Fretherne Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Fretherne Wood

Saul church I wonder if this village used to be called Paul... shame it&#039;s not on the way to a place called Damascus. — Saul church Credit: mym

Fretherne Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is nestled in the heart of the Severn Vale, providing a tranquil escape from the surrounding urban areas. The wood is easily accessible, situated near the village of Fretherne and just a short distance from the town of Frampton-on-Severn.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy allows little light to penetrate to the forest floor, resulting in a rich understory of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. The woodland is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, with resident species including deer, badgers, foxes, and a plethora of bird species.

Fretherne Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, enabling visitors to explore the natural beauty and serenity of the woodland. The paths wind through the trees and alongside a small stream, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and nature observation. With the changing seasons, visitors can witness the stunning displays of autumn colors or the vibrant blooms of springtime.

The wood is managed by a local conservation group in collaboration with forestry experts to ensure its long-term sustainability and preservation. It is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique biodiversity and ecological importance.

Fretherne Wood is a cherished natural gem in Gloucestershire, attracting nature enthusiasts, walkers, and those seeking solace in the beauty of the great outdoors.

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Fretherne Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.782342/-2.3907195 or Grid Reference SO7309. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saul church

I wonder if this village used to be called Paul... shame it's not on the way to a place called Damascus.

mym

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

High Street, Saul

Looking north along High Street from just north of the junction with Church Lane. Saul has a pub and garage but no shop or post office.

Phil Champion

G&S Canal and former Cadbury's factory

Cadbury's opened a factory adjacent to the Gloucester & Sharpness canal near Fretherne Bridge in 1916. The factory produced chocolate crumb from ground cocoa beans, sugar, and milk from local farms before being transported to the Bournville factory in Birmingham by narrowboat. The silo in the centre of the picture was added later to provide additional storage. The factory is now occupied by several businesses including Shipton Mill.

Phil Champion

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

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