Ridley Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cheshire

England

Ridley Pool

Wrexham Road (A534) at Ridley
Wrexham Road (A534) at Ridley Credit: David Smith

Ridley Pool is a picturesque freshwater body located in Cheshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning Cheshire countryside, this pool offers a tranquil and serene environment for visitors to enjoy.

Covering an area of approximately 5 acres, Ridley Pool is surrounded by lush greenery, providing a beautiful natural backdrop. The pool itself is known for its crystal-clear waters, making it an ideal spot for swimming and other water activities. The water is sourced from underground springs, ensuring its purity.

Ridley Pool is home to a diverse range of aquatic plants and wildlife. The pool's shallow edges are fringed with reeds and rushes, creating a habitat for various bird species, such as ducks, swans, and herons. The surrounding woodlands also attract a variety of mammals, including squirrels and rabbits.

Fishing enthusiasts are drawn to Ridley Pool, as it boasts an abundance of fish species, including carp, roach, and perch. Anglers can be seen casting their lines from the wooden fishing platforms dotted around the pool's edge.

For those who prefer to stay on dry land, Ridley Pool offers several walking trails that wind through the neighboring woodland. These trails provide an opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty and spot additional wildlife.

Overall, Ridley Pool is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its pristine waters, diverse wildlife, and scenic surroundings make it an idyllic destination for relaxation and recreation, attracting visitors from near and far.

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Ridley Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.091605/-2.6894495 or Grid Reference SJ5355. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wrexham Road (A534) at Ridley
Wrexham Road (A534) at Ridley
Bridleway across Peckforton Hills
Bridleway across Peckforton Hills
Double Signposting, Peckforton Two sets of signs at the road junction on Stonehouse Lane.
Older pictures show the original metal post with the old boards replaced by ugly recent signs, but now there  is a modern set of regulation council signs plus the old post refitted in the original trad style.
The house behind the hedge has the elaborate chimneys and lattice windows as used by the local estate.
Double Signposting, Peckforton
Two sets of signs at the road junction on Stonehouse Lane. Older pictures show the original metal post with the old boards replaced by ugly recent signs, but now there is a modern set of regulation council signs plus the old post refitted in the original trad style. The house behind the hedge has the elaborate chimneys and lattice windows as used by the local estate.
Winter on Bulkeley Hill A misty winter's day on Bulkeley Hill on the Sandstone Trail.

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Winter on Bulkeley Hill
A misty winter's day on Bulkeley Hill on the Sandstone Trail. Wikipedia Sandstone Trail LinkExternal link
On Bulkeley Hill A misty, murky winter's day on Bulkeley Hill next to the Sandstone Trail. Note the tree pruning (pleaching perhaps?) arranged in a circle around the tree.

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On Bulkeley Hill
A misty, murky winter's day on Bulkeley Hill next to the Sandstone Trail. Note the tree pruning (pleaching perhaps?) arranged in a circle around the tree. Wikipedia Sandstone Trail LinkExternal link
Bulkeley boilers Old Lancashire boilers in use as storage tanks at the Bulkeley waterworks.
Bulkeley boilers
Old Lancashire boilers in use as storage tanks at the Bulkeley waterworks.
Guidepost at the crossroads in Bulkeley.
Guidepost at the crossroads in Bulkeley.
Elephant and Castle Located near Quarry Bank Cottages, carved out of a block of sandstone. The castle was actually used as a beehive, the windows are even glazed.
Elephant and Castle
Located near Quarry Bank Cottages, carved out of a block of sandstone. The castle was actually used as a beehive, the windows are even glazed.
Barn conversions at Peckforton Hall Conversions carried out to a high standard by Phil Allison (builder)
Barn conversions at Peckforton Hall
Conversions carried out to a high standard by Phil Allison (builder)
Manor Farm Dairy farm with a herd of Holsteins, to the south of Bulkeley.
Manor Farm
Dairy farm with a herd of Holsteins, to the south of Bulkeley.
Sandy Lane Looking north towards Peckforton Point, the southern end of the Peckforton Hills.
Sandy Lane
Looking north towards Peckforton Point, the southern end of the Peckforton Hills.
Bulkeley Approaching the village from Nantwich. The church to left centre of the picture is the Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel built in 1861.
Bulkeley
Approaching the village from Nantwich. The church to left centre of the picture is the Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel built in 1861.
Modern Bulkeley Modern housing development in Bulkeley village.
Modern Bulkeley
Modern housing development in Bulkeley village.
Reservoir construction tramway Looking down from the top of the tramway (inclined plane) that was used to construct the reservoir above the Staffordshire and Potteries pumping station which is situated at the foot of the hill.
Reservoir construction tramway
Looking down from the top of the tramway (inclined plane) that was used to construct the reservoir above the Staffordshire and Potteries pumping station which is situated at the foot of the hill.
The A49 approaching Ridley The A49 heading south as it approaches Ridley.
The A49 approaching Ridley
The A49 heading south as it approaches Ridley.
The A49 near Ridley The A49 heading north towards Spurstow.
The A49 near Ridley
The A49 heading north towards Spurstow.
Sandstone Trail, Peckforton Path leading to the Peckforton Gap taken from the Sandstone Trail access on Stonehouse Lane.
Sandstone Trail, Peckforton
Path leading to the Peckforton Gap taken from the Sandstone Trail access on Stonehouse Lane.
Junction of Stonehouse Lane & Mill Lane, Peckforton
Junction of Stonehouse Lane & Mill Lane, Peckforton
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Ridley Pool is located at Grid Ref: SJ5355 (Lat: 53.091605, Lng: -2.6894495)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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