Eastham woods

Eastham woods, alongside the old Brombourough power station. Taken on 25th may 2009. The broad-leaved woodland at Eastham Country Park supports a wide variety of wildlife and contains some of the finest mature trees to be found on the Wirral.

Oak, Beech and Sweet Chestnut dominate the high canopy, towering above stands of Silver Birch, Sycamore and younger trees. Beneath these a dense shrub layer of Holly and localised patches of Rowan, Yew and Rhododendron provide vital cover for nesting birds. On the woodland floor in spring, Wood Anemones, Wood Sorrel and Lesser Celandine can be found and carpets of Bluebells cover the ground beneath the Oakwood. In summer the tall spikes of purple and white Foxgloves can be seen and dense thickets of Bramble buzz with insect life. One of the most noticeable insects is the Speckled Wood butterfly which can be seen 'dancing' in shafts of sunlight which reach through the canopy in summer. In cool, shaded areas of the woodland, mosses, ferns and fungi thrive.

A lovely place to visit on a nice day. And have a pint in the TAP pub.

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[malarbusto]

I lived a mile from here for my first 19 years. My nan used to get rolled eyes from all, saying yet again she couldn't understand why people went abroad with "all this" on their doorstep, presenting us with a view of the then even murkier depths of the Mersey. It's taken 22 years living in Madrid to realise how right she was. I will be a surprised man if you can find and film Piglet's house (clue, near the football fields). My 5yr old daughter was knocking on his door in March. He wasn't in.

[nigelmclelland]

Here is the Deal, You tell me were Piglets house is and I will do my best to film it and upload the file ;-}

[machinerage1]

Erm erm erm erm erm erm erm erm! Go for gold. Could have been more wildlife. 4/10

[nigelmclelland]

Thanks Mark, 4/10 is good from you .

[Safina100]

thxx so much for posting this video!!

I haven't gone/seen Eastham Country Park in over 12 years!! since I moved out of Eastham!

I'm now in Toronto, Canada.

The video brings back alota old childhood memories lol miss it loads

[nigelmclelland]

Your welcome, I was taken in by the beauty of the area. Filmed on my second visit.

[LunarLou]

Nice you took the time to make this - great to see Eastham again where I grew up. Thanks

[lockpicks08]

interesting !

[AbuAvital]

Lived in Eastham from 51 to 66, what memories

[mcjenniful]

I really enjoy going down to the park in eastham woods with my friends and we look around and all that sort of stuff !!

I live in ellesmere port but i can get down quite alot but not all the time :')))) !!!! x

[redphonedeb]

Nice to see this, grew up in Eastham till I was 22 then moved to Scotland, have now been here for nearly 23 years.

Found the end of the video bit frustrating cos used work in the Ferry Hotel for 2 years in the early 80's. A closer look at the place would have been nice.

Good though.

[malarbusto]

Path parallel to football field at the edge of the wood. Go towards Eastham and take the right path at the end of the field, (as if to o Ferry Road/ Carlett Park). Look out 5 m to your left into the woods and there he is. Watch out though, he sometimes throws acorns at intruders.