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Black Bank

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme

England

Black Bank

Rutted path in Bates Wood The deep ruts are caused by cycle wheels. The path is designated Audley FP 110.
Rutted path in Bates Wood Credit: Jonathan Hutchins

Black Bank is a prominent hill located in Staffordshire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 317 meters (1,040 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is situated within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Black Bank is characterized by its steep, grassy slopes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The well-maintained footpaths and trails that crisscross the hill provide visitors with opportunities to explore its natural beauty. The ascent to the summit is relatively moderate, making it accessible to people of various fitness levels.

At the top of Black Bank, visitors are rewarded with uninterrupted vistas of the Staffordshire countryside. On a clear day, one can admire the rolling hills, lush woodlands, and sprawling valleys that stretch as far as the eye can see. The hill's strategic location also allows for stunning sunrises and sunsets, providing photographers and nature enthusiasts with remarkable photo opportunities.

Aside from its natural allure, Black Bank boasts a rich historical significance. It is believed to have been an Iron Age fort, and remnants of its ancient ramparts can still be observed. These archaeological features add an extra layer of intrigue to the hill and attract history enthusiasts keen on exploring its past.

Overall, Black Bank in Staffordshire is a captivating destination that blends natural beauty, outdoor activities, and historical intrigue. With its stunning views and accessibility, it continues to be a cherished spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.026424/-2.2785729 or Grid Reference SJ8147. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rutted path in Bates Wood The deep ruts are caused by cycle wheels. The path is designated Audley FP 110.
Rutted path in Bates Wood
The deep ruts are caused by cycle wheels. The path is designated Audley FP 110.
Footings of former brick structure in Bates Wood This brick structure was presumably part of the mine workings which operated here.
Footings of former brick structure in Bates Wood
This brick structure was presumably part of the mine workings which operated here.
Bateswood Country Park in early spring Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)">Link</a>.
Bateswood Country Park in early spring
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Coltsfoot at Bateswood Country Park Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)">Link</a>.
Coltsfoot at Bateswood Country Park
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Gate onto Bateswood Country Park Eight years before, this entrance was guarded by a simple wooden five-bar gate <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4270686">SJ7948 : Bateswood Country Park: car park</a> but, following some intrusions and vandalism, one solution was to block the entrance with huge rocks. However, as this is supposed to be an access for emergency services, a lockable bar gate has been installed.
Gate onto Bateswood Country Park
Eight years before, this entrance was guarded by a simple wooden five-bar gate SJ7948 : Bateswood Country Park: car park but, following some intrusions and vandalism, one solution was to block the entrance with huge rocks. However, as this is supposed to be an access for emergency services, a lockable bar gate has been installed.
Snowy track through Bateswood Country Park Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)">Link</a>.
Snowy track through Bateswood Country Park
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
New fencing on Podmore Lane This is probably mainly to discourage the casual flytipping down the slope on the left.
New fencing on Podmore Lane
This is probably mainly to discourage the casual flytipping down the slope on the left.
Muddy woodland path Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)">Link</a>.
Muddy woodland path
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Track and path junction in Bateswood Country Park Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)">Link</a>.
Track and path junction in Bateswood Country Park
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Path on Bateswood Country Park Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/12701)">Link</a>.
Path on Bateswood Country Park
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing. The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers. This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Platform edge at former Silverdale Station Compare with this 2019 view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6342297">SJ8146 : Silverdale Station (Disused)</a>
Platform edge at former Silverdale Station
Compare with this 2019 view SJ8146 : Silverdale Station (Disused)
Platform edge at former Silverdale Station
Platform edge at former Silverdale Station
Kissing-gate onto new housing estate The site of Silverdale Colliery (closed 1998) is now mostly occupied by a housing development called Heritage Park.
Kissing-gate onto new housing estate
The site of Silverdale Colliery (closed 1998) is now mostly occupied by a housing development called Heritage Park.
Path onto new housing estate The site of Silverdale Colliery (closed 1998) is now mostly occupied by a housing development called Heritage Park.
Path onto new housing estate
The site of Silverdale Colliery (closed 1998) is now mostly occupied by a housing development called Heritage Park.
Stand of Dotted Loosestrife
Stand of Dotted Loosestrife
St Luke's church, Silverdale St Luke's is Grade II listed, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1291424?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1291424?section=official-list-entry">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 Luke's church, Silverdale
St Luke's is Grade II listed, see LinkExternal link
Semaphore signal by former railway line The railway line here closed with the closure of the adjacent colliery in 1998. It is now a footpath, forming the western end of National Cycle Route 551.
Semaphore signal by former railway line
The railway line here closed with the closure of the adjacent colliery in 1998. It is now a footpath, forming the western end of National Cycle Route 551.
Hedge Bedstraw at Silverdale
Hedge Bedstraw at Silverdale
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Black Bank is located at Grid Ref: SJ8147 (Lat: 53.026424, Lng: -2.2785729)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Alsagers Bank
Man Made: tower
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 53.027202/-2.2806669
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Black Bank
Ele: 222
Man Made: survey_point
Natural: peak
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Denomination: methodist
Historic Amenity: place_of_worship
Religion: christian
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Tourism: viewpoint
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Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Material: wood
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Horse: yes
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