Warmingham Moss

Downs, Moorland in Cheshire

England

Warmingham Moss

Hole House underground gas storage plant Minshull Vernon. View from footpath towards Hole House underground gas storage plant. This is a new feature not yet shown on the OS map - and quite a surprise to find such a modern industrial installation in the middle of a little-walked area of footpaths and farmland. Needless to say the concept of nderground gas storage - as here and at Byley and Lostock Gralam not far away -is proving controversial locally. A lot of protests, but apparently no suggestions as to cost-effective alternative ways of providing the protesters with their energy needs. — Hole House underground gas storage plant Credit: Mike Harris

Warmingham Moss is a picturesque area located in Cheshire, England. Situated amidst the tranquil countryside, it is known for its diverse landscape which includes downs and moorland. The moss is nestled between the villages of Warmingham and Brereton, offering a serene escape from the bustling city life.

The area is characterized by its open and expansive downs, which are vast stretches of rolling grasslands. These downs provide a stunning backdrop of lush greenery and offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The undulating terrain adds to its charm, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and hikers.

Warmingham Moss also features areas of beautiful moorland, which are covered in heather and bracken. This type of habitat supports a variety of wildlife, including birds such as curlews, lapwings, and skylarks. Moorland plants, like cotton grass and bilberry, thrive in this environment, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

The moss is intersected by small streams and brooks, which contribute to the overall beauty and tranquility of the area. These water features serve as habitats for various aquatic plants and animals, enhancing the biodiversity of Warmingham Moss.

Visitors to Warmingham Moss can enjoy leisurely walks, picnics, and birdwatching in this idyllic setting. The area offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere, providing a welcome escape from the demands of everyday life. With its diverse landscape and natural beauty, Warmingham Moss is a true gem in the heart of Cheshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.136244/-2.451315 or Grid Reference SJ6959. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hole House underground gas storage plant

Minshull Vernon. View from footpath towards Hole House underground gas storage plant. This is a new feature not yet shown on the OS map - and quite a surprise to find such a modern industrial installation in the middle of a little-walked area of footpaths and farmland. Needless to say the concept of nderground gas storage - as here and at Byley and Lostock Gralam not far away -is proving controversial locally. A lot of protests, but apparently no suggestions as to cost-effective alternative ways of providing the protesters with their energy needs.

Mike Harris

Dairy Farm, Minshull Vernon

Minshull Vernon. View from Crewe & Nantwich Circular Walk towards Dairy Farm. This farm is unimaginatively, but very appropriately, named! In the middle of flat dairy farming countryside north of Crewe.

Mike Harris

footpath near Old Hough

An obscure footpath, somewhat overgrown, leads towards the solitary oak in the distance.

Stephen Craven

Warmingham: brine well-head

Warmingham: brine well pump-head between Hole House and Hill Top Farm. This is probably part of the British Salt Hole House brinefield, similar to the much larger brinefields further north, nearer to Northwich, belonging to Ineos Chlor (formerly ICI). The whole area has underlying Triassic rock salt deposits, solution mined by pumping water down and brine up. This one is right beside the public footpath west of the village.

Mike Harris

Footbridge in Worsley Covert

Footbridge on Minshull Vernon footpath 7 in Worsley Covert. At present (30 September 2007) this footpath is closed due to the planned installation of an underground gas pipeline either side of the covert.

Mike Harris

Parkfield Bridge, Minshull Vernon

Tractor bridge carrying Minshull Vernon footpath 8 across the main Liverpool to London railway line. Finding your way through Parkfield Farm is a challenge!

Mike Harris

Park Hall Farm, Minshull Vernon

Park Hall Farm outbuildings and silo seen from Minshull Vernon footpath 8.

Mike Harris

Obstruction on walk

You cannot walk this part of the Crewe and Nantwich Circular walk until July 2008 due to some works going on in this field. It would have been nice if the local council had put the closure sign up earlier in the route. This would have saved me from having to walk down and cross the busy and dangerous A530 twice.

Ian Bottomley

Moat House Farm, Minshull Vernon

Moat House Farm on the busy A530 in Minshull Vernon is typical of the farmhouses in this area. The farm is presumably named for the medieval double moat at SJ689602. The Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk goes through the farm

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Ambulance on the A530 in Minshull Vernon

The busy A530 is peppered with accident statistics signs. Ambulances frequently race along this stretch to Leighton Hospital immediately to the south. Moat House Farm is on the right of this view

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Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk stile on the A530

A short section of the Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk follows the busy A530 in Minshull Vernon. The footpath leaves the road again at Moat House Farm (in trees on right). The line of thicker brown grass marks the path of a small unnamed brook, a tributary of the larger brook that runs through Worsley Covert (left). The flat pasture shown here is typical of this grid square

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