Golddale Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Golddale Plantation

Bench Mark Marton White Swan Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156. — Bench Mark Marton White Swan Credit: Mike Price

Golddale Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Lincolnshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this plantation offers a tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty. Covering an extensive area, Golddale Plantation is renowned for its dense forest and thriving wildlife.

The plantation is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a varied and vibrant landscape throughout the year. The woodland floor is adorned with a diverse range of plants, such as bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the plantation's enchanting atmosphere.

Golddale Plantation boasts several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. These pathways are suitable for all fitness levels and offer opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more vigorous hikes. Along the trails, visitors may encounter various wildlife species, including deer, squirrels, and a wide variety of birdlife.

The plantation's serene atmosphere makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. It is also a favored location for educational visits and organized nature walks, providing an opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem and the importance of conservation.

Golddale Plantation, with its idyllic woodland setting, is a true gem in Lincolnshire. Whether one seeks solace in nature, wishes to explore diverse flora and fauna, or simply desires a break from the bustle of everyday life, this plantation offers a haven of tranquility and natural splendor.

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Bench Mark Marton White Swan Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156.

Bench Mark Marton White Swan

Bench Mark Marton White Swan, Stow Park Rd 30m up from junction with A156.

Site of Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Site of Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see Link

Littleborough Lane Littleborough Lane starts off as a normal road in the village of Marton but beyond the last house, as seen here, it becomes a rough track on its way to the River Trent. For more about Littleborough Lane see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6686918" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6686918">Link</a>

Littleborough Lane

Littleborough Lane starts off as a normal road in the village of Marton but beyond the last house, as seen here, it becomes a rough track on its way to the River Trent. For more about Littleborough Lane see Link

Site of Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were on the right of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Site of Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see Link

Site of Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Site of Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were on the right while there were two sidings behind the signal box - see Link

The former Stow Park station The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961.

The main station buildings were here to the south of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box to the left out of the photograph - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&amp;lat=53.32292&amp;lon=-0.71558&amp;layers=6&amp;b=1">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The former Stow Park station

The Gainsborough to Lincoln line was built by The Great Northern Railway and the station here opened on 9th April 1849 as Marton. It closed in December 1864 but reopened in July 1867. On 1st December 1871, it was renamed Stow Park but finally closed on 11th September 1961. The main station buildings were here to the south of the level crossing while there were two sidings behind the signal box to the left out of the photograph - see Link

Looking north from the site of the old Stow Park station On 9th April 1849 a single-track line was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) from Lincoln to Gainsborough. The GNR was keen to extend their line from Gainsborough to Doncaster and parliamentary approval for this line was received on 25th July 1864. As part of this scheme the existing Lincoln to Gainsborough line was also to be upgraded. On 1st December that year the line from Lincoln to Doncaster was closed and doubling took place.

Behind where I am standing is the site of the old Stow Park station - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7470133" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7470133">Link</a> the next station in this direction is Gainsborough Lea Road.

Looking north from the site of the old Stow Park station

On 9th April 1849 a single-track line was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) from Lincoln to Gainsborough. The GNR was keen to extend their line from Gainsborough to Doncaster and parliamentary approval for this line was received on 25th July 1864. As part of this scheme the existing Lincoln to Gainsborough line was also to be upgraded. On 1st December that year the line from Lincoln to Doncaster was closed and doubling took place. Behind where I am standing is the site of the old Stow Park station - see Link the next station in this direction is Gainsborough Lea Road.

Marton Cemetery Marton Cemetery is seen here from Trent Port Road which leads from Marton Church to Trent Port.

Marton Cemetery

Marton Cemetery is seen here from Trent Port Road which leads from Marton Church to Trent Port.

Marton Cemetery Marton Cemetery is on Trent Port Road which leads from Marton Church to Trent Port.

Marton Cemetery

Marton Cemetery is on Trent Port Road which leads from Marton Church to Trent Port.

River Trent at Trent Port This view looks downriver. The view in the other direction with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station in the distance can be seen at <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7470163" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7470163">Link</a>

River Trent at Trent Port

This view looks downriver. The view in the other direction with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station in the distance can be seen at Link

St Margaret's Church, Marton St Margaret&#039;s Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.

St Margaret's Church, Marton

St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.

Littleborough Lane Littleborough Lane starts off as a normal road in the village of Marton but beyond the last house, as seen here, it becomes a rough track on its way to the River Trent. For more about Littleborough Lane see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6686918" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6686918">Link</a>

Littleborough Lane

Littleborough Lane starts off as a normal road in the village of Marton but beyond the last house, as seen here, it becomes a rough track on its way to the River Trent. For more about Littleborough Lane see Link

St Mary's Church, Marton St Margaret&#039;s Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.

St Mary's Church, Marton

St Margaret's Church has a Saxon tower with herring-bone masonry and a Norman Arcade. There is an unusual collection of Anglo-Scandinavian stone sculptures built into the fabric of the church, including a cross-head, a cross base and fragments of grave covers which all date from between 920 AD and 970 AD.

Stow Park Road Just ahead is the junction with High Street in the centre of Marton.

Stow Park Road

Just ahead is the junction with High Street in the centre of Marton.

View across the Trent Valley A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent.

View across the Trent Valley

A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent.

Footpath to Stow Park Road A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton here to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579">Link</a>

Footpath to Stow Park Road

A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton here to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see Link

Footpath at Marton A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488579">Link</a> This is part way up the hill looking back to Marton.

Footpath at Marton

A footpath leads uphill from the southern end of the village of Marton to Stow Park Road. At the top of the hill there is a good view back across the Trent Valley with the cooling towers of Cottam Power Station prominent in the distance beyond the Trent - see Link This is part way up the hill looking back to Marton.

Footpath to Willingham Road This footpath leads the short distance from Stow Park Road past a new housing development to reach Willingham Road, just beyond the trees in the distance.

Footpath to Willingham Road

This footpath leads the short distance from Stow Park Road past a new housing development to reach Willingham Road, just beyond the trees in the distance.

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Golddale Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK8482 (Lat: 53.332999, Lng: -0.72508736)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: West Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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