Joe's Wood

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Joe's Wood

Cricket in Newstead This ground is the home of Nomads CC which moved from Mansfield in 2014.
Cricket in Newstead Credit: Bill Boaden

Joe's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Nottinghamshire, England. Spanning over several acres, this woodland area is known for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and tranquil environment.

The forest is named after Joe, a local resident who dedicated his life to preserving the wood and its ecosystem. It is situated on the outskirts of a small village, making it easily accessible to visitors from both nearby towns and the wider region.

The wood features an impressive array of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and ash. These towering trees provide a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a pleasant dappled effect on the forest floor. This rich habitat supports a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to Joe's Wood for its diverse avian population.

Visitors to Joe's Wood can enjoy a range of activities, including walking, hiking, and picnicking. There are well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, offering scenic views and opportunities to observe the local flora and fauna. The wood is also a popular spot for nature photography, with its picturesque landscapes and abundant wildlife.

In addition to its natural beauty, Joe's Wood plays an important role in the local ecosystem. It acts as a carbon sink, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, and contributes to the overall health and biodiversity of the area.

Overall, Joe's Wood is a cherished natural gem in Nottinghamshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility and beauty of a well-preserved woodland.

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Joe's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.056138/-1.2205003 or Grid Reference SK5251. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cricket in Newstead This ground is the home of Nomads CC which moved from Mansfield in 2014.
Cricket in Newstead
This ground is the home of Nomads CC which moved from Mansfield in 2014.
Linby Trail Now part of a nature reserve on former colliery land.
Linby Trail
Now part of a nature reserve on former colliery land.
Wheat field near Abbey Fields Farm On the edge of Newstead & Annesley Country Park.
Wheat field near Abbey Fields Farm
On the edge of Newstead & Annesley Country Park.
Wheat field by Abbey Fields Farm Viewed from NCN route 6 as it passes through the private land of Newstead Abbey.
Wheat field by Abbey Fields Farm
Viewed from NCN route 6 as it passes through the private land of Newstead Abbey.
Station Avenue This is the road between Newstead Abbey and Newstead Station. It is all private land and there is a barrier preventing vehicles being able to get through without authorisation. However it is also part of National Cycle Network route 6, which comes this way on its journey from London to the Lake District.
Station Avenue
This is the road between Newstead Abbey and Newstead Station. It is all private land and there is a barrier preventing vehicles being able to get through without authorisation. However it is also part of National Cycle Network route 6, which comes this way on its journey from London to the Lake District.
Footpath to Papplewick The path crosses a wheat field which is edged by Church Plantation.
Footpath to Papplewick
The path crosses a wheat field which is edged by Church Plantation.
Main Street, Linby Preserving some of its historical aspect.
Main Street, Linby
Preserving some of its historical aspect.
Linby Docks One of two streams on each side of Main Street. They were restored in 2015. I don't think they ever had any navigable function.
Linby Docks
One of two streams on each side of Main Street. They were restored in 2015. I don't think they ever had any navigable function.
Church of St Michael, Linby A Grade II* listed building. Parts date from the 12th and subsequent Centuries but it has had major Victorian restoration.
Church of St Michael, Linby
A Grade II* listed building. Parts date from the 12th and subsequent Centuries but it has had major Victorian restoration.
Level crossing on the B6011 The only remaining one of three railway lines which passed here between Linby and Wighay. The surviving line had to be reopened and is now the Robin Hood Line.
Level crossing on the B6011
The only remaining one of three railway lines which passed here between Linby and Wighay. The surviving line had to be reopened and is now the Robin Hood Line.
Wheat field near Wighay Looking north from the B6011.
Wheat field near Wighay
Looking north from the B6011.
New housing in Wighay The housing on Peverel Road is on the northern edge of Hucknall. This is the first housing north of the B6011, but there will be more.
New housing in Wighay
The housing on Peverel Road is on the northern edge of Hucknall. This is the first housing north of the B6011, but there will be more.
Road to nowhere Development land supposedly being invested in by the county council. The road markings remain from the previous occupant of the land.
Road to nowhere
Development land supposedly being invested in by the county council. The road markings remain from the previous occupant of the land.
Roundabout on the A611 The Hucknall bypass now goes off to the left here.
Roundabout on the A611
The Hucknall bypass now goes off to the left here.
Annesley Road This part of the A611 is fairly new and is deliberately quite featureless.
Annesley Road
This part of the A611 is fairly new and is deliberately quite featureless.
Footway closure by the A611 Pedestrians are directed along the route of the old Hucknall Road before the road realignment.
Footway closure by the A611
Pedestrians are directed along the route of the old Hucknall Road before the road realignment.
Leafy crop near Top Wighay Farm Possibly a beet crop.
Leafy crop near Top Wighay Farm
Possibly a beet crop.
Entrance to Hayes Farm In addition to normal farming, it offers boarding kennels and animal feeds.
Entrance to Hayes Farm
In addition to normal farming, it offers boarding kennels and animal feeds.
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Joe's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK5251 (Lat: 53.056138, Lng: -1.2205003)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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