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Birchendale

Valley in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Birchendale

Great Gate Ford Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.
Great Gate Ford Credit: Philip Halling

Birchendale, Staffordshire (Valley) is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Staffordshire County, England. Located in the West Midlands region, this charming village is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Situated in a scenic valley surrounded by rolling hills and verdant meadows, Birchendale offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is home to a small and close-knit community, comprising approximately 500 residents. Birchendale retains its old-world charm with its traditional stone cottages, quaint shops, and a 13th-century parish church, which stands as a testament to its historical significance. The village is steeped in history, with traces of its past evident in the architectural landmarks scattered throughout the area.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Birchendale for its breathtaking landscapes. The village is blessed with an abundance of natural attractions, including a nearby river that flows through the valley, providing a peaceful setting for leisurely walks and fishing trips. The surrounding woodlands offer ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the diverse flora and fauna of the area.

Despite its rural setting, Birchendale offers convenient access to amenities and services. The village boasts a well-stocked general store, a cozy pub serving traditional British fare, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and gatherings.

Birchendale's idyllic setting, friendly community, and natural beauty make it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside.

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Great Gate Ford Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.
Great Gate Ford
Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.
Croxden Abbey The road passes through part of the abbey.
Croxden Abbey
The road passes through part of the abbey.
West Front of Croxden Abbey The abbey was initially founded 5 miles away at Cotton in 1176, and moved to this site 3 years later.
West Front of Croxden Abbey
The abbey was initially founded 5 miles away at Cotton in 1176, and moved to this site 3 years later.
West Front of Croxden Abbey Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.
West Front of Croxden Abbey
Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.
St Giles, Croxden St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.
St Giles, Croxden
St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.
Fields near Hollington Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.
Fields near Hollington
Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.
Underneath the spreading chestnut tree One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.
Underneath the spreading chestnut tree
One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.
In Broadmoor Wood Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.
In Broadmoor Wood
Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.
Lodgedale Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.
Lodgedale
Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.
Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.
Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale
A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.
Old quarry, Hollington Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.
Old quarry, Hollington
Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.
Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).
Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style
This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).
The Raddle Inn Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.logcabin.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.logcabin.co.uk">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 Raddle Inn
Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See LinkExternal link
Old dairyman's cart Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.
Old dairyman's cart
Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.
Hollington Village Hall With adjoining postbox and phonebox.
Hollington Village Hall
With adjoining postbox and phonebox.
Old cross, Hollington After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.
Old cross, Hollington
After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.
Hollington T-junction by the church.
Hollington
T-junction by the church.
The Star Inn, Hollington
The Star Inn, Hollington
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Birchendale is located at Grid Ref: SK0538 (Lat: 52.944133, Lng: -1.9221151)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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