Icehouse Spinney

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Rugby

England

Icehouse Spinney

Layby on Watling Street, Gibbet Hill I am very consistent with my photo stops. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6841735" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6841735">Link</a> — Layby on Watling Street, Gibbet Hill Credit: David Howard

Icehouse Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, this forested area spans approximately 20 acres and is known for its tranquil and natural beauty. The spinney gets its name from the presence of an ancient icehouse, which was once used to store ice during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a mix of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The leafy canopy provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Visitors to Icehouse Spinney can explore the forest via a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing for leisurely walks and peaceful strolls. The woodland also features a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to its charm and serenity.

Throughout the seasons, Icehouse Spinney offers a different experience. In the spring, the forest comes alive with a burst of colorful wildflowers, while the autumn brings a stunning display of golden hues as the leaves change. Winter casts a magical spell on the spinney, with frost-covered trees and a serene atmosphere.

Icehouse Spinney is a popular destination for families, hikers, and nature enthusiasts who are seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its enchanting beauty and rich history make it a true gem in the Warwickshire countryside.

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Icehouse Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.409321/-1.2355507 or Grid Reference SP5279. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Layby on Watling Street, Gibbet Hill

I am very consistent with my photo stops. Link

David Howard

Layby on Watling Street, Gibbet Hill

David Howard

Scrubland by Watling Street, Gibbet Hill

This is an uncultivated meadow area.

David Howard

A5 northbound at Gibbet Hill roundabout

Colin Pyle

A5 heading north

The Roman Watling Street.

Robin Webster

Truck on Gibbet Hill roundabout

At the A5/A426 junction.

Robin Webster

A5 heading north

Approaching the Gibbet Hill roundabout, a crossing with the A426.

Robin Webster

The A5 at Gibbett Hill

The A5 just south of the roundabout near to Heath Farm.

Peter Mackenzie

The A5 heading north

The busy A5 heading towards Hinckley.

Peter Mackenzie

Gibbert Lane

Gibbert Lane looking east towards the quarry.

Peter Mackenzie

Petrol station on Gibbet Lane near Shawell

It was previously Texaco

David Howard

Layby on Watling Street, Gibbet Hill

David Howard

Holy Trinity Church

AJD

M6 motorway crossing the valley of the River Swift

Seen from the western edge of Rugby Services.

Christopher Hilton

Rugby service station

When Britain's first motorways were built, provision was made for service stations every twelve miles, though often only alternate sites were developed with the unused ones reserved for use later when traffic loads increased. The original M6 included a site at Harborough Magna about two miles to the west of junction 1, which was never developed. (Traces can be seen at SP4780 : M6 motorway, eastbound, approaching Harborough Magna service station site, SP4880 : Harborough Magna service station site, M6 and SP4880 : Harborough Magna service station site, M6.) Rugby services - in line with current trends, located off a junction and thus accessible to non-motorway traffic - opened in summer 2021, filling after many years the gap between Corley to the west and Watford Gap on the M1.

Christopher Hilton