Bagnall Road Wood

Bagnall Road Wood is a local nature reserve featuring mixed deciduous woodland spread across about 6 hectares in Milton. Beech, hornbeam, oak, and black poplar trees grow throughout the site alongside walking paths and clearings that break up the tree cover.

The land served as a tree nursery in the 19th century before becoming a protected nature reserve in 2004 under local council management. This shift from commercial tree cultivation to conservation changed what the site became for its trees and wildlife.

The woodland serves as a gathering spot where local residents walk regularly and watch wildlife in its natural setting. Birds and wildflowers appear throughout the seasons, creating a living landscape that people come to experience close to home.

Access to the walking paths is usually open and requires no advance booking or permission to explore. Parking spaces are available near the entrance, making it straightforward to arrive and begin your walk through the site.

The reserve protects a substantial population of black poplar trees, a native British species that has become scarce across the landscape. This conservation effort makes the site an important refuge for a tree species that people rarely encounter elsewhere in the region.

Location: City of Stoke-on-Trent

GPS coordinates: 53.04833,-2.13278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42