Beech Head

Landscape Feature in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Beech Head

Former colliery railway - Hilton Main South of the Bognop Road level crossing.
Former colliery railway - Hilton Main Credit: John M

Beech Head is a prominent landscape feature located in Staffordshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Leek, Beech Head is a prominent hill that forms part of the scenic Staffordshire Moorlands. Rising to an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush greenery and characterized by its dense beech woodland, Beech Head is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The hill is known for its well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, running, and cycling. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna that thrive within the beech woodlands, with an array of native plant species and wildlife to be discovered.

At the summit of Beech Head, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas of the Staffordshire countryside. On clear days, it is said that one can see as far as the Peak District National Park, which lies to the north. The commanding views also encompass the rolling farmland, picturesque villages, and the nearby Roaches, a rocky ridge that forms part of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Beech Head is easily accessible by road, with nearby parking facilities available for visitors. It attracts both locals and tourists alike, who come to experience the natural beauty and tranquility that this Staffordshire landscape feature has to offer.

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Beech Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.634289/-2.068443 or Grid Reference SJ9504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former colliery railway - Hilton Main South of the Bognop Road level crossing.
Former colliery railway - Hilton Main
South of the Bognop Road level crossing.
Former colliery railway - Hilton Main Looking across the level crossing on Bognop Road into the colliery site at Hilton Main.
Former colliery railway - Hilton Main
Looking across the level crossing on Bognop Road into the colliery site at Hilton Main.
Parade of shops - Higgs Road A small shopping development within the Ashmore Park estate.
Parade of shops - Higgs Road
A small shopping development within the Ashmore Park estate.
Griffiths Drive and Acorn Road, Ashmore Park area
Griffiths Drive and Acorn Road, Ashmore Park area
Thornley Road joins Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park
Thornley Road joins Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park
Junction of Griffiths Drive and Barnard Road, Ashmore Park
Junction of Griffiths Drive and Barnard Road, Ashmore Park
Public Bridleway to Featherstone This bridleway leaves Moseley road, goes under the M54, and on towards Featherstone.
Public Bridleway to Featherstone
This bridleway leaves Moseley road, goes under the M54, and on towards Featherstone.
Old Gravel Pit off Moseley Road This old gravel pit is now used by locals to ride their scrambler bikes.
Old Gravel Pit off Moseley Road
This old gravel pit is now used by locals to ride their scrambler bikes.
Pigs at Essington Pick your Own and Farm Shop How long before these pigs are on the counter for sale.
Pigs at Essington Pick your Own and Farm Shop
How long before these pigs are on the counter for sale.
Price Board for Pick your Own, Essington Pick your Own and Farm Shop This farm shop is a very well run establishment, with butchery dept. fruit and veg. restaurant,  as well as pick your own fruit and veg, there is also a maize maze at this time of year.
Price Board for Pick your Own, Essington Pick your Own and Farm Shop
This farm shop is a very well run establishment, with butchery dept. fruit and veg. restaurant, as well as pick your own fruit and veg, there is also a maize maze at this time of year.
Entrance to Essington Industrial Estate off the B4156
Entrance to Essington Industrial Estate off the B4156
Behind the Scene at Hilton Park Services M6
Behind the Scene at Hilton Park Services M6
The Yells Farm, Hilton Lane, Featherstone
The Yells Farm, Hilton Lane, Featherstone
Grand Entrance to Hilton Park Business Centre
Grand Entrance to Hilton Park Business Centre
Majestic Travel, Hilton lane, Featherstone Hope they don't want the coach in the corner in a hurry
Majestic Travel, Hilton lane, Featherstone
Hope they don't want the coach in the corner in a hurry
Hilton Park Services The lorry park at the Hilton Park Service Area on the northbound M6.
Hilton Park Services
The lorry park at the Hilton Park Service Area on the northbound M6.
Hilton Park Services, M6 Northbound
Hilton Park Services, M6 Northbound
Hilton Park Services
Hilton Park Services
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Beech Head is located at Grid Ref: SJ9504 (Lat: 52.634289, Lng: -2.068443)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.634289,-2.068443
Operator: Essington Fruit Farm Store
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 52.6321288/-2.0690125
Parking
Lat/Long: 52.6316209/-2.0690447
Parking
Lat/Long: 52.6319725/-2.069506
Parking
Lat/Long: 52.6319139/-2.0688623
Restaurant
Essington fruit farm restaurant
Lat/Long: 52.6321027/-2.0693344
Essington Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 52.6352933/-2.0740732
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