Greenaway's Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Greenaway's Wood

Oxenhall Canal Tunnel Southern Portal, 1979 A photograph taken in what looks to be fairly wintry conditions sometime in 1978/79.

It was in a pretty sorry state back then; work was undertaken to renovate it in the 90s (see David Stowell's picture here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3682" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3682">Link</a> )  but it has, sadly, since fallen back into disrepair (John Winder's picture of 2011: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://m.geograph.org.uk/photo/5997716" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://m.geograph.org.uk/photo/5997716">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> )
Oxenhall Canal Tunnel Southern Portal, 1979 Credit: Bill Blair

Greenaway's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Gloucestershire, England. Spanning over a vast area of land, this woodland offers a serene and peaceful environment, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The forest is characterized by its dense vegetation, consisting of a variety of tree species such as oak, beech, and pine. These towering trees create a canopy that provides shade and shelter to the numerous wildlife species that call Greenaway's Wood their home. Visitors can often spot squirrels, deer, and a wide array of bird species as they explore the forest trails.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to easily navigate through the scenic landscape. These paths lead to hidden gems within the forest, including a small picturesque lake and a charming waterfall. The peaceful ambiance of Greenaway's Wood makes it an ideal spot for picnics, photography, or simply escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

With its rich biodiversity and natural beauty, Greenaway's Wood offers a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with nature. It is a place where one can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the forest, taking in the sights, sounds, and scents of the natural world. Whether you are a nature lover, a keen hiker, or simply seeking a moment of respite, Greenaway's Wood in Gloucestershire is sure to captivate and rejuvenate all who visit.

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Greenaway's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.948186/-2.44253 or Grid Reference SO6927. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oxenhall Canal Tunnel Southern Portal, 1979 A photograph taken in what looks to be fairly wintry conditions sometime in 1978/79.

It was in a pretty sorry state back then; work was undertaken to renovate it in the 90s (see David Stowell's picture here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3682" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3682">Link</a> )  but it has, sadly, since fallen back into disrepair (John Winder's picture of 2011: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://m.geograph.org.uk/photo/5997716" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://m.geograph.org.uk/photo/5997716">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> )
Oxenhall Canal Tunnel Southern Portal, 1979
A photograph taken in what looks to be fairly wintry conditions sometime in 1978/79. It was in a pretty sorry state back then; work was undertaken to renovate it in the 90s (see David Stowell's picture here: Link ) but it has, sadly, since fallen back into disrepair (John Winder's picture of 2011: LinkExternal link )
Disused canal The disused Herefordshire and Gloucestershire canal, north of Newent.
Disused canal
The disused Herefordshire and Gloucestershire canal, north of Newent.
Rolling hills A field with grassy rolling hills.
Rolling hills
A field with grassy rolling hills.
Old tractor A rusty blue tractor on the edge of a field.
Old tractor
A rusty blue tractor on the edge of a field.
Steps up to the churchyard, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire Ascending from a free car park to St Anne's churchyard 
in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Steps up to the churchyard, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
Ascending from a free car park to St Anne's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Free car park, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire Viewed from the top of these <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7451143" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7451143">Link</a> steps.
Free car park, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
Viewed from the top of these Link steps.
Field gate, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire A notice on the post on the left side of the gate shows
PRIVATE PROPERTY
PLEASE KEEP OUT
Field gate, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
A notice on the post on the left side of the gate shows PRIVATE PROPERTY PLEASE KEEP OUT
East side of St Anne's Church, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire Grade II (Star) Listed church in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
East side of St Anne's Church, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
Grade II (Star) Listed church in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Evergreen trees in the churchyard, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire In St Anne's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Evergreen trees in the churchyard, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
In St Anne's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
South side of St Anne's Church, Oxenhall Grade II (Star) Listed church in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
South side of St Anne's Church, Oxenhall
Grade II (Star) Listed church in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Yew, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire Evergreen tree in St Anne's churchyard.  The European Yew (Taxus baccata) 
is an evergreen tree often found in churchyards in the UK, Ireland, France
and northern parts of Spain.
Yew, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
Evergreen tree in St Anne's churchyard. The European Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen tree often found in churchyards in the UK, Ireland, France and northern parts of Spain.
Towards the church porch and tower, Oxenhall Part of Grade II (Star) Listed St Anne's Church 
in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Towards the church porch and tower, Oxenhall
Part of Grade II (Star) Listed St Anne's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Church porch, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire On the SW side of St Anne's Church.
Church porch, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
On the SW side of St Anne's Church.
E.C.Chamberlain memorial bench, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire The plaque on the bench alongside St Anne's Church tower records
GIVEN IN MEMORY BY
PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS OF
EDWARD CECIL CHAMBERLAIN
CHURCHWARDEN OF OXENHALL
1947 - 1977
E.C.Chamberlain memorial bench, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
The plaque on the bench alongside St Anne's Church tower records GIVEN IN MEMORY BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS OF EDWARD CECIL CHAMBERLAIN CHURCHWARDEN OF OXENHALL 1947 - 1977
Churchyard path towards the lychgate, Oxenhall Grade II Listed lychgate at the northern edge of St Anne's churchyard
in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester. Derived from an old English 
word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly
used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman's arrival for the burial or 
pre-burial service.
Churchyard path towards the lychgate, Oxenhall
Grade II Listed lychgate at the northern edge of St Anne's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman's arrival for the burial or pre-burial service.
Oxenhall Parish Hall, Gloucestershire Opposite St Anne's churchyard.
Oxenhall Parish Hall, Gloucestershire
Opposite St Anne's churchyard.
Grass triangle, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire In the middle of a road junction in the village in the Forest of Dean District.
Grass triangle, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
In the middle of a road junction in the village in the Forest of Dean District.
Easter horse rider, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire Viewed on Easter Sunday April 9th 2023.
Easter horse rider, Oxenhall, Gloucestershire
Viewed on Easter Sunday April 9th 2023.
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Greenaway's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO6927 (Lat: 51.948186, Lng: -2.44253)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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