Chesterfield Approach Plantation

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire North East Derbyshire

England

Chesterfield Approach Plantation

A6135 Station Road near Renishaw Hall Credit: Colin Pyle

Chesterfield Approach Plantation, located in Derbyshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area filled with natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Covering a vast area of land, this plantation is known for its dense and towering trees, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oaks, birches, and beeches, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year. These trees not only provide a stunning visual display but also offer a habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. Visitors to the plantation may spot various birds, including woodpeckers and owls, as well as mammals like deer and foxes.

Chesterfield Approach Plantation is also home to a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot or by bike. These trails lead to hidden gems within the woodland, including tranquil ponds and meadows, where visitors can relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

The plantation is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Its natural beauty and serene environment provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether one is looking for a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to connect with nature, Chesterfield Approach Plantation in Derbyshire is a must-visit destination.

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Chesterfield Approach Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.301042/-1.3519222 or Grid Reference SK4378. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A6135 Station Road near Renishaw Hall

Colin Pyle

Renishaw Hall

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Impeded path near Renishaw

We didn't walk that way

Chris Morgan

Old police station and Court House, Renishaw

Chris Morgan

Parish church of St Mathew, Renishaw

Chris Morgan

Renishaw Hall Entrance

The north facade of the hall

Kevin Waterhouse

The Gothick Archway

A former entrance lodge to Renishaw Hall, with the Sitwell Arms in the pediment

Kevin Waterhouse

Old Sawmill and Gothick Chimney

On the Renishaw estate close to the lake

Kevin Waterhouse

Renishaw: up Station Road

The former police station and courtroom is on the left. Neither of the two Renishaw stations, built by the Midland Railway and the Great Central, now exists, and only the Midland line from Chesterfield to Rotherham is still in use.

John Sutton

Renishaw: an overgrown footpath

The fingerpost on the right points along a short path which cuts the corner of Spinkhill Lane and Station Road - but the path is weed-choked and impassable. The red-brick building is the former police station shown in SK4478 : Renishaw: up Station Road.

John Sutton

Renishaw: behind The Sitwell Arms Hotel

There is a large modern block of rooms behind the Victorian building which faces Station Road.

John Sutton

Renishaw: through the bridge on Spinkhill Lane

The bridge once carried the Great Central main line from Sheffield Victoria to London Marylebone. It now carries a cycle track (shown in SK4478 : Renishaw: once a railway bridge). The Yellow Machinery plant hire yard on Station Road shows in the distance.

John Sutton

Renishaw: former railway bridge on Spinkhill Lane

A 40mph limit seems generous as the bridge is narrow by modern standards and on an almost blind dogleg. The bridge once carried the Great Central main line from Sheffield Victoria (left) to London Marylebone via Nottingham Victoria and Leicester Central. It now carries a cycle track (shown in SK4478 : Renishaw: once a railway bridge).

John Sutton

Renishaw: the corner of Spinkhill Lane

The A6135 to Eckington and on to Sheffield is on the left, Spinkhill Lane on the right.

John Sutton

Renishaw: Yellow Machinery

Yellow Machinery, a plant and machinery hire company, is based in the former goods yard of Eckington & Renishaw station, on the Midland line from Chesterfield to Sheffield and Rotherham. The station closed long ago, but the large stone building in the centre of the picture is the former goods warehouse. There was another station nearby, Renishaw Central, on the Great Central main line. That too closed in the 1960s and nothing remains of it.

John Sutton

Renishaw: once a railway bridge

Now a cycle track and part of the Trans-Pennine Trail, this was once the trackbed of the Great Central Railway main line from London Marylebone to Sheffield Victoria (ahead) and Manchester. Iron trellis-pattern bridge parapets were a Great Central speciality - SK5637 : Wilford: Great Central Railway bridge shows one further south, near Nottingham. SK4478 : Renishaw: former railway bridge on Spinkhill Lane shows this bridge from road level.

John Sutton

Renishaw: once a main line

Now a cycle track and part of the Trans-Pennine Trail, this was once the trackbed of the Great Central Railway main line from London Marylebone to Sheffield Victoria (ahead) and Manchester.

John Sutton