Ashby Woulds

Settlement in Leicestershire North West Leicestershire

England

Ashby Woulds

Restored Milestone, Ashby Canal A modern representation of the mile peg that would have existed. This section of the canal has been restored and partly modified and truncated (by a mile) . It would have served the collieries in Donisthorpe &amp; Moira. The mileage represents the original end to the canal - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/343576">SK3114 : Wrong!</a>.

Inscription: 28 / 2

Milestone Society National ID: ASH-28 — Restored Milestone, Ashby Canal Credit: Mr Red

Ashby Woulds is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Leicester, it is nestled in the heart of the National Forest. The village is predominantly residential and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Ashby Woulds is known for its rich history, dating back to the early 19th century when it was a thriving mining community. The village takes its name from the nearby Ashby Woulds Colliery, which was once a significant source of employment for the local population. Although the colliery has long since closed, remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the form of old mine buildings and railway lines.

Today, Ashby Woulds retains much of its rural charm and offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

In addition to its natural beauty, Ashby Woulds is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding National Forest offers ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and other recreational activities. The nearby Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park provides visitors with a glimpse into the area's industrial heritage.

Overall, Ashby Woulds is a peaceful and close-knit village that combines history, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Leicestershire.

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Ashby Woulds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.742225/-1.5508616 or Grid Reference SK3016. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Restored Milestone, Ashby Canal

A modern representation of the mile peg that would have existed. This section of the canal has been restored and partly modified and truncated (by a mile) . It would have served the collieries in Donisthorpe & Moira. The mileage represents the original end to the canal - see SK3114 : Wrong!. Inscription: 28 / 2 Milestone Society National ID: ASH-28

Mr Red

Ashby Canal, Bath Yard Basin

In the modern canal basin in Moira. This is the current terminus of the Ashby Canal, a land-locked section at the top end. Inscription: Donisthorpe // Moira Furness Milestone Society National ID: LE_SK3115BCAN

Mr Red

Ashby Canal, Fingerpost

At Moira Lock, where the canal passes under Shortheath Road. Inscription: Ashby Canal // Moira Furness / Donisthorpe // Conkers Waterside / Bath Yard Basin Milestone Society National ID: LE_SK3115CAN

Mr Red

Ashby Canal, Fingerpost

Near Moira Furness. During a Folk Festival. Inscription: Ashby Canal // Donisthorpe // Moira Lock // Conkers Waterside / Bath Yard Basin Milestone Society National ID: LE_SK3115ACAN

Mr Red

Measham Road, Moira

The road between Donisthorpe (Measham) and Moira. The road in this view extends beyond the double mini-roundabouts in Moira, along Rawdon Road and under the railway bridge.

Oliver Mills

Footbridge on the path to Occupation Lane

An old field path off Mushroom Lane that has survived the many changes to the former farmland that it runs through.

Ian Calderwood

An entrance to the Pick Triangle

Pick Triangle Wood is part of the National Forest, planted on a triangle of land reclaimed after coal and clay extraction.

Ian Calderwood

Feanedock Covert

The mature trees of the original Feanedock Covert have been here since at least the late 19th century. Much more recently, it has been added to with newly planted woodlands, as well as meadows and wetlands, as part of the National Forest.

Ian Calderwood

Land reclamation at Donington Quarry

Meadowland, tree-planting and a lake have replaced the moonscape left by the former Donington Quarry.

Ian Calderwood

Landscaped water channel at Donington Quarry

Part of the restoration work underway at the former Donington Quarry

Ian Calderwood

Sweethill Lodge Farm, Moira

A very distinctive feature of this area, with few properties being of this age; it is not often that such stocky, robust and old-fashioned farmhouses are encountered today. The farm was the object of a substantial planning application, whereupon the farmland would be developed into housing and the farmhouse restored into a high-end property. This has not seen progress in the last seven years, so a farm it remains... probably for the better.

Oliver Mills

A Victorian postbox (disused), Moira

A compact iron post box, usually mounted on a telegraph pole or on a metal post, here embedded in a purpose-built brick column. Its era is indicated with the marking "V R" (Queen Victoria). The slot blocked with a steel plate, it has been clearly decommissioned in favour of a more recent post box (of the box-on-a-post variety), on the opposite side of the road.

Oliver Mills

Ashby Road, Moira

Taken from the slightly elevated position on the railway bridge, looking in the Ashby-de-la-Zouch direction. The telegraph pole in the foreground is of the antiquated "pepperpot" insulator variety, and dates from 1952.

Oliver Mills

Old reservoir fishing lake

On old maps, this fishing lake is marked as a reservoir but with no indication as to its purpose. It is, however, next to the site of the former Rawdon and Marquis collieries, so could have served either of those.

Ian Calderwood

A busy day at the fishing lake

A solitary angler sits by a partially-frozen fishing lake, on a sunny day in January.

Ian Calderwood

Frosty footpath in Maybury Wood

A field path to Blackfordby which runs along the edge of Maybury Wood and past the remains of Norris Hill Hall.

Ian Calderwood

Hanginghill Farm

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Sarah's Wood

Sarah's Wood was created in the mid-1990s with the aim of being accessible to children of all abilities. It was named after a young girl with cerebral palsy, who won a competition in the Leicester Mercury.

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Ashby Woulds is located at Grid Ref: SK3016 (Lat: 52.742225, Lng: -1.5508616)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: North West Leicestershire

Police Authority: Leicestershire