Sandwell Spinney

Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire

England

Sandwell Spinney

Rectory Farm Pocket Park Rectory Farm Pocket Park in Great Billing, Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK.
Rectory Farm Pocket Park Credit: Nathan Hadley

Sandwell Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Northamptonshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, this ancient forest is a natural haven for various flora and fauna species. The spinney is situated in the village of Wood, just a few miles away from the town of Northampton.

The woodland is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and birch. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter to the diverse wildlife that call this place home. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the spinney.

Sandwell Spinney is renowned for its biodiversity, with a wide range of animal species inhabiting the area. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of native birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and finches. Small mammals like badgers, foxes, and squirrels can also be observed scurrying through the undergrowth. In addition, the spinney is home to numerous insects, butterflies, and beetles, adding to the ecological significance of the area.

The woodland offers visitors a serene and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for nature walks and picnics. A network of well-maintained trails allows visitors to explore the spinney and its surrounding beauty. The peaceful ambiance and natural beauty of Sandwell Spinney make it a popular destination for those seeking respite from the busyness of everyday life.

Overall, Sandwell Spinney in Northamptonshire is a captivating woodland, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature. Its diverse plant and animal life, along with its tranquil atmosphere, make it an idyllic destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Sandwell Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.276768/-0.78322454 or Grid Reference SP8364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rectory Farm Pocket Park Rectory Farm Pocket Park in Great Billing, Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK.
Rectory Farm Pocket Park
Rectory Farm Pocket Park in Great Billing, Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK.
Mears Ashby houses on junction
Mears Ashby houses on junction
Junction with Earls Barton Road
Junction with Earls Barton Road
Green by Northampton Road, Ecton
Green by Northampton Road, Ecton
Sunset on the A4500, Ecton
Sunset on the A4500, Ecton
Ecton Lane, Overstone The woods are Hayes Belt, alongside Overstone Lakes Holiday Park.
Ecton Lane, Overstone
The woods are Hayes Belt, alongside Overstone Lakes Holiday Park.
Washbrook Lane, Ecton
Washbrook Lane, Ecton
Field by Washbrook Lane, Ecton
Field by Washbrook Lane, Ecton
The entrance to Hayes Lodge, Overstone
The entrance to Hayes Lodge, Overstone
Village Hall, Mears Ashby
Village Hall, Mears Ashby
Vicarage Lane
Vicarage Lane
Houses on Wellingborough Road
Houses on Wellingborough Road
Sywell Reservoir {Northants} The ground in front of the table is rough grass so could be planted with trees.
Sywell Reservoir {Northants}
The ground in front of the table is rough grass so could be planted with trees.
Sywell Reservoir {Northants} This confirms my point about planting with trees.
Sywell Reservoir {Northants}
This confirms my point about planting with trees.
The Three Horseshoes PH, Ecton, Northants. The Three Horseshoes public house and High Street, Ecton, Northants. Photographed during the mid-1970s.
The Three Horseshoes PH, Ecton, Northants.
The Three Horseshoes public house and High Street, Ecton, Northants. Photographed during the mid-1970s.
The Gazebo, Ecton Hall Estate, Ecton, Northants. A summerhouse dating, according to Pevsner, from the late C17. Located amongst woodland in the grounds of Ecton Hall. This photograph was taken in the mid-1970s when The Gazebo (as it is known locally) was still in good condition. Its present state is unknown to the submitter.
The Gazebo, Ecton Hall Estate, Ecton, Northants.
A summerhouse dating, according to Pevsner, from the late C17. Located amongst woodland in the grounds of Ecton Hall. This photograph was taken in the mid-1970s when The Gazebo (as it is known locally) was still in good condition. Its present state is unknown to the submitter.
All Saints Church In the village of Mears Ashby
All Saints Church
In the village of Mears Ashby
Sywell Reservoir and Trafalgar Covert Taken from the end of a footpath leading from Earls Barton Road to Washbrook Lane.
Sywell Reservoir and Trafalgar Covert
Taken from the end of a footpath leading from Earls Barton Road to Washbrook Lane.
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Sandwell Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SP8364 (Lat: 52.276768, Lng: -0.78322454)

Unitary Authority: North Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.276768,-0.78322454
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2788534/-0.7778778
Cafe
Pump House Cafe At Sywell
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Sywell Country Park
Addr Postcode: NN6 0QX
Addr Street: Washbrook Lane
Addr Village: Ecton
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 683421
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 14/00062/COM
Lat/Long: 52.2770473/-0.779132
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.2777275/-0.7800051
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On wall of soft play
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 52.2769629/-0.778967
Vending Machine
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 52.2772752/-0.7793113
Heritage Trail Panel 2
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.2788165/-0.7796051
Bench
Poppy’s Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2784614/-0.7830882
Bench
Liz’s Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2785893/-0.7833711
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2794608/-0.783959
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: Omar kayam
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2803842/-0.7852429
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 52.2789028/-0.7786874
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 52.2785446/-0.7828082
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 52.2784904/-0.7831389
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2790452/-0.7835684
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 52.2798024/-0.7832746
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2807632/-0.7854649
Heritage Trail Panel 1
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.2788873/-0.7786532
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2785224/-0.7828303
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.278888/-0.7833964
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.279208/-0.783713
Bench
Brenda And Barry
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2796179/-0.7842629
Bench
Bud’s Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: Bud’s bench
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2788347/-0.7785496
Bench
Beryl & Tony’s Seat
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2807299/-0.7864896
Leisure: bird_hide
Lat/Long: 52.28035/-0.7790871
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2790475/-0.7778003
Bench
Pgb
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.2794199/-0.7780871
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