Sookholme Moor

Downs, Moorland in Nottinghamshire Mansfield

England

Sookholme Moor

The rear of houses, North Street, Warsop Vale — The rear of houses, North Street, Warsop Vale Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Sookholme Moor is a vast expanse of moorland located in Nottinghamshire, England. Situated in the district of Bassetlaw, it covers an area of approximately 100 hectares and is part of the larger Sherwood Forest. The moorland is characterized by its rolling hills, heather-covered landscapes, and patches of dense woodland.

The region is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of flora and fauna thriving in its unique ecosystem. The moorland is home to numerous species of birds, including skylarks, meadow pipits, and kestrels, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Additionally, butterflies, small mammals, and reptiles can also be found in the area.

Sookholme Moor boasts several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. The landscape offers breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, and its tranquility makes it an ideal place for nature lovers and those seeking solace in the great outdoors.

The moorland has a historical significance as well. It is believed that Sookholme Moor was once part of Sherwood Forest, the legendary woodland associated with the tales of Robin Hood. The area has also been used for grazing livestock and peat cutting in the past.

Overall, Sookholme Moor is a picturesque location that offers a haven for wildlife and an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the Nottinghamshire countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.205699/-1.1748949 or Grid Reference SK5567. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The rear of houses, North Street, Warsop Vale

The rear of houses, North Street, Warsop Vale

Jonathan Thacker

Woodland north of Warsop Vale This was the site of Warsop Main Colliery.

Woodland north of Warsop Vale

This was the site of Warsop Main Colliery.

Jonathan Thacker

Course of a former mineral railway Built to serve Welbeck Colliery.

Course of a former mineral railway

Built to serve Welbeck Colliery.

Jonathan Thacker

The Vale Hotel, Warsop Vale

The Vale Hotel, Warsop Vale

Jonathan Thacker

Shirebrook Business Centre This is the former Midland Railway station building opened in 1875 and closed in 1964. The station was re-opened in 1998.

Shirebrook Business Centre

This is the former Midland Railway station building opened in 1875 and closed in 1964. The station was re-opened in 1998.

Jonathan Thacker

Bridleway to Carter Lane, Church Warsop

Bridleway to Carter Lane, Church Warsop

Jonathan Thacker

Burning bales near Church Warsop The police came to investigate but there was no sign of the fire service.

Burning bales near Church Warsop

The police came to investigate but there was no sign of the fire service.

Jonathan Thacker

Rails in the road The remains of the mineral railway which served Warsop Main Colliery.

Rails in the road

The remains of the mineral railway which served Warsop Main Colliery.

Jonathan Thacker

Railway bridge over Oakfield Lane, Market Warsop

Railway bridge over Oakfield Lane, Market Warsop

Jonathan Thacker

Grass field between St. Augustine's church and Hall Farm, Sookholme

Grass field between St. Augustine's church and Hall Farm, Sookholme

Jonathan Thacker

Mill Farmhouse, Sookholme Mid eighteenth century farmhouse <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1067609" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1067609">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Mill Farmhouse, Sookholme

Mid eighteenth century farmhouse Link

Jonathan Thacker

Railway bridge over Sookholme Lane Carries the former Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway line from Chesterfield to Lincoln <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancashire,_Derbyshire_and_East_Coast_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancashire,_Derbyshire_and_East_Coast_Railway">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The only traffic it now sees is in conjunction with the High Marnham Test track <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Marnham_Test_Track" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Marnham_Test_Track">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> though there are hopes of re-opening for passenger traffic from Shirebrook to Ollerton.

Railway bridge over Sookholme Lane

Carries the former Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway line from Chesterfield to Lincoln Link

The only traffic it now sees is in conjunction with the High Marnham Test track Link

though there are hopes of re-opening for passenger traffic from Shirebrook to Ollerton.

Jonathan Thacker

Grass field off Sookholme Lane The trees on the right mark the course of the railway line.

Grass field off Sookholme Lane

The trees on the right mark the course of the railway line.

Jonathan Thacker

Sookholme Lane The railway bridge in the distance.

Sookholme Lane

The railway bridge in the distance.

Jonathan Thacker

Sookholme Lane A byway.

Sookholme Lane

A byway.

Jonathan Thacker

Barn at Mill Farm The buildings at Mill Farm including the farmhouse are all listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1067609" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1067609">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Barn at Mill Farm

The buildings at Mill Farm including the farmhouse are all listed Link

Jonathan Thacker

Field boundary at Sookholme

Field boundary at Sookholme

Jonathan Thacker

St. Augustine's church, Sookholme A Norman chapel though the windows are all much later <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262532" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262532">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

St. Augustine's church, Sookholme

A Norman chapel though the windows are all much later Link

Jonathan Thacker

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Sookholme Moor is located at Grid Ref: SK5567 (Lat: 53.205699, Lng: -1.1748949)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Mansfield

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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Nearby Amenities

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Warsop Vale

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A D Motors

Shop: car_repair

Lat/Long: 53.2046095/-1.1816245

Defibrillator

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