Beech Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Beech Wood

Sutton swingbridge, from the north-west Carrying the A56 over the Weaver Navigation. Open to let the Daniel Adamson steam tug through.
Sutton swingbridge, from the north-west Credit: Christine Johnstone

Beech Wood is a picturesque forest located in the rural area of Cheshire, England. The wood is primarily composed of beech trees, which give it its name and contribute to its unique charm and beauty. The forest covers a vast area of land, providing a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The dense canopy of beech trees creates a serene and peaceful atmosphere within the wood. The tall, straight trunks of these trees, with their distinctive smooth bark, add to the overall aesthetic appeal of the woodland. During the spring and summer months, the forest comes alive with a vibrant display of fresh green leaves, creating a wonderful contrast against the blue sky.

Beech Wood is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Birdwatchers can delight in the presence of various species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, offering a burst of color and fragrance.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Beech Wood provides an excellent setting for hiking, walking, and cycling. The forest boasts a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the enchanting woodland, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its hidden treasures.

Overall, Beech Wood in Cheshire is a natural haven that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

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Beech Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.314217/-2.6926575 or Grid Reference SJ5379. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sutton swingbridge, from the north-west Carrying the A56 over the Weaver Navigation. Open to let the Daniel Adamson steam tug through.
Sutton swingbridge, from the north-west
Carrying the A56 over the Weaver Navigation. Open to let the Daniel Adamson steam tug through.
Railway bridge over M56
Railway bridge over M56
A56 crossing M56 at Sutton Weaver
A56 crossing M56 at Sutton Weaver
Bridges crossing M56
Bridges crossing M56
Flooded land, north bank of the Weaver Navigation Near the former site of the Sutton Flood Locks.
Flooded land, north bank of the Weaver Navigation
Near the former site of the Sutton Flood Locks.
Farmland between Frodsham Cut and the Weston Canal The Frodhsam Cut [marked by an embankment] is the original line of the Weaver Navigation. It was replaced by the Weston Canal in 1827, which created a new main line to Weston Point.
Farmland between Frodsham Cut and the Weston Canal
The Frodhsam Cut [marked by an embankment] is the original line of the Weaver Navigation. It was replaced by the Weston Canal in 1827, which created a new main line to Weston Point.
Flooded land, west of Beckett's Wood On the east bank of the Weston Canal [Weaver Navigation].
Flooded land, west of Beckett's Wood
On the east bank of the Weston Canal [Weaver Navigation].
Swinging bridge! Sutton weaver swing bridge across the Weaver Navigation is swinging back into the closed position following the passage of the steam tug Daniel Adamson.
Swinging bridge!
Sutton weaver swing bridge across the Weaver Navigation is swinging back into the closed position following the passage of the steam tug Daniel Adamson.
Bridge across the River Weaver The River Weaver is a 71 mile long river in Cheshire. It flows in an anti-clockwise course. It is partially navigable.
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Bridge across the River Weaver
The River Weaver is a 71 mile long river in Cheshire. It flows in an anti-clockwise course. It is partially navigable. LinkExternal link
Sutton Swing Bridge The A56 runs 81 miles from Chester to Broughton in North Yorkshire, via, Manchester, Bury and Burnley.
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Sutton Swing Bridge
The A56 runs 81 miles from Chester to Broughton in North Yorkshire, via, Manchester, Bury and Burnley. LinkExternal link
A557 between Runcorn and Frodsham
A557 between Runcorn and Frodsham
A56 near Frodsham
A56 near Frodsham
Benchmark on railway bridge, Beechwood For more info see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm183989" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm183989">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>
Benchmark on railway bridge, Beechwood
For more info see: LinkExternal link
Railway Bridge, Beechwood
Railway Bridge, Beechwood
Clifton Lane sign, Beechwood
Clifton Lane sign, Beechwood
PO Cross Connection Cabinet on Clifton Road, Beechwood <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ringbell.co.uk/nostalgia/AAR.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ringbell.co.uk/nostalgia/AAR.htm">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>
PO Cross Connection Cabinet on Clifton Road, Beechwood
Bend in Beechwood Avenue
Bend in Beechwood Avenue
Grazing and pylon, Sutton Weaver
Grazing and pylon, Sutton Weaver
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Beech Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ5379 (Lat: 53.314217, Lng: -2.6926575)

Unitary Authority: Halton

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Related Wikis

Halton railway station (Cheshire)

Halton railway station served Halton, Cheshire, England, on the Birkenhead Joint Railway. It was closed in 1952. == References == == Further reading... ==

Beechwood, Runcorn

Beechwood is a residential area of Runcorn, England. It was designated as part of Runcorn's New Town in 1964 and allocated for private housing in the masterplan...

Halton Curve

Halton Curve (now formally known as the Frodsham Single Line) is a short bi-directional railway line which links the Chester–Warrington line to the Weaver...

Sutton Weaver

Sutton Weaver is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is...

Floodbrook Clough

Floodbrook Clough is an ancient woodland and site of special scientific interest which cuts through the centre of the Beechwood area of Runcorn, Cheshire...

Sutton Weaver railway station

Sutton Weaver railway station was located in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, England. The station was opened by the London and North Western Railway on 1 April...

Hallwood, Cheshire

Hallwood is a former mansion house in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. One wing of the house remains and was a public house called the Tricorn until its closure...

Sutton Hall, Sutton Weaver

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.314217,-2.6926575
Motorway Junction
Clifton Roundabout
Ref: 12
Lat/Long: 53.312882/-2.6966768
Motorway Junction
Beechwood Junction
Lat/Long: 53.3179643/-2.69509
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.3175942/-2.6903237
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.3176307/-2.6899551
Motorway Junction
Beechwood Junction
Lat/Long: 53.3162496/-2.6862522
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.3163726/-2.690613
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.3165615/-2.6902957
Motorway Junction
Hallwood Link Road Roundabout
Alt Name: Hallwood Link Interchange
Lat/Long: 53.317834/-2.6952161
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.3153869/-2.6923183
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3167296/-2.6926255
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3162052/-2.697885
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 53.3155046/-2.6964662
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 53.3172531/-2.6916511
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 53.3180988/-2.690405
Bus Stop
Cherry Blossom Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.3158452/-2.6953191
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: toucan
Cyclestreets Id: 90671
Tactile Paving: yes
Url: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/90671/
Lat/Long: 53.3164594/-2.6905616
Halton
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q5643674
Wikipedia: en:Halton railway station (Cheshire)
Lat/Long: 53.3102907/-2.6938572
Post Box
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: WA7 54
Royal Cypher: GR
Lat/Long: 53.3157839/-2.6995974
Post Box
Ref: WA7 26
Lat/Long: 53.310288/-2.6933853
Phone
Emergency: phone
Ref: 8425A
Lat/Long: 53.3128616/-2.6946598
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3154859/-2.6921601
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Cyclestreets Id: 90672
Foot: yes
Url: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/90672/
Lat/Long: 53.3168874/-2.6924444
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.3176489/-2.690313
Parking
Lat/Long: 53.3151462/-2.7000246
Phone
Emergency: phone
Ref: 8425B
Lat/Long: 53.3131432/-2.6945222
Addr City: Runcorn
Addr Suburb: Beechwood
Lat/Long: 53.3141681/-2.6957468
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.3133993/-2.691078
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.3176114/-2.6898332
Post Box
Ref: WA7 53
Lat/Long: 53.3106427/-2.6948183
Post Box
Ref: WA7 81
Lat/Long: 53.3135433/-2.6918518
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.3185237/-2.6920778
Bus Stop
Beechwood, Wood Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 068000000731
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Wood Lane
Naptan Landmark: Wood Lane
Naptan LocalityName: Beechwood
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Naptan ShortCommonName: Wood Lane
Naptan Street: Wood Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Public Transport Version: 2
Source: naptan
Lat/Long: 53.3132832/-2.6921144
Bus Stop
Beechwood, Wood Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 068000000730
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Wood Lane
Naptan Landmark: Wood Lane
Naptan LocalityName: Beechwood
Naptan NaptanCode: halagdwg
Naptan ShortCommonName: Wood Lane
Naptan Street: Wood Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Public Transport Version: 2
Source: naptan
Lat/Long: 53.3132608/-2.6919481
Bus Stop
Cherry Blossom Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.3161393/-2.6959621
Bus Stop
Hillview School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 068000000715
Naptan NaptanCode: halagdpd
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3155372/-2.6997642
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 53.3155067/-2.6918145
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.3152917/-2.6919964
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.3173951/-2.6902333
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 53.316764/-2.6903529
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3176557/-2.6902868
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3166317/-2.690692
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3165683/-2.6903361
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3175864/-2.6902843
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3175863/-2.6898167
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3175247/-2.6898823
Bus Stop
Beechwood, Wood Lane / The Holiday Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 068000000734
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: The Holiday Inn
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: The Holiday Inn
Naptan LocalityName: Beechwood
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Naptan ShortCommonName: The Holiday Inn
Naptan Street: Wood Lane
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.31096/-2.69406
Bus Stop
Beechwood, Wood Lane / The Holiday Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 068000000733
Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Indicator: O/s
Naptan Landmark: The Holiday Inn
Naptan LocalityName: Beechwood
Naptan NaptanCode: halpmawt
Naptan ShortCommonName: The Holiday Inn
Naptan Street: Wood Lane
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.31105/-2.69423
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