Longdale Plantation

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Longdale Plantation

Robin Hood Way, west of Seven Mile Wood, Papplewick Credit: Colin Park

Longdale Plantation, located in Nottinghamshire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its serene beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning across vast acres, this plantation is nestled in the heart of Nottinghamshire's countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and majestic oak trees.

The woodland in Longdale Plantation is predominantly made up of dense forest, with towering trees that provide a canopy of shade and shelter for the diverse range of flora and fauna that call this area home. The plantation is renowned for its ancient woodlands, which have been carefully preserved for centuries, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Visitors to Longdale Plantation can enjoy a peaceful stroll along the well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with occasional glimpses of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and various species of birds.

The plantation is also home to a variety of plant species, including native wildflowers, ferns, and mosses. The diversity of vegetation creates a vibrant and colorful tapestry throughout the seasons, attracting countless photographers and artists.

Longdale Plantation is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also serves as an important ecological site. The woodland provides a valuable habitat for endangered species, contributing to the conservation efforts in the region.

Overall, Longdale Plantation is a hidden gem in Nottinghamshire, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and marvel at the beauty of ancient woodlands. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a wildlife-spotting adventure, or simply a moment of tranquility, this plantation has something to offer everyone who seeks solace in the natural world.

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Longdale Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.067137/-1.1440552 or Grid Reference SK5752. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Robin Hood Way, west of Seven Mile Wood, Papplewick

Colin Park

Track in Sansom Wood

This is also a public footpath.

Jonathan Thacker

Farm track alongside Sansom Wood

Jonathan Thacker

The Park Hospital

A private hospital in the Burntstump complex.

Bill Boaden

Prepared field near Burntstump

Bill Boaden

Papplewick Pumping station - a cold and misty morning

There is ice on the cooling pond and the chimney is emerging from the misty background. This was the last steaming event of 2022 and included a Christmas market.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping station - chimney

The site's last steaming day of 2022, including a Christmas market. The building in the foreground is a modern café and toilet block although it fits in well. At one stage the chimney had a hideous stucco render but that was removed during renovations some years ago.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping station - a cold and misty morning

The cooling pond is partly frozen and the buildings are emerging from the misty background. The last steaming day of 2022 with a Christmas market.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping station - boiler house

Five of the six Galloway boilers built in 1883 to supply steam to the beam pumping engines. Nearly 140 years later one is still in service. They were built to last.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping station - main gates

A symphony in masonry and ironwork.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station

This is the modern electrically driven pumping station drawing from the original well at Papplewick. It replaces the steam pumping station that is now a museum.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station - modern boiler house

This building houses a more modern Danks economic type packaged boiler with a chain grate stoker. The boiler is down for inspection and it is to be hoped that it will be able to continue in service. The white cover is over the withdrawn stoker and the boiler can just be seen beyond the roller door. The material it burns is little more than 'slack'. The boiler runs at 100 psi and is mainly used to run the steam winding engine that came from Linby Colliery.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station - Browett, Lindley engines

The two inverted vertical compound enclosed engines erected in a marquee-like structure and seen running on steam. They were built by Browett, Lindley in 1912 and used by John Player, the Nottingham based cigarette maker. They were donated to Papplewick in 1977. They ran at 428 rpm driving BTH three phase alternators. This looks better in monochrome as the engines are white and there is orange netting in front of them. When seen in December 2022 they were all sheeted up and static as the site's Danks packaged boiler was down for maintenance.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station - hydraulic pumping engine

This inverted vertical triple expansion pumping engine was built in 1897 by Glenfield & Co of Kilmarnock and was one of two at the Stanton Ironworks. The cylinders are 14", 23" & 38" bores. With the engine running at 50 rpm the three crosshead driven hydraulic pressure pumps supplied 348 gallons/minute at 700 psi. The derelict engine was acquired by Papplewick in 1979 and first steamed here in 1998. It desperately needs a building to keep the weather off it but has now acquired this temporary structure and is being repainted to make it more presentable. The lighting was truly appalling and the picture has been adjusted to improve it for viewing.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping station - porch

In 2022 this porch was placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. That is due to its deteriorating condition and the need for repairs forthwith.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station - condensing plant

This is a jet condenser and atmospheric diverter assembly attached to this site's re-erected hydraulic pumping engine. This inverted vertical triple expansion pumping engine was built in 1897 by Glenfield & Co of Kilmarnock and was one of two at the Stanton Ironworks. The cylinders are 14", 23" & 38" bores. With the engine running at 50 rpm the three crosshead driven hydraulic pressure pumps supplied 348 gallons/minute at 700 psi. The derelict engine was acquired by Papplewick in 1979 and first steamed here in 1998. It desperately needs a building to keep the weather off it. In 2022 it does have a temporary scaffolding and tarpaulin structure over it and was receiving a repaint; nonetheless it deserves better.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station - condensing plant

This jet condenser with centrifugal extraction pump and steam jet air ejector is part of the re-erected hydraulic pumping engine. This inverted vertical triple expansion pumping engine was built in 1897 by Glenfield & Co of Kilmarnock and was one of two at the Stanton Ironworks. The cylinders are 14", 23" & 38" bores. With the engine running at 50 rpm the three crosshead driven hydraulic pressure pumps supplied 348 gallons/minute at 700 psi. The derelict engine was acquired by Papplewick in 1979 and first steamed here in 1998. It desperately needs a building to keep the weather off it.

Chris Allen

Papplewick Pumping Station - re-erecting engines

This shows progress on the erection of two high-speed steam engines that drove alternators. They are now (2022) fully re-erected with a temporary structure to keep the weather off them and have been run on steam. They were built by Browett, Lindley in 1912 and used by John Player the Nottingham based cigarette maker. They were donated to Papplewick in 1977. They ran at 428 rpm driving BTH three phase alternators.

Chris Allen

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Longdale Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK5752 (Lat: 53.067137, Lng: -1.1440552)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire