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River Penk in flood after several days of heavy rain
©Jack Barber
Flood waters at the end of 2006 this view is to the left of that shown in [[301831]], a good illustration of a flood plain in use, let's hope it doesn't get built on!!!
©David Bagshaw
see my earlier submission for more normal levels in picture [[83534]]
©David Bagshaw
Dist:0.3km<br/>This is the wide flood plain of the River Penk. Much of it is a designated nature reserve managed by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and is used by migrating and breeding birds. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal is behind the hedge on the left.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.3km<br/>This is the wide flood plain of the River Penk. Much of it is a designated nature reserve managed by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and is used by migrating and breeding birds. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal is behind the hedge on the left.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.3km<br/>A34 looking NW towards Stafford. The entire area is a flood plain and waters frequently reach the hedge in the distance.
©David Bagshaw
Dist:0.3km<br/>The River Penk and flooded floodplain viewed from Radford Bank, Stafford.
©Stephen Pearce
Dist:0.3km<br/>Situated on Radford Bank. It is worth visiting as a carvery rather than a pub.
©Bill Boaden
Dist:0.3km<br/>This is where Silkmore Lane joins the A34, a useful link across south Stafford. The entrance to Queens Retail Park on the other side of the roundabout is contributing to the congestion.
©Bill Boaden
Dist:0.4km<br/>The bridge is a Grade II listed building constructed in about 1800. It is seen here, with telephoto assistance , from the towpath of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.4km<br/>This northern part of Radford Meadows is part of the River Penk flood plain. Further south (left), the meadows are a designated nature reserve managed by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and are used by migrating and breeding birds. Radford Bridge over the river is a Grade II listed building built circa 1800.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.4km<br/>This is the canal near Radford Bridge, looking south in late evening sunlight.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.4km<br/>The floodplain of the River Penk here is a designated nature reserve managed by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and is used by migrating and breeding birds, but is not usually flooded to this extent. At other times, artificial drainage is impeded by closing sluices to prevent it, and retain some flood waters. Some shallow pools (known as scrapes) have been created to provide the muddy conditions for feeding waders and other wildfowl. The heronry accommodates in excess of twenty breeding pairs each spring. Public access is restricted to organised events only.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.4km<br/>Looking down Radford Bank on the A34 as you are entering Stafford, this view is taken from the canal bridge. Just ahead is the bridge over the River Penk from where another subscriber has included views of the overflowing river.
©Stephen Pearce
Dist:0.4km<br/>The A34 heading out of Stafford on Radford Bank in the direction of Cannock and Rugeley.
©Stephen Pearce

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