Cookley

Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Cookley

Cookley is a small village located in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles southwest of Kidderminster, it lies on the banks of the River Stour and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The village has a population of around 2,200 people and is known for its charming rural atmosphere. It is characterized by a mix of traditional brick and timber-framed buildings, some of which date back to the 16th century. The village center is home to a few local shops, including a convenience store and a post office, providing essential services to the residents.

Cookley boasts a strong sense of community, with various local events and activities held throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a church, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community gatherings and events. There are also several pubs and restaurants where residents and visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink in a cozy and friendly atmosphere.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling trails that weave through the scenic landscape. Cookley is also in close proximity to the Wyre Forest, a vast woodland area that is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Cookley is a charming and idyllic village that provides a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents, while offering easy access to the natural beauty of the Worcestershire countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.417285/-2.232724 or Grid Reference SO8479. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley

This £945,000 project was officially opened on the 5th February 2011. Over 300 people attended the opening. The facility replaced the old Parish Hall. The building comprises a sports club lounge, two meeting rooms with computers and internet, a kitchen, a snooker room and a 200 metre square hall, with a stage for performances. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley.

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Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (2), Lea Lane, Cookley

Outside the new village hall are various sports facilities, a play area for children, and an area for BMX bikes etc and skateboarding, called the Wheels Area. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley.

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Lea Lane, Cookley

At the approach to the village of Cookley. On the left is the new Village Hall. SO8480 : Cookley Village Hall & Sports Club (1), Lea Lane, Cookley.

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Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley

In the long ago days of freight being carried on the canal, there would have been a resident lock keeper living here. A different view:- SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, near Cookley.

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Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

A footpath continues from the bridge up to Cookley Playing Fields. In the other direction it goes to Kingsford Forest Park.

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Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

There is a cavern beside this lock, which apparently used to be used as a stables for horses pulling boats along the canal. There is room for about four horses to lie down.

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Plaque at Debdale Bridge (No. 22), Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The small bridge at Debdale Lock is, not surprisingly, called Debdale Bridge, and numbered 22. Usually these plaques are affixed to the bridge, but this one is attached to the lock wall under the bridge. The style of the plaque would seem to indicate it is probably a replacement, rather than an original. SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

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Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

A narrowboat can be seen approaching the lock. The former lock keeper's cottage is on the left. SO8480 : Former Lock Keeper's Cottage, Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal near Cookley.

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Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

Another view of the lock:- SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley, and SO8480 : Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

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Narrowboat west of Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The narrowboat has just left Debdale Lock. The canal is particularly narrow at this point, and it wouldn't be much fun meeting another boat around here. Photographed from Debdale Bridge. SO8480 : Boat in Debdale Lock, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

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Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley

The signpost points across a field, where there is a public footpath to Kingsford Forest Park, about a mile and a half away. Behind the signpost can be seen the canal and towpath. SO8480 : Footpath across a field, near Cookley.

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Footpath across a field, near Cookley

There is a public footpath across this field, although it isn't immediately obvious quite where the footpath is. It leads to the popular Kingsford Forest Park, which is a nice place for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. In the distance can be seen some industrial buildings, which are on the edge of the village of Cookley. SO8480 : Signpost by Debdale Bridge, Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Cookley.

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Seat in Horseshoe Meadow, near Cookley

Horseshoe Meadow is part of Cookley Playing Fields, which is an area open to the public to enjoy. There is a path from near the seat, which leads down to a path by the Staffs & Worcs Canal, on the opposite side to the towpath.

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Footpath across Horseshoe Meadow, near Cookley

The footpath goes to the Village Hall and car park, with a branch leading off and descending to Debdale Lock, on the nearby Staffs & Worcs Canal. The meadow, which is part of Cookley Playing Fields, is not treated with chemicals or artificial fertilisers. It supports more than fifty species of wildflowers, grasses and associated wildlife.

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Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

Much of what is still on the board concerns the construction of a "natural play area", work on which was due to start on the 11th June 2009. It is now complete. SO8480 : Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley.

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Natural Play Area, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

This is part of the Natural Play Area, on which work started in June 2009. SO8480 : Notice board, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley.

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Information board at Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

The board gives much information about the many facilities at the site.

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The zig-zag path to the Canalside Terrace, Cookley Playing Fields, Cookley

This view is near the start of the zig-zag path, which gently slopes down to the Canalside Terrace. The terrace gives good views of the Staffs & Worcs Canal, and Debdale Lock.

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Cookley is located at Grid Ref: SO8479 (Lat: 52.417285, Lng: -2.232724)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia