Arley Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire

England

Arley Wood

Kilhey Court Hotel This is the view from the car park towards the main building in a shower of rain.
Kilhey Court Hotel Credit: Malcolm Neal

Arley Wood is a picturesque forest located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a delightful destination for nature enthusiasts and provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The forest is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, primarily consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These towering giants create a serene and shady atmosphere, making it an ideal place for a leisurely stroll or a family picnic. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Arley Wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. The forest provides a safe haven for these creatures, allowing them to thrive in their natural habitat.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, making it easy for visitors to explore the area. These trails cater to all fitness levels, with options for short, leisurely walks or longer hikes for the more adventurous.

In addition to its natural beauty, Arley Wood also boasts historical significance. It is believed to have been part of the medieval hunting grounds of the local lords, and remnants of ancient stone walls can still be seen in some areas.

Overall, Arley Wood offers a tranquil escape into nature, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the forest and enjoy the peaceful ambiance it provides.

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Arley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.594308/-2.6180912 or Grid Reference SD5911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kilhey Court Hotel This is the view from the car park towards the main building in a shower of rain.
Kilhey Court Hotel
This is the view from the car park towards the main building in a shower of rain.
A green field in the rain This might be grass in the field or an Autumn planted crop of some sort of cereal.
A green field in the rain
This might be grass in the field or an Autumn planted crop of some sort of cereal.
Cottages in the country An interesting row of cottages with one very large door which might have been a coach entrance.
Cottages in the country
An interesting row of cottages with one very large door which might have been a coach entrance.
Worthington Hall Farm buildings at Worthington Hall.
Worthington Hall
Farm buildings at Worthington Hall.
Disused Tip Reclamation work on a disused tip at Standish.
Disused Tip
Reclamation work on a disused tip at Standish.
White Crow Hotel
White Crow Hotel
Old Milepost by the A5106, Chorley Road, Standish parish Cast iron post by the A5106, in parish of STANDISH (WIGAN District), Chorley Road; Worthington; opposite junction with Devon Drive, on grassed area, on East side of road. Wigan fan iron casting, erected by the Wigan & Preston (south of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6049856" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6049856">Link</a>.

Inscription reads:-
LANGTREE.
3 MILES TO WIGAN.
5¼ MILES TO CHORLEY.
1837
Maker:-
HAIGH FOUNDRY

Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1228467 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228467" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228467">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>

Milestone Society National ID: LA_WGCY03.
Old Milepost by the A5106, Chorley Road, Standish parish
Cast iron post by the A5106, in parish of STANDISH (WIGAN District), Chorley Road; Worthington; opposite junction with Devon Drive, on grassed area, on East side of road. Wigan fan iron casting, erected by the Wigan & Preston (south of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- LANGTREE. 3 MILES TO WIGAN. 5¼ MILES TO CHORLEY. 1837 Maker:- HAIGH FOUNDRY Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1228467 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: LA_WGCY03.
A fine bridleway near Aberdeen Farm
A fine bridleway near Aberdeen Farm
The gateway to Hudora Pet Hotel Presumably a 'posh' version of kennels.
The gateway to Hudora Pet Hotel
Presumably a 'posh' version of kennels.
Fields near Aberdeen Farm
Fields near Aberdeen Farm
Farmland south of Blackrod In the distance is the Macron Stadium (formerly Reebok Stadium), the home stadium of English football club Bolton Wanderers. It is located on the Middlebrook Retail Park at Horwich.
Farmland south of Blackrod
In the distance is the Macron Stadium (formerly Reebok Stadium), the home stadium of English football club Bolton Wanderers. It is located on the Middlebrook Retail Park at Horwich.
Direction Sign - Signpost by the B5239, Meadow Pit Lane Cup & bell finial - 3 arms; unclassified by the B5239, in parish of Haigh (Wigan District), Little Scotland, junction of Meadow Pit Lane with Riley Lane, North verge.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: LA_SD6009
Direction Sign - Signpost by the B5239, Meadow Pit Lane
Cup & bell finial - 3 arms; unclassified by the B5239, in parish of Haigh (Wigan District), Little Scotland, junction of Meadow Pit Lane with Riley Lane, North verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: LA_SD6009
Arley Aqueduct Arley Aqueduct is Aqueduct 18 on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and is found north of Red Rock. It spans the former railway line to Boar's Head from Adlington.
Arley Aqueduct
Arley Aqueduct is Aqueduct 18 on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and is found north of Red Rock. It spans the former railway line to Boar's Head from Adlington.
Approaching Weavers Bridge Weavers Bridge is Bridge 65 on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and is also known locally as the Anderton Bridge.
Approaching Weavers Bridge
Weavers Bridge is Bridge 65 on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and is also known locally as the Anderton Bridge.
Footpath between Rectory Lane and Bradley Lane, Standish Along side the railway line
Footpath between Rectory Lane and Bradley Lane, Standish
Along side the railway line
Footpath on the west side of Worthington Lakes
Footpath on the west side of Worthington Lakes
Worthington Lakes
Worthington Lakes
Leeds-Liverpool Canal
Leeds-Liverpool Canal
Show me another place!

Arley Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD5911 (Lat: 53.594308, Lng: -2.6180912)

Unitary Authority: Bolton

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.594308,-2.6180912
Description: Lancashire Way
Information: route_marker
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.5976573/-2.6146489
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Bollard: fixed
Foot: yes
Material: metal
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 53.5906811/-2.6220458
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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