Donnington Hall Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire Forest of Dean

England

Donnington Hall Coppice

Thatched cottage, Dymock Credit: Eirian Evans

Donnington Hall Coppice is a beautiful woodland located in Herefordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a part of the larger Donnington Hall estate. The coppice is renowned for its diverse range of trees and rich biodiversity, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, ash, and birch, which create a stunning display of colors during the autumn season. The trees are well-maintained, with careful management practices in place to ensure the sustainability of the coppice. This includes regular coppicing, a traditional woodland management technique that involves cutting trees at the base to encourage new growth.

Walking through Donnington Hall Coppice offers visitors a serene and peaceful experience. The well-maintained footpaths allow easy access for hikers and provide opportunities to explore the woodland's natural beauty. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife.

The coppice is home to numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, which can often be heard and spotted amongst the branches. Squirrels, badgers, and deer are also frequently sighted in the area, adding to the charm of the woodland.

Donnington Hall Coppice is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. The coppice has been part of the Donnington Hall estate for centuries, and remnants of its past can still be found, including old boundary walls and an ancient well.

Overall, Donnington Hall Coppice is a true gem in Herefordshire, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and history lovers alike.

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Donnington Hall Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.995905/-2.4291203 or Grid Reference SO7033. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thatched cottage, Dymock

Eirian Evans

Former railway bridge, Tillers Green

Beautifully constructed on a slight skew of brick and stone, this bridge took a farm track over the former GWR branch from Ledbury to Gloucester and may one day straddle the rebuilt Hereford to Gloucester canal, which the railway replaced.

Philip Pankhurst

The lane to Pound Farm, Tillers Green

Pound Farm dates from the 16th century and is seen from the former GWR railway bridge at Tillers Green.

Philip Pankhurst

Woods Cottage, Dymock

One of a series of ancient timbered cottages lining the village street in Dymock.

Philip Pankhurst

The Old Cottage, Dymock

Aptly named cruck cottage on the main street in this attractive village, which is forever associated with daffodils and poets.

Philip Pankhurst

The Old Cottage, Dymock

Aptly named grade II listed house on the main street in Dymock.

Eirian Evans

House near Tillers Green

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Unnamed Lane towards Drew's Farm

Julian P Guffogg

Oil Seed Rape field near Leddington

This is how the familiar yellow fields become when ready for harvest.

Julian P Guffogg

Recently-built houses in Dymock

Viewed across the B4215. The house on the left is The Pippins.

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Poets Corner, Dymock

Detached house on the west side of the B4215. The name of the house is an allusion to the Dymock poets, a literary group who lived in or near the village in the early 20th century. Among them were Robert Frost, Rupert Brooke and John Drinkwater.

Jaggery

No outside broadcast near Windcross Farm

Looking north along the B4215. Having already had to walk a stretch of this main road because the nearby public footpath was impassable, I was not keen to relax on the wide verge and watch the TV. In fact my reception was decidedly poor. Is it too much to expect people to use the local recycling facilities?

Trevor Rickard

The Willows, Dymock

Cul-de-sac on the east side of the B4215.

Jaggery

Former Ann Cam's School, Dymock

Viewed across the B4215. The school was named in memory of 18th century Dymock resident Miss Ann Cam who bequeathed money to build a village school. The date stone shows 1825. Grade II listed in 1987. The present-day school is several hundred metres away. Link

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The Old Cottage, Dymock

The medieval timber-framed thatched house (probably 15th century) was Grade II listed in 1954.

Jaggery

Laburnum Cottage and The Old Cottage, Dymock

Laburnum Cottage is on the left, The Old Cottage Link on the right.

Jaggery

Wood's Cottage, Dymock

Located near the northern end of the village, the thatched, part timber-framed cottage dates from c1500, altered in later centuries, including a late 20th century extension. Grade II listed in 1987.

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