Annesley Park

Downs, Moorland in Nottinghamshire Ashfield

England

Annesley Park

Pastureland at Annesley This land was between the colliery and the cottages. The stumpy spire of All Saints Church is seen in the trees behind. — Pastureland at Annesley Credit: Bill Boaden

Annesley Park is a picturesque area located in Nottinghamshire, England. Situated in the district of Ashfield, it encompasses a mix of downs and moorland landscapes, offering a diverse range of natural beauty to its visitors.

The park is known for its stunning vistas, with rolling downs stretching across the horizon and moorland areas providing a unique and rugged charm. The downs are characterized by their gently sloping hills, covered in lush green grass and scattered with wildflowers during the summer months. The moorland, on the other hand, offers a more rugged terrain, with heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops dotting the landscape.

The park is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with a variety of flora and fauna to discover. Visitors can spot a range of bird species, including kestrels, buzzards, and curlews, as well as small mammals like rabbits and voles. The park also boasts a number of rare plant species, making it a popular destination for botany enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Annesley Park also offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. There are numerous walking trails that wind through the downs and moorland, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The park also has designated picnic areas, perfect for enjoying a leisurely lunch while taking in the stunning views.

Overall, Annesley Park is a hidden gem in Nottinghamshire, offering a serene and unspoiled natural environment for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of downs and moorland landscapes.

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Annesley Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.067207/-1.2362691 or Grid Reference SK5152. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pastureland at Annesley

This land was between the colliery and the cottages. The stumpy spire of All Saints Church is seen in the trees behind.

Bill Boaden

Wild grassland near Newstead & Annesley Country Park

This was former colliery land, bounded by railways. There were a lot of swifts flying around but they were too swift for me to capture satisfactorily.

Bill Boaden

Railway bridge near Annesley

On top of the bridge is the reopened Robin Hood Line. Underneath is the former route of the Leen Valley Line which serviced Annesley Colliery.

Bill Boaden

Bench and settling pond in Newstead & Annesley Country Park

The pond is now a sensitive wildlife site and is fenced off. All the land in view was a former colliery.

Bill Boaden

Picnic tables in Newstead & Annesley Country Park

Once part of Annesley Colliery. A very different view to the one just to the right, which looks over the former settling ponds.

Bill Boaden

Visitor centre at Newstead & Annesley Country Park

This has never been opened yet. The wind turbine behind was to provide it with power, but other funding to get it operating has not yet been sufficient. Meanwhile the pond here is very popular with anglers.

Bill Boaden

Cricket in Newstead

This ground is the home of Nomads CC which moved from Mansfield in 2014.

Bill Boaden

Linby Trail

Now part of a nature reserve on former colliery land.

Bill Boaden

Wheat field near Abbey Fields Farm

On the edge of Newstead & Annesley Country Park.

Bill Boaden

Wheat field by Abbey Fields Farm

Viewed from NCN route 6 as it passes through the private land of Newstead Abbey.

Bill Boaden

Station Avenue

This is the road between Newstead Abbey and Newstead Station. It is all private land and there is a barrier preventing vehicles being able to get through without authorisation. However it is also part of National Cycle Network route 6, which comes this way on its journey from London to the Lake District.

Bill Boaden

Road to nowhere

Development land supposedly being invested in by the county council. The road markings remain from the previous occupant of the land.

Bill Boaden

Annesley Woodhouse Post Office

Post Office and dwellings located on Forest Road.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Shops on Forest Road in Annesley Woodhouse

Jonathan Clitheroe

All Saints' Church in Annesley

A pleasant wooded avenue forms the approach to this church.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Crop Field near Annesley

Wooded area adjoining farmland to the east of Annesley.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Site of Robin Hood's Cave near Annesley

Romantically associated with the famous outlaw who would sit here at the cave entrance surveying the wealthy travellers passing through the valley below carrying their valuable wares. A very helpful local chap who lives nearby explained how him and other local children would play in the cave before the unstable sandstone bedrock led to the local council infilling the site. There's nothing to see now really - the area is obscured by heavy bracken, gorse and sycamore undergrowth, some of which I had to scrape away to even obtain this picture. One for the imagination I guess...

Jonathan Clitheroe