Foxey Wood

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

England

Foxey Wood

Path through maize, Tiverton Leaving the A49 at a layby.
Path through maize, Tiverton Credit: Richard Webb

Foxey Wood is a charming forest located in the county of Cheshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and picturesque countryside, this woodland is an enchanting destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Foxey Wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an important habitat for local wildlife.

The wood features a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine, which create a stunning canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the landscape throughout the seasons. A network of walking trails and footpaths meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace.

The tranquility of Foxey Wood provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a popular spot for nature walks, birdwatching, and photography, offering ample opportunities to spot a variety of birds, squirrels, and other woodland creatures. The wood is also a haven for plant enthusiasts, with a wide array of species that thrive in its fertile soil.

The management of Foxey Wood is carefully overseen by local conservation organizations, ensuring its sustainability and preservation for future generations. Visitors are encouraged to follow designated paths and adhere to the principles of Leave No Trace to protect the delicate ecosystem.

With its natural beauty and serene ambiance, Foxey Wood is a true gem in the heart of Cheshire, offering a delightful experience for all who venture into its leafy embrace.

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Foxey Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.136909/-2.6817591 or Grid Reference SJ5460. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path through maize, Tiverton Leaving the A49 at a layby.
Path through maize, Tiverton
Leaving the A49 at a layby.
Shropshire Union Canal Near Simpon's Rough Wood.
Shropshire Union Canal
Near Simpon's Rough Wood.
Approaching Wharton's lock On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Approaching Wharton's lock
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Waiting at Wharton's Lock Wharton's Lock is Grade II listed. Listing number 1330296.
Waiting at Wharton's Lock
Wharton's Lock is Grade II listed. Listing number 1330296.
Bate's Mill Bridge Bridge 109 on the Shropshire Union Canal. Grade II listed. Listing number 1160267.
Bate's Mill Bridge
Bridge 109 on the Shropshire Union Canal. Grade II listed. Listing number 1160267.
Dale's Bridge Bridge 110 on the Shropshire Union Canal. Grade II listed. Listing number 1130524.
Dale's Bridge
Bridge 110 on the Shropshire Union Canal. Grade II listed. Listing number 1130524.
Fields by the Shropshire Union Canal Near Tiverton.
Fields by the Shropshire Union Canal
Near Tiverton.
Shropshire Union Canal Approaching Bates Mill Bridge.
Shropshire Union Canal
Approaching Bates Mill Bridge.
Traffic on the A49 Heading North up the hill in Tiverton.
Traffic on the A49
Heading North up the hill in Tiverton.
Fields and trees, Tiverton Just west of Beeston-Brook, rising up from the Shropshire Union canal.
Fields and trees, Tiverton
Just west of Beeston-Brook, rising up from the Shropshire Union canal.
The bales that rolled down the hill, south of Hand Green One is just about in the Shropshire Union canal, the other not far away.
The bales that rolled down the hill, south of Hand Green
One is just about in the Shropshire Union canal, the other not far away.
Railway embankment in the Gowy valley Somewhat straighter than the River Gowy [in the foreground].
Railway embankment in the Gowy valley
Somewhat straighter than the River Gowy [in the foreground].
26 Km to Frodsham, 29 Km to Whitchurch Sandstone trail milestone at Wharton's lock on the Shropshire Union canal.
26 Km to Frodsham, 29 Km to Whitchurch
Sandstone trail milestone at Wharton's lock on the Shropshire Union canal.
Horses at Beeston Horses taking water next to the Sandstone Cafe near Beeston Castle.
Horses at Beeston
Horses taking water next to the Sandstone Cafe near Beeston Castle.
Construction site for houses, Beeston Brook The A49 is a major road, which traverses the Welsh Marches region. It runs north from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire via Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch, then continues to Warrington and Wigan before terminating at its junction with the A6 road just south of Bamber Bridge, near the junction of the M6, M65 and M61 motorways.
Construction site for houses, Beeston Brook
The A49 is a major road, which traverses the Welsh Marches region. It runs north from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire via Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch, then continues to Warrington and Wigan before terminating at its junction with the A6 road just south of Bamber Bridge, near the junction of the M6, M65 and M61 motorways.
Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Beeston Castle Entrance Lodge Grade II listed C19th lodge built by John Tollemache after his purchase of Beeston Castle in 1840. Tollemache was the largest landowner in Cheshire at the time, and constructed a new family seat on the adjacent sandstone hill - Peckforton Castle.
Beeston Castle Entrance Lodge
Grade II listed C19th lodge built by John Tollemache after his purchase of Beeston Castle in 1840. Tollemache was the largest landowner in Cheshire at the time, and constructed a new family seat on the adjacent sandstone hill - Peckforton Castle.
Beeston Stone Lock Grade II listed. Listing number 1160260. Canal Lock c1772. Sandstone ashlar with wooden gates. Rectangular lock with ashlar walls and pairs of wooden lock gates to either end.
Beeston Stone Lock
Grade II listed. Listing number 1160260. Canal Lock c1772. Sandstone ashlar with wooden gates. Rectangular lock with ashlar walls and pairs of wooden lock gates to either end.
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Foxey Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ5460 (Lat: 53.136909, Lng: -2.6817591)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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