Blackthorn Spinney

Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire

England

Blackthorn Spinney

Barley Hill, Culworth Wherever will the sat-nav take us next? — Barley Hill, Culworth Credit: Stuart Logan

Blackthorn Spinney is a charming woodland located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated near the village of Blackthorn, this spinney covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The spinney is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a lush and vibrant canopy during the spring and summer months. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of native wildflowers, including bluebells, wood anemones, and primroses, adding a burst of color to the landscape.

Blackthorn Spinney is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, while small mammals such as squirrels and hedgehogs can be seen scurrying through the undergrowth. The spinney also provides a habitat for numerous insects and butterflies, attracting those with an interest in entomology.

Visitors to Blackthorn Spinney can explore the woodland through a network of well-maintained footpaths, which wind their way through the trees and offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The spinney is a tranquil and peaceful setting, providing an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Blackthorn Spinney is a beautiful and ecologically important woodland, offering a slice of natural beauty to residents and visitors of Northamptonshire.

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Blackthorn Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.123325/-1.1715966 or Grid Reference SP5647. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barley Hill, Culworth

Wherever will the sat-nav take us next?

Stuart Logan

Barley Hill - lane south of Fulford Farm

Stuart Logan

Zig-zags north of Zig-zag Farm

This road doesn't appear to have an official name?

Stuart Logan

The Heartwood Stove Company at Fox Farm

Diversification in farm buildings is increasingly common. Here are suppliers of wood burning appliances and fitted kitchens.

Stuart Logan

Upper Green, Moreton Pinkney

At first glance a pretty village scene but look at the pub sign on the left. If it looks like a gibbet it's because the pub is being demolished. Furthermore just round the bend almost every dwelling is up for sale. Influence of the new high speed rail link? Perhaps; but the route is a couple of miles southwest of here. The village website is more chereful about the pub; it used to be called England's Rose and is in the process of reconstruction.

Stuart Logan

Ford at Moreton Pinkney

This impressive ford is found at the end of the village of Moreton Pinkney. Shown here after heavy rain.

John Walton

Site of Culworth station, 1984

View southward, towards Aylesbury and London: ex-Great Central London (Marylebone) - Leicester - Nottingham - Sheffield main line. The station, which was over a mile east of the village, was closed to passengers 29/5/58 (to goods 4/6/62), but the line remained open Aylesbury - Rugby until 5/9/66.

Ben Brooksbank

Site of Culworth station, 1984

View northward from B4525 bridge, towards Woodford Halse, Rugby, Leicester etc.: ex-Great Central London (Marylebone) - Leicester - Nottingham - Sheffield main line. The station was closed to passengers 29/5/58 (goods 4/6/62) and the line, Aylesbury - Rugby 5/9/66. In 1984 the site seems to be occupied by agricultural industry. Culworth village is over one mile to the west. (Cf. SP5648 : The Site of Culworth Station).

Ben Brooksbank