Smith's Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Smith's Wood

Shed on the bank of the River Severn at Awre Photographed on a wet and windy November. Much relieved by an excellent pub at the end of the walk. — Shed on the bank of the River Severn at Awre Credit: Jerry Fryman

Smith's Wood is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the woodlands, the village is surrounded by lush greenery and abundant wildlife, making it an ideal retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint charm and peaceful atmosphere. It consists mainly of traditional cottages and houses, some of which date back several centuries. The architecture reflects the heritage of the area, with timber-framed buildings and thatched roofs adding to the village's rustic appeal.

Smith's Wood is well-known for its beautiful forest landscape, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The woodlands are crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural beauty at their own pace. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including ancient oak trees, wildflowers, and various bird species.

The village has a close-knit community, with a small population of friendly and welcoming residents. It boasts a few local amenities, including a village shop, a pub, and a primary school, catering to the needs of its inhabitants.

Smith's Wood is conveniently located within easy reach of the larger towns and cities in the region, such as Gloucester and Cheltenham. This allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of village life while still having access to a range of services and amenities.

In summary, Smith's Wood is a picturesque village nestled in the Forest of Dean, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

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Smith's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.78294/-2.4001472 or Grid Reference SO7209. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shed on the bank of the River Severn at Awre

Photographed on a wet and windy November. Much relieved by an excellent pub at the end of the walk.

Jerry Fryman

Fretherne (Glos) St Mary's Church

ChurchCrawler

Severn Estuary shoreline including Saul Warth

Area prone to flooding around Saul Warth, may become managed realignment scheme.

Jim Mitchell

Hock Cliff

Hock Cliff is stuffed with lower lias fossils like the devil's toenail (Gryphaea Oyster) and ammonites just waiting to be collected from the rubble at the base of the cliff. However they are grey and crumbly and so don't make great specimens. We found an Ichthysaurus vertebra this particular day. There are some hovercraft waiting to go skimming across the mudflats in the distance.

Peter Kwan

Severn Bore

This is the early stage of the Severn Bore where it is a broad whooshing wave travelling up the river that quickly covers the low tide mud and sand. Two fronts can be seen and these are travelling either side of a mudflat called "The Noose". This particular bore was early in the morning on Good Friday.

Peter Kwan

Pylons near Arlingham

The pylons carry electricity across the River Severn. The Severn Way walk continues around the river edge to Hock Cliff, made from Lower Jurassic rocks.

Peter Kwan

The Noose

The section of the river Severn that is known as the Noose sits entirely in the grid square SO7207. The tide is on its way out leaving massive sand banks. The distance to the opposite bank is 2Km. The church at Frampton on Severn is just left of centre.

Vincent Jones

River Severn

The river Severn has nearly completed its journey around the large horseshoe bend by Newnham. From here it starts to open up into the Noose. A large tidal area of mud and sand. The tide is on its way out uncovering the dangerous sand banks. On the horizon is May hill.

Vincent Jones

Bank of the river Severn

Close to Awre this quiet section of the river Severn is a good area for wildlife spotting. The tide is on its way out revealing the massive sand banks. Large pieces of driftwood are deposited along the bank by the high tide.

Vincent Jones

Electric pylons by the river Severn

These very high pylons are used to span the river Severn with power grid cables. In the background centre stands Arlingham church and behind the church on the horizon is May Hill.

Vincent Jones

Fretherne Church

Fretherne church is dedicated to St Mary.

Philip Halling

Roadside ditch at Fretherne

Philip Halling

Overton Farm, Fretherne

Attractive red brick farmhouse in Fretherne.

Philip Halling

Stile on the Severn Way, near Arlingham

With the tide in the River Severn is very wide where it negotiates the large horseshoe opposite Newnham. Due to the river's width taller pylons are used to carry power cables across the river.

Philip Halling

The River Severn near Arlingham

View downstream from the bank of the River Severn to the south of Arlingham. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.

Philip Halling

Teasel on the banks of the River Severn

Teasel on the banks of the River Severn near Arlingham.

Philip Halling

Pylons on the banks of the River Severn

Tall electricity pylons carry the power cables over the River Severn to the south of Arlingham.

Philip Halling

The River Severn at Arlingham

Tall pylons carry electricity power cables across the width of the River Severn. The river here negotiates a large horseshoe bend, the view of the river is downstream and the Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.

Philip Halling

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Smith's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO7209 (Lat: 51.78294, Lng: -2.4001472)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire