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Birchen Bank Moss

Downs, Moorland in Derbyshire High Peak

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Birchen Bank Moss

-Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal former railway tunnels now the third is used to take electricity transmission under the Pennines
-Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal Credit: Shaun Ferguson

Birchen Bank Moss is a picturesque and expansive area situated in Derbyshire, England. Covering an extensive stretch of downs and moorland, it is a stunning natural landscape that attracts visitors from all around the region.

The moss is characterized by its unique combination of heather-covered moorlands, rolling hills, and rocky outcrops. The terrain is largely undulating, providing visitors with breathtaking views from various vantage points. The area is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including species such as bilberry, heath rush, and cotton grass.

The moss is particularly renowned for its rich cultural and historical significance. It is believed that the area has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial mounds dating back to the Neolithic period. The moss has also witnessed various historical events, including battles during the English Civil War.

Visitors to Birchen Bank Moss can enjoy a range of activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The extensive network of footpaths and trails allows for exploration of the moss and its surrounding areas. The moss offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Overall, Birchen Bank Moss is a natural gem in Derbyshire, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature, appreciate its beauty, and immerse themselves in its rich history.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.486374/-1.8389353 or Grid Reference SK1098. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

-Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal former railway tunnels now the third is used to take electricity transmission under the Pennines
-Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal
Woodhead Tunnels Western Portal former railway tunnels now the third is used to take electricity transmission under the Pennines
A628 descending near Ironbower Rocks
A628 descending near Ironbower Rocks
Woodhead Tunnel 1970's Taken by my Father when he visited Dinting rail centre which has also closed. Also shown is the two single line tunnels.
Woodhead Tunnel 1970's
Taken by my Father when he visited Dinting rail centre which has also closed. Also shown is the two single line tunnels.
Woodhead Reservoir: eastern end
Woodhead Reservoir: eastern end
Down coal train emerging from Woodhead Tunnel View eastward, through the tunnels towards Penistone, Barnsley, Wath Yard, Sheffield etc.; ex-GC Manchester - Sheffield main line. Although over four years are to pass before it is opened, work is already well under way on the New Woodhead Tunnel (on the right); the pilot tunnel is being bored and a new bridge begun over the River Etherow in the foreground. The locomotive is a Thompson Class O1 rebuild (8/46) of ex-GC Class O4 2-8-0 No. 63886.
Down coal train emerging from Woodhead Tunnel
View eastward, through the tunnels towards Penistone, Barnsley, Wath Yard, Sheffield etc.; ex-GC Manchester - Sheffield main line. Although over four years are to pass before it is opened, work is already well under way on the New Woodhead Tunnel (on the right); the pilot tunnel is being bored and a new bridge begun over the River Etherow in the foreground. The locomotive is a Thompson Class O1 rebuild (8/46) of ex-GC Class O4 2-8-0 No. 63886.
River Etherow
River Etherow
Remains of Old Station Platform Formerly Woodhead Station on the LNER's Sheffield (Victoria) to Manchester railway.
Remains of Old Station Platform
Formerly Woodhead Station on the LNER's Sheffield (Victoria) to Manchester railway.
Woodhead a long wait for a train You would have an even longer wait nowadays to see a train up here. It was bad enough back then with the run-down of the Woodhead line the traffic was thin on the ground some days. However, despite waiting all morning we did get one train that day a return set of mgr coal wagons from Lancashire to Yorkshire seen about to enter the Woodhead tunnel. The line shut a couple of months after this picture was taken on the 17 July 1981. We never returned, this was our last visit and I wondered if the sun ever came out up here as it was cloudy and dull every time we came.
Woodhead a long wait for a train
You would have an even longer wait nowadays to see a train up here. It was bad enough back then with the run-down of the Woodhead line the traffic was thin on the ground some days. However, despite waiting all morning we did get one train that day a return set of mgr coal wagons from Lancashire to Yorkshire seen about to enter the Woodhead tunnel. The line shut a couple of months after this picture was taken on the 17 July 1981. We never returned, this was our last visit and I wondered if the sun ever came out up here as it was cloudy and dull every time we came.
Liverpool - Hull express approaching Woodhead View westward, towards Manchester: ex-GC Sheffield Victoria etc. - Manchester etc. main line, soon to be electrified (6/54). (See other scenes nearby). The 09.30 Liverpool Central - Hull express has been reversed at Manchester Central and continued by the Fallowfield loop to Hyde Junction behind Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61228 (built 8/47, withdrawn 9/62). It has passed the Woodhead Reservoir on its left and is half a mile from Woodhead. In the background are the heights of Bareholme and Westend Mosses (c. 1,700 ft.)..
Liverpool - Hull express approaching Woodhead
View westward, towards Manchester: ex-GC Sheffield Victoria etc. - Manchester etc. main line, soon to be electrified (6/54). (See other scenes nearby). The 09.30 Liverpool Central - Hull express has been reversed at Manchester Central and continued by the Fallowfield loop to Hyde Junction behind Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61228 (built 8/47, withdrawn 9/62). It has passed the Woodhead Reservoir on its left and is half a mile from Woodhead. In the background are the heights of Bareholme and Westend Mosses (c. 1,700 ft.)..
Layby A628 at Woodhead Re-use of a defunct quarry probably worked for wallstone or roadstone when the Woodhead road was first developed.
Layby A628 at Woodhead
Re-use of a defunct quarry probably worked for wallstone or roadstone when the Woodhead road was first developed.
Upper Longdendale from above the Woodhead Tunnel entrance Woodhead Reservoir is visible beyond the first pylon which carries the power lines now routed through the tunnel/s originally built for rail traffic. The trackbed now carries the Trans Pennine Trail down Longdendale.
Upper Longdendale from above the Woodhead Tunnel entrance
Woodhead Reservoir is visible beyond the first pylon which carries the power lines now routed through the tunnel/s originally built for rail traffic. The trackbed now carries the Trans Pennine Trail down Longdendale.
Etherow valley from above Woodhead Tunnel entrance To the left is the rock face above the tunnel entrance. The Trans Pennine Trail drops down to river level here from peaty tops above and follows to the right the old rail trackbed down Longdendale.
Etherow valley from above Woodhead Tunnel entrance
To the left is the rock face above the tunnel entrance. The Trans Pennine Trail drops down to river level here from peaty tops above and follows to the right the old rail trackbed down Longdendale.
Ex-GC Robinson 0-6-0 runs light eastbound at Woodhead View westward, towards Manchester: ex-GC Manchester - Sheffield/Wath main line: past Woodhead signalbox there are Up and Down relief lines for several miles, but here there are just two single lines through the twin Woodhead Tunnels. (See other scenes at Woodhead). The 0-6-0 is No. 64347 (built 4/1904 as GC No. 226, LNER No. 5226 until 1946, then No. 4347, withdrawn 2/55).
Ex-GC Robinson 0-6-0 runs light eastbound at Woodhead
View westward, towards Manchester: ex-GC Manchester - Sheffield/Wath main line: past Woodhead signalbox there are Up and Down relief lines for several miles, but here there are just two single lines through the twin Woodhead Tunnels. (See other scenes at Woodhead). The 0-6-0 is No. 64347 (built 4/1904 as GC No. 226, LNER No. 5226 until 1946, then No. 4347, withdrawn 2/55).
A628 descends towards Woodhead
A628 descends towards Woodhead
Roadworks on the A628 east of Ironbower Moss
Roadworks on the A628 east of Ironbower Moss
Ironbower Moss Boggy moorland viewed here from the Longdendale Trail. The eastern end of the Woodhead Reservoir (SK0999) is visible beyond.
Ironbower Moss
Boggy moorland viewed here from the Longdendale Trail. The eastern end of the Woodhead Reservoir (SK0999) is visible beyond.
Woodland footpath In the Black Cloughs of Woodhead.
Woodland footpath
In the Black Cloughs of Woodhead.
Near Black Clough
Near Black Clough
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Birchen Bank Moss is located at Grid Ref: SK1098 (Lat: 53.486374, Lng: -1.8389353)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: High Peak

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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