Hyde Lea

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Hyde Lea

Bigwood Lane Bridleway off Bigwood Lane — Bigwood Lane Credit: P Gaskell

Hyde Lea is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Stafford, Hyde Lea is a semi-rural area that offers a peaceful and picturesque environment.

The parish covers an area of around 3 square miles and is primarily characterized by its stunning countryside views and open spaces. Hyde Lea is surrounded by farmland and green fields, making it an ideal location for those seeking a quiet and tranquil lifestyle.

The village itself is small but charming, with a population of around 500 residents. It features a mixture of traditional brick and stone houses, as well as a few modern developments. Hyde Lea is known for its tight-knit community, where residents often engage in local events and activities.

Despite its rural nature, Hyde Lea benefits from its close proximity to Stafford. The town offers a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and leisure facilities. Additionally, Stafford has excellent transport links, with regular train services connecting the area to major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.

Hyde Lea also boasts several natural attractions nearby. Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just a short drive away and offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The parish is also surrounded by numerous footpaths and trails, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Hyde Lea provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Hyde Lea Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.789347/-2.15377 or Grid Reference SJ8921. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bigwood Lane

Bridleway off Bigwood Lane

P Gaskell

Footpath to Stafford Castle

This public footpath runs alongside Stafford Castle Golf Club, which is on the left, to the grounds of Stafford Castle. It is numbered Stafford 36 in the Staffordshire County Council register of rights of way.

Rod Grealish

Strawberry fields forever!

Giant polytunnels housing strawberry plants, just ready for harvesting.

Eirian Evans

Grassy Field

Looking across fields near Derrington, across the M6 ,which is this side of the pylon line to Stafford Castle, just poking above the trees.

Andrew Spenceley

Track at Bury Ring

The earthworks of the iron age hill fort of Bury Ring is in the trees to the right, while a later generation of fort (but still very old), that of Stafford Castle, can be seen in the woods in the distance.

Andrew Spenceley

Billington

Looking from the road to Bury Ring earthworks to Billington Farm across the A518

Andrew Spenceley

Crossroads

A crossroad of country lanes (as another lane unseen in photo goes left)

Andrew Spenceley

Fields off Billington Bank, Stafford

A view of fields from an unnamed lane off the brow of Billington bank near Stafford. On the horizon in the distance is 'The Keep', a block of flats on the Highfields Estate in Stafford. There used to be a second block but that was brought down and new housing built.

Stephen Pearce

Unnamed Lane to Leese Farm

At the end of this unnamed lane is a public footpath and Leese Farm which can just be seen (the two white features are the windows!).

Stephen Pearce

A Field next to Billington Bank, Stafford

This field is next to Billington Bank (A518) which is just beyond the distant hedge. Over the other side of the road are cold frames which produce strawberries for supermarkets.

Stephen Pearce

Un-named Lane off Billington Bank, Stafford

This lane is leading to the A518, Billington Bank near Stafford.

Stephen Pearce

Leese Farm from Thorneyfields Lane

Jack Barber

St Matthews Church, Derrington

A view of St Matthews Church, Derrington, from St Matthews Drive by the junction of Church Lane. (I was at work when I spied this view, which was so 'captivating' as I drove past that I had to stop, reverse my car, and take a picture - as well as soak up the view for a few minutes!).

Stephen Pearce

On 'The Way for the Millennium'

This is a neglected, or should I say under used, footpath and cycleway following the route of the Stafford to Newport (Salop) railway line.

Row17

Way for the Millennium

The WFTM route goes west under the M6. This part of the route, Stafford to Gnosall, is easy walking/riding along the route of an old railway. Nearer to Newport the route is not so well maintained.

Peter Fleming