children about the importance of woodland conservation.

Overall, Sutton Spinney is a hidden gem in Warwickshire, offering a peaceful retreat and the chance to connect with nature in a beautiful, wooded environment.

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Sutton Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.289523/-1.4580729 or Grid Reference SP3765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (2) HS2 will cross the picture in a cutting through the field second from the camera. This view is some way to the right of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6902780">SP3568 : HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (1)</a>, from further up Welsh Road. Some field boundaries are missing.
HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (2)
HS2 will cross the picture in a cutting through the field second from the camera. This view is some way to the right of SP3568 : HS2 in the Leam Valley, June 2021 (1), from further up Welsh Road. Some field boundaries are missing.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (1) This is the entry to the northern leg of the Offchurch Greenway, a footpath and cycleway following the line of the former railway between Rugby and Leamington Spa, much of it in cuttings. It will be crossed by HS2. This gate is on the west side of the junction of Welsh Road and Long Itchington Road. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk/offchurchgreenway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk/offchurchgreenway">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>
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (1)
This is the entry to the northern leg of the Offchurch Greenway, a footpath and cycleway following the line of the former railway between Rugby and Leamington Spa, much of it in cuttings. It will be crossed by HS2. This gate is on the west side of the junction of Welsh Road and Long Itchington Road. LinkExternal link
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (2) This is the staggered junction of Welsh Road, to right and left (out of shot), Offchurch Lane ahead continuing as Long Itchington Road behind the camera. Originally there was a railway bridge here with a two-way junction at either end. In time, the bridge was removed and the railway cutting filled in to form the present junction. It is fast, unpredictable and risky: remodelling as part of the HS2 works should make it safer.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (2)
This is the staggered junction of Welsh Road, to right and left (out of shot), Offchurch Lane ahead continuing as Long Itchington Road behind the camera. Originally there was a railway bridge here with a two-way junction at either end. In time, the bridge was removed and the railway cutting filled in to form the present junction. It is fast, unpredictable and risky: remodelling as part of the HS2 works should make it safer.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (3) This is the sign on the gate into the Offchurch Greenway <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6902975">SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (1)</a>. It says that the Greenway will be closed temporarily from mid-to-late November 2020. The plan shows a short section and a diversion.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (3)
This is the sign on the gate into the Offchurch Greenway SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (1). It says that the Greenway will be closed temporarily from mid-to-late November 2020. The plan shows a short section and a diversion.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (4) Because the former railway cutting was filled in to create the road junction <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6902994">SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (2)</a>, the Greenway has to drop down steeply to reach trackbed level.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (4)
Because the former railway cutting was filled in to create the road junction SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (2), the Greenway has to drop down steeply to reach trackbed level.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (5) The banks of the old railway cutting are rich with plant life; the air full of birdsong. The man approaching turned out to be from one of the HS2 contractors in the area.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (5)
The banks of the old railway cutting are rich with plant life; the air full of birdsong. The man approaching turned out to be from one of the HS2 contractors in the area.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (6) The scene shows that the Offchurch Greenway was reopened after a temporary closure in autumn 2020, as notified here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6903008">SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (3)</a>. The reason for the closure is not known but, speculating, it was to fell trees on the banks or to facilitate surveying. HS2 will cross the Greenway just this side of Sutton Spinney, ahead.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (6)
The scene shows that the Offchurch Greenway was reopened after a temporary closure in autumn 2020, as notified here SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (3). The reason for the closure is not known but, speculating, it was to fell trees on the banks or to facilitate surveying. HS2 will cross the Greenway just this side of Sutton Spinney, ahead.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (7) This view is the reverse of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6904996">SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (6)</a>, showing the tree stumps left and right. The Greenway will cross HS2 (behind the camera) on a 'green overbridge'. Perhaps this is where the bike-friendly ramp will start.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (7)
This view is the reverse of SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (6), showing the tree stumps left and right. The Greenway will cross HS2 (behind the camera) on a 'green overbridge'. Perhaps this is where the bike-friendly ramp will start.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (8) The plans show that HS2 will cross the Offchurch Greenway right here, just west of Sutton Spinney behind the camera. There is much earth to be moved to form a wide cutting. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/532883/C223-CSI-CV-DPP-030-000003-FPD.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/532883/C223-CSI-CV-DPP-030-000003-FPD.pdf">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> just to the right of the 132+000 km mark. This view continues to the right with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6907982">SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (9)</a>.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (8)
The plans show that HS2 will cross the Offchurch Greenway right here, just west of Sutton Spinney behind the camera. There is much earth to be moved to form a wide cutting. See LinkExternal link just to the right of the 132+000 km mark. This view continues to the right with SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (9).
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (9) The plans show that HS2 will cross the Offchurch Greenway right here, just west of Sutton Spinney behind the camera. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/532883/C223-CSI-CV-DPP-030-000003-FPD.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/532883/C223-CSI-CV-DPP-030-000003-FPD.pdf">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> just to the right of the 132+000 km mark The man observing the work was from one of the contractors. He was courteous, informed, and relaxed in talking about work in progress here and elsewhere including changes to the published plans. This view continues to the left with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6907972">SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (8)</a>.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (9)
The plans show that HS2 will cross the Offchurch Greenway right here, just west of Sutton Spinney behind the camera. See LinkExternal link just to the right of the 132+000 km mark The man observing the work was from one of the contractors. He was courteous, informed, and relaxed in talking about work in progress here and elsewhere including changes to the published plans. This view continues to the left with SP3665 : HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (8).
Sutton Spinney, Offchurch Greenway HS2 will run just behind the camera. The Greenway will cross the line by a bike-friendly 'green overbridge', touching down somewhere ahead.
Sutton Spinney, Offchurch Greenway
HS2 will run just behind the camera. The Greenway will cross the line by a bike-friendly 'green overbridge', touching down somewhere ahead.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (10) HS2 will cross the picture in a cutting. Earthworks have some way to go. The Offchurch Greenway will cross the line by a 'green overbridge'.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (10)
HS2 will cross the picture in a cutting. Earthworks have some way to go. The Offchurch Greenway will cross the line by a 'green overbridge'.
Flag Iris in a pond by the Offchurch Greenway
Flag Iris in a pond by the Offchurch Greenway
Northeast on the Offchurch Greenway, northeast of Sutton Spinney
Northeast on the Offchurch Greenway, northeast of Sutton Spinney
Northeastern end of the Offchurch Greenway The Greenway leaves the line of the former railway and turns southeast to exit on to the B4455 Fosse Way. To the right is the boundary of a large site occupied by HS2 contractors.
Northeastern end of the Offchurch Greenway
The Greenway leaves the line of the former railway and turns southeast to exit on to the B4455 Fosse Way. To the right is the boundary of a large site occupied by HS2 contractors.
Southwest on the Offchurch Greenway from its northeastern end
Southwest on the Offchurch Greenway from its northeastern end
Northeast end of the Offchurch Greenway The approach from the small setback from the fast B4455 Fosse Way. In the background is the northeast end of a large site occupied by the HS2 contractors.
Northeast end of the Offchurch Greenway
The approach from the small setback from the fast B4455 Fosse Way. In the background is the northeast end of a large site occupied by the HS2 contractors.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (11) This is the northeast edge of what turned out to be a large compound for HS2 contractors, seen from Fosse Way verge.
HS2 enabling works, Welsh Road area, June 2021 (11)
This is the northeast edge of what turned out to be a large compound for HS2 contractors, seen from Fosse Way verge.
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Sutton Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SP3765 (Lat: 52.289523, Lng: -1.4580729)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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///seriously.centrally.wicked. Near Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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