Ruin Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Chorley

England

Ruin Wood

Footbridge over M6
Footbridge over M6 Credit: Alpin Stewart

Ruin Wood is a picturesque forest located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The wood is situated in close proximity to the town of Lancaster, making it easily accessible to both locals and tourists.

Ruin Wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding vibrant splashes of color to the landscape. The wood is crisscrossed by several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its tranquil surroundings and observe the local flora and fauna.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of native species such as roe deer, badgers, and foxes, as well as a wide array of bird species including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

Ruin Wood also possesses historical significance, with remnants of an old stone ruin nestled within its boundaries. These ruins are believed to date back to the medieval period and add an air of mystery and intrigue to the forest.

Overall, Ruin Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and experience the serenity of a traditional Lancashire woodland.

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Ruin Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.680013/-2.6981627 or Grid Reference SD5320. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge over M6
Footbridge over M6
Runshaw Lane - northbound M6
Runshaw Lane - northbound M6
Metropolitan Borough of Chorley : The M6 Motorway Heading north through the Borough of Chorley on the M6 Motorway.
Metropolitan Borough of Chorley : The M6 Motorway
Heading north through the Borough of Chorley on the M6 Motorway.
Metropolitan Borough of Chorley : The M6 Motorway Heading underneath a footbridge over the M6 Motorway.
Metropolitan Borough of Chorley : The M6 Motorway
Heading underneath a footbridge over the M6 Motorway.
M6 Motorway near Euxton Looking northwards from the bridge at Runshaw Lane.
M6 Motorway near Euxton
Looking northwards from the bridge at Runshaw Lane.
Runshaw Lane near Euxton
Runshaw Lane near Euxton
Runshaw Lane
Runshaw Lane
The Plough at Euxton Country pub/restaurant near Euxton.
The Plough at Euxton
Country pub/restaurant near Euxton.
Old Milestone by the B5253, Leyland Lane, Leyland Parish Stone post (plate lost) by the B5253, in parish of LEYLAND (SOUTH RIBBLE District), Leyland Lane, South of Brookfold Farm, on East side of road. Preston iron plate, erected by the Penwortham & Wrightington turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription once read:-
(TO)
(PRESTON)
(7)
(MILES) 
Carved benchmark on front under plate.  

Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSWG07.
Old Milestone by the B5253, Leyland Lane, Leyland Parish
Stone post (plate lost) by the B5253, in parish of LEYLAND (SOUTH RIBBLE District), Leyland Lane, South of Brookfold Farm, on East side of road. Preston iron plate, erected by the Penwortham & Wrightington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- (TO) (PRESTON) (7) (MILES) Carved benchmark on front under plate. Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSWG07.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Runshaw Lane, Croston Parish No finial - 2 arms; Lancashire wood by the UC road, in parish of Croston (Chorley District), Runshaw Lane, junction with Flag Lane.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: LA_SD5319.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Runshaw Lane, Croston Parish
No finial - 2 arms; Lancashire wood by the UC road, in parish of Croston (Chorley District), Runshaw Lane, junction with Flag Lane. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LA_SD5319.
Old Boundary Marker by the B5253, Hollins Brook Bridge, Leyland Lane Parish Boundary Marker by the B5253, in parish of Eccleston (Chorley District), Leyland Lane, Hollins Brook Bridge, East side of road.

Carved bench mark and pivot on top.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSWG07pb
Old Boundary Marker by the B5253, Hollins Brook Bridge, Leyland Lane
Parish Boundary Marker by the B5253, in parish of Eccleston (Chorley District), Leyland Lane, Hollins Brook Bridge, East side of road. Carved bench mark and pivot on top. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSWG07pb
Euxton : M6 Motorway The M6 Motorway between Junction 27 and Junction 28 (Holehouse).
Euxton : M6 Motorway
The M6 Motorway between Junction 27 and Junction 28 (Holehouse).
Bridge over M6 at Leyland
Bridge over M6 at Leyland
1896 Thornycroft steam van, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland Increase in the speed limit to 14 mph in 1896 promoted the increase in steam driven vehicles. This front wheel drive rear steer van was built by John Isaac Thornycroft of Chiswick and first took to the road on 2 Jan. 1897. In Newport, Mr William Duncan tried to climb aboard his newly delivered van whilst it was moving and slipped. Run over by his own vehicle this was the first motor vehicle accident in Wales resulting in the amputation of one of William's feet. One of the earliest steam road vehicles it was powered by a coke fired steamboat engine by Simpson Strickland and Co. Dartmouth.
1896 Thornycroft steam van, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland
Increase in the speed limit to 14 mph in 1896 promoted the increase in steam driven vehicles. This front wheel drive rear steer van was built by John Isaac Thornycroft of Chiswick and first took to the road on 2 Jan. 1897. In Newport, Mr William Duncan tried to climb aboard his newly delivered van whilst it was moving and slipped. Run over by his own vehicle this was the first motor vehicle accident in Wales resulting in the amputation of one of William's feet. One of the earliest steam road vehicles it was powered by a coke fired steamboat engine by Simpson Strickland and Co. Dartmouth.
Footbridge - northbound M6
Footbridge - northbound M6
B5248 - northbound M6
B5248 - northbound M6
British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland The car park and entrance to this most excellent museum. It has had a face-lift since Roger Cornfoot was there in 2015 - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4529223">SD5422 : The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland</a>
British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland
The car park and entrance to this most excellent museum. It has had a face-lift since Roger Cornfoot was there in 2015 - SD5422 : The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland
19th Century horse-drawn bus Originally from the Edinburgh and District Tramways Company Limited, now at the Leyland Commercial Vehicles Museum. For a rear view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7006065">SD5422 : 19th Century horse-drawn bus</a>
19th Century horse-drawn bus
Originally from the Edinburgh and District Tramways Company Limited, now at the Leyland Commercial Vehicles Museum. For a rear view see SD5422 : 19th Century horse-drawn bus
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Ruin Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD5320 (Lat: 53.680013, Lng: -2.6981627)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Chorley

Police Authority: Lancashire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.680013,-2.6981627
Cafe
The Folly Coffee House & Deli
Addr City: Leyland
Addr Housename: Worden Hall
Addr Place: Worden Park
Addr Postcode: PR25 1DJ
Fhrs Id: 924927
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Bus Stop
Runshaw Hall Lane
Bus: yes
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Euxton Villa Football Club
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Parking
Access: private
Operator: Euxton Villa FC
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Leyland Stained Glass
Addr City: Leyland
Addr Postcode: PR25 1DJ
Addr Street: Worden Hall
Craft: glaziery
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WS Contemporary Fine Art
Craft: artist
Tourism: gallery
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Peter Doyle
Addr City: Leyland
Addr Postcode: PR25 1DJ
Addr Street: Worden Hall
Addr Unit: Unit 5
Craft: bookbinder
Email: info@book-restoration.co.uk
Phone: +44 1772 623827
Website: http://www.book-restoration.co.uk/about_us.htm
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Rumpus in the Park
Addr City: Leyland
Addr Postcode: PR25 1DJ
Addr Street: Worden Hall
Addr Unit: Studio 3 & 4
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Bartleyart
Craft: artist
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Tourism: gallery
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Red Frog Photography
Addr City: Leyland
Addr Housename: Gardener's Cottage
Addr Postcode: PR25 1DJ
Addr Street: Worden Hall
Craft: photographer
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Theatre
Marsden Room Theatre
Operator: South Ribble Borough Council
Lat/Long: 53.6824166/-2.7020332
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.68111/-2.6919681
Crossing
Crossing: zebra
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Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Direction: SSW
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 53.6811468/-2.6928382
Access: yes
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Maxwidth: 0.5
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Vehicle: no
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Access: yes
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: on external wall
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 53.6832093/-2.6997847
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Maxwidth: 0.5
Stile: stepover
Vehicle: no
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 53.679231/-2.7048863
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On entrygate of Euxton Villa Football Club
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 53.6769925/-2.6948898
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