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Lob Slack

Wood, Forest in Cheshire

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Lob Slack

Shemmy Moss from the Whitegate Way As near to wilderness as you are likely to find in Cheshire, this is undeveloped wetland.
Shemmy Moss from the Whitegate Way Credit: Stephen Craven

Lob Slack, also known as Cheshire Wood or Cheshire Forest, is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Cheshire, England. Spanning over several acres, this natural haven is renowned for its serene beauty and diverse wildlife.

The forest is characterized by its dense canopy of tall trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide shelter for a wide range of woodland creatures. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere.

Lob Slack is home to a variety of wildlife species, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot woodland birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as larger mammals like deer and foxes. The forest also boasts a thriving population of small mammals, including squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs.

The area offers a network of walking trails and paths that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Nature lovers can immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings, taking in the fresh scents of the woodland and listening to the gentle rustling of leaves.

Lob Slack is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and photography. It also serves as an important habitat for the preservation of local flora and fauna. The forest is managed and protected by local conservation organizations to ensure its sustainability and to provide a haven for wildlife for generations to come.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.227169/-2.6226008 or Grid Reference SJ5870. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shemmy Moss from the Whitegate Way As near to wilderness as you are likely to find in Cheshire, this is undeveloped wetland.
Shemmy Moss from the Whitegate Way
As near to wilderness as you are likely to find in Cheshire, this is undeveloped wetland.
Forest Camp, from the Whitegate Way A view into the woodland scout camp, including one end of a building not shown on maps and hidden from aerial imagery by trees, so the location is approximate. The caption to a historic image <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6441476">SJ5969 : Crossing The Reeka</a> explains that this area has been used as a scout camp since 1947 or earlier.
Forest Camp, from the Whitegate Way
A view into the woodland scout camp, including one end of a building not shown on maps and hidden from aerial imagery by trees, so the location is approximate. The caption to a historic image SJ5969 : Crossing The Reeka explains that this area has been used as a scout camp since 1947 or earlier.
Signpost on the Whitegate Way A path links Kennel Lane to the railway trail at this point. The sign is to Cuddington (2.4km) and Delamere Forest (6km) to the left, and Whitegate car park (2.3km) to the right.
Signpost on the Whitegate Way
A path links Kennel Lane to the railway trail at this point. The sign is to Cuddington (2.4km) and Delamere Forest (6km) to the left, and Whitegate car park (2.3km) to the right.
Kennel Lane bridge over the Whitegate Way A substantial footbridge, maybe designed for horse-drawn vehicles originally.
Kennel Lane bridge over the Whitegate Way
A substantial footbridge, maybe designed for horse-drawn vehicles originally.
Hut beside the Whitegate Way The brick hut was probably for the use of railway maintenance workers. There certainly was never a station here.
Hut beside the Whitegate Way
The brick hut was probably for the use of railway maintenance workers. There certainly was never a station here.
Tarporley Road bridge over the Whitegate Way The bridge carries the A49. A flight of steps links the road to the trail. Since the railway tracks were lifted, concrete block walls and steel girders have been added to strengthen the deck. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/196159">SJ5969 : Whitegate Way, Oakmere</a> taken in 2006 shows it from the other side with this arrangement already in place.
Tarporley Road bridge over the Whitegate Way
The bridge carries the A49. A flight of steps links the road to the trail. Since the railway tracks were lifted, concrete block walls and steel girders have been added to strengthen the deck. SJ5969 : Whitegate Way, Oakmere taken in 2006 shows it from the other side with this arrangement already in place.
Private land at Forest View A sign on a gate deters users of the Whitegate Way from trespassing.
Private land at Forest View
A sign on a gate deters users of the Whitegate Way from trespassing.
Nunsmere Hall A rather superior hotel, surrounded by a lake in Cheshire. Built around 1900 for Sir Aubrey Brocklebank, Chairman of The Brocklebank Shipping Line, and now an hotel and wedding venue.
Nunsmere Hall
A rather superior hotel, surrounded by a lake in Cheshire. Built around 1900 for Sir Aubrey Brocklebank, Chairman of The Brocklebank Shipping Line, and now an hotel and wedding venue.
Nunsmere Hall The West facade of the hall, overlooking the gardens
Nunsmere Hall
The West facade of the hall, overlooking the gardens
The Nunsmere Described by the hotel (Nunsmere Hall) as a 60-acre lake, I strongly suspect it is nothing of the kind. I think it is a 60 acre former gravel pit. The southern quarter of the lake is owned by the forestry commission, not the hotel. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.merseyforest.org.uk/things-to-do/walks-bike-rides-and-more/woodlands/nunsmere-hall-and-newchurch-common/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.merseyforest.org.uk/things-to-do/walks-bike-rides-and-more/woodlands/nunsmere-hall-and-newchurch-common/">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>
The Nunsmere
Described by the hotel (Nunsmere Hall) as a 60-acre lake, I strongly suspect it is nothing of the kind. I think it is a 60 acre former gravel pit. The southern quarter of the lake is owned by the forestry commission, not the hotel. See also LinkExternal link
The lake at Nunsmere This tree overhangs the banks of the Nunsmere, a former gravel pit in Cheshire.
The lake at Nunsmere
This tree overhangs the banks of the Nunsmere, a former gravel pit in Cheshire.
Wooded avenue A row of Beech Trees at Nunsmere Hall, echoed by a row of Scots pine on the other side, interspersed with self-sewn silver birch.
Wooded avenue
A row of Beech Trees at Nunsmere Hall, echoed by a row of Scots pine on the other side, interspersed with self-sewn silver birch.
Gardens in the rain The formal gardens at Nunsmere Hall.
Gardens in the rain
The formal gardens at Nunsmere Hall.
The Library The library at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
The Library
The library at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
The Staircase The great staircase at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
The Staircase
The great staircase at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
A lounge One of the lounges at the Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
A lounge
One of the lounges at the Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
Overlooking the garden The view at Dusk from my bedroom window at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
Overlooking the garden
The view at Dusk from my bedroom window at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.
Nunsmere The undulating landscape of this area of Cheshire was forged by melting glacial waters at the end of the last Ice Age and is home to a number of lakes, including Blakemere Moss, Hatchmere Lake, Oak Mere and Nunsmere, all within the vicinity of Delamere Forest. While some of the lakes that remain are glacial in origin, others have been created by flooding pits caused by gravel and sand extraction in the area.
Nunsmere
The undulating landscape of this area of Cheshire was forged by melting glacial waters at the end of the last Ice Age and is home to a number of lakes, including Blakemere Moss, Hatchmere Lake, Oak Mere and Nunsmere, all within the vicinity of Delamere Forest. While some of the lakes that remain are glacial in origin, others have been created by flooding pits caused by gravel and sand extraction in the area.
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Lob Slack is located at Grid Ref: SJ5870 (Lat: 53.227169, Lng: -2.6226008)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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