Mere Valley

Valley in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Mere Valley

Mere Valley is a beautiful and picturesque valley located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the village of Stone and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The valley is named after the Mere Brook, which runs through it, adding to its charm and tranquility.

The valley is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodlands. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. The Mere Valley is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

The area has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. There are several archaeological sites within the valley, including ancient burial mounds and Roman remains, providing a glimpse into the past.

The Mere Valley is also renowned for its recreational activities. The Mere, a large lake located in the valley, offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. There are also several walking and cycling trails that crisscross the valley, allowing visitors to explore the stunning countryside at their own pace.

In addition to its natural beauty, the Mere Valley is home to a number of quaint villages and charming pubs, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of the locals.

Overall, Mere Valley in Staffordshire is a hidden gem, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating experience in the heart of England.

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Mere Valley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.776222/-2.0365875 or Grid Reference SJ9719. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

'Turn right along the track'

The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.

Christine Johnstone

Flowering heather, Cannock Chase

The heathland west of Sher Brook.

Christine Johnstone

Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north]

The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley.

Christine Johnstone

'Cross the footbridge over Sher Brook'

A parish boundary on Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.

Christine Johnstone

'Ascend the hill following ... the Staffordshire Way'

The western side of Sherbrook valley, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.

Christine Johnstone

Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase

Descending Sherbrook Banks.

Christine Johnstone

Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase

Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.

Brian Deegan

Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase

Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.

Brian Deegan

Silver Burnt Trees, Cannock Chase

Looks like there has been a fire early this year or last.

Brian Deegan

Misty Staffordshire Way, Brocton, Cannock Chase

The staffs way looking pretty in the mist and sun.

Brian Deegan

Horse riding on Sherbrook Banks

Ian Calderwood

Southern end of the bridleway

The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.

Richard Law

Dovecot at Brocton Hall

In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed Link

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in 1968.

Richard Law

Brocton Hall

Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing Link

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in 1953.

Richard Law

Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall

Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of SJ9619 : Brocton Hall, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed Link

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in 1968.

Richard Law

Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown

Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.

Richard Law

Freda's Grave, Brockton, Cannock Chase

A marble memorial for the mascot of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Freda was a Harlequin Great Dane dog who died on Cannock Chase in 1918. The Grave was replaced in 1964 after being vandalised and again in 2001.

Brian Deegan

Path over Brocton Field

The path is heading north-north-west. Only at larger scales of OS mapping does the name Brocton Field appear quite at this location; at smaller scales the name appears rather to the south. The location is close to a trig point and to an erratic boulder which is mounted on a plinth of smaller rocks.

Trevor Littlewood

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Mere Valley is located at Grid Ref: SJ9719 (Lat: 52.776222, Lng: -2.0365875)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire