Birchendale

Settlement 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 is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village is well-known for its tranquil and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway.

With a population of around 500 residents, Birchendale has a close-knit community that prides itself on its strong sense of unity. The village is characterized by its charming cottages, many of which date back to the 18th century, giving it a quaint and traditional feel. The local architecture is a mix of Victorian and Georgian styles, with well-preserved buildings adding to the village's character.

Birchendale offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. The village boasts a cozy pub, The Birch Arms, which is a popular spot for locals to gather and enjoy a drink or a meal. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events and activities throughout the year, fostering a sense of community spirit.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy nature. The nearby Birchendale Forest offers scenic walking trails and cycling routes, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Staffordshire countryside.

Overall, Birchendale is a charming and idyllic village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque retreat in the heart of Staffordshire.

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Birchendale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.946001/-1.922283 or Grid Reference SK0538. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Gate Ford

Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.

Philip Halling

Stormy afternoon near Hollington

Linda Mellor

Croxden Abbey

The road passes through part of the abbey.

Linda Bailey

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.

Linda Bailey

West Front of Croxden Abbey

Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.

Linda Bailey

St Giles, Croxden

St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.

Linda Bailey

Fields near Hollington

Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.

Linda Bailey

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.

Dave Dunford

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.

Dave Dunford

Lodgedale

Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.

Dave Dunford

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.

Dave Dunford

Old quarry, Hollington

Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.

Dave Dunford

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).

Dave Dunford

The Raddle Inn

Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See Link

Dave Dunford

Old dairyman's cart

Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.

Dave Dunford

Hollington Village Hall

With adjoining postbox and phonebox.

Dave Dunford

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.

Dave Dunford

Hollington

T-junction by the church.

Dave Dunford

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Birchendale is located at Grid Ref: SK0538 (Lat: 52.946001, Lng: -1.922283)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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