Warmley Forest Park
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Warmley Forest Park by Neil Owen as part of the Geograph project.
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Warmley Forest Park
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 21 Mar 2017
The area around the village was once awash with coal and ore mining, clay extraction, pipe works and the railways. The heavy industry declined in the twentieth century and was closed by the 1960s. The empty pits and pans were used for landfill, which also ended and the land capped over. New trees were introduced to provide a natural place for relaxation. The forest park offers many varied walks or orienteering runs.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.459697
Longitude
-2.473641