Coach Road Plantation

Wood, Forest in Leicestershire North West Leicestershire

England

Coach Road Plantation

Worthington Lane Looking along Worthington Lane with rich farmland on both sides of the road. — Worthington Lane Credit: Malcolm Neal

Coach Road Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Leicestershire, England. Covering a total area of approximately 10 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The plantation is situated along Coach Road, which runs through the heart of the woodland, providing easy access for visitors.

The woodland is mainly composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through to the forest floor. This creates a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for a leisurely walk or a quiet picnic.

The plantation is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, squirrels, and rabbits. Nature enthusiasts can often spot woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls in the trees or catch a glimpse of a deer grazing in the undergrowth.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails meander through the woodland, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the plantation at their own pace. These paths lead to hidden clearings, where visitors can relax and take in the beauty of the surroundings.

Coach Road Plantation is a popular spot for local residents and visitors alike, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a bird-watching expedition, or simply a chance to reconnect with nature, this woodland sanctuary has something to offer everyone.

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Coach Road Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.778148/-1.4276698 or Grid Reference SK3820. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Worthington Lane

Looking along Worthington Lane with rich farmland on both sides of the road.

Malcolm Neal

Newbold Village

It is obviously the day for collecting rubbish in this village as all the dustbins are out awaiting emptying.

Malcolm Neal

Ashby Road

Another view of Newbold.

Malcolm Neal

Melbourne Road

Approaching a bend with road works that are round the corner but not visible at this point, though the warning signs are out.

Malcolm Neal

Old farm buildings

Close to the Melbourne Road the farm house and other buildings is given the name Newbold Gate on most maps.

Malcolm Neal

Pipeyard Lane, Newbold

A quiet lane leading from the peaceful village of Newbold to an industrial estate, once the site of the Newbold Pipe Works.

Kate Jewell

Farmland at Newbold

Just off Worthington Lane and Pipeyard Lane this countryside falls away to the line of an old railway. The farm in the distance is in SK3918.

Kate Jewell

Farmland near Newbold

To the east of Worthington Lane the fields are fairly flat. Where the land starts to drop away to a shallow valley the Ivanhoe Way Long Distance Footpath crosses from left to right. The village in the centre distance is Griffydam in SK4118. The hill on the left is Vinegar Hill in SK4119.

Kate Jewell

Stardingdale Lane near Newbold

This right of way leads from Worthington Lane to SK3919 : A42 Bridge. The industrial estate at the bottom of SK4019 : Pipeyard Lane, Newbold can be seen on the horizon. Until the demise of the National Coal Board and its associated industry, this area of Leicestershire was a hive of industrial activity. The deposits of clay in the area round Newbold provided materials for the local pipeyards, where good quality glazed pipeware was manufactured. The Newbold Brick Company started in the early 1930's, the tall chimney is marked on the OS 1:25000 OS map and is in the adjacent square. The deep, flooded claypit associated with this factory is amongst the trees at the end of Stardingdale Lane.

Kate Jewell

The Cross Keys, Newbold

On Worthington Lane, the main street through Newbold,1900, lists William Crabtree as the Keeper of the Cross Keys Public House.

Kate Jewell

Newbold, Leicestershire

This road junction is just inside the featured square according to the 1:25,000 OS map. The main village street is Worthington Lane to the left and School Lane to the right. The street joining at the junction is Ashby Road. The large boulder is of the local stone; there are numerous quarries in the area, both working and disused, the nearest being at Cloud Hill in SK4121.

Kate Jewell

Cloud Hill View

Evocative name for a cul-de-sac of council houses at the north end of Newbold.

Jonathan Billinger

Worthington Lane in Newbold

The building on the left is The Cross Keys pub.

Mat Fascione

Flooded clay pit at Newbold

This pond used to be a pit which was the source of clay for the Newbold brickworks, whose chimney can be glimpsed in the background

Richard Green

Old railway bridge near Newbold

This bridge takes a farm track over the former Ashby - Derby line of the old Midland Railway, which closed to passengers in 1930 and to all traffic in 1968. The brick parapets have been destroyed, but the arch appears sound.

Richard Green

Twice-abandoned railway at Newbold

This section of railway was originally built as part of the Coleorton Railway, opened in 1833 and closed in 1860. It was reopened in 1924 to connect the newly-sunk New Lount colliery with the LMSR line from Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Derby. When the colliery closed in 1968 the line was closed and lifted for the second time.

Richard Green