Sheep Path Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Sheep Path Wood

Parade of shops, Kingshill Parade, Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos A parade of shops located next to the Oak at Kingshill public house/restaurant. The parade includes takeaways. — Parade of shops, Kingshill Parade, Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos Credit: P L Chadwick

Sheep Path Wood is a picturesque forest located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood is situated on the outskirts of the village of Woolaston, offering visitors a peaceful and tranquil setting to explore.

The forest is characterized by a dense canopy of trees, primarily consisting of oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees provide ample shade and create a rich, diverse ecosystem within the wood. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, offering a vibrant and colorful display throughout the seasons.

Sheep Path Wood is intersected by a network of well-maintained walking paths, allowing visitors to conveniently explore the area. One of the main trails is the Sheep Path, which winds its way through the forest and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide array of bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Sheep Path Wood also holds historical significance. It is believed that the wood was once part of an ancient hunting ground, dating back to medieval times. Today, remnants of old stone walls and boundaries can still be seen, adding to the charm and allure of the woodland.

Overall, Sheep Path Wood in Gloucestershire offers visitors a delightful blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.687756/-2.368408 or Grid Reference ST7498. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Parade of shops, Kingshill Parade, Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos

A parade of shops located next to the Oak at Kingshill public house/restaurant. The parade includes takeaways.

P L Chadwick

Oak at Kingshill (1), 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos

A family run public house and restaurant. In the past it has been known as Ranchers Steakhouse and Kingshill Inn. ST7598 : Oak at Kingshill (2) - sign, 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos. ST7598 : Oak at Kingshill (3) - outbuilding, 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos.

P L Chadwick

Oak at Kingshill (2) - sign, 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos

The sign shows a black and white drawing of the building. It is set on a post near the main road. ST7598 : Oak at Kingshill (1), 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos. ST7598 : Oak at Kingshill (3) - outbuilding, 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos.

P L Chadwick

Oak at Kingshill (3) - outbuilding, 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos

This outbuilding is to be found in the car park of the Oak at Kingshill public house and restaurant. At a guess, and that is all it can be, it might just be an icehouse. Before refrigerators were invented, icehouses were built to store ice and insulating materials. Often the main purpose was to store foods or to keep drinks cool. ST7598 : Oak at Kingshill (1), 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos. ST7598 : Oak at Kingshill (2) - sign, 2 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Glos.

P L Chadwick

Dursley Methodist church

Dates from 1864 Link

Jonathan Thacker

11 Woodmancote, Dursley

A distinguished house of the early to mid eighteenth century Link

Jonathan Thacker

Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

On Clingre Farm, the stone has fallen and stile de-commissioned. Looking SSW, the view NNW is ST7299 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

On Clingre Farm, the stone has fallen and stile de-commissioned. Looking NNE, the view SSW is ST7299 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

Looking NW from the B4060, "The Street", into the Rugby Field. The view SE is ST7399 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe. The stile is adjacent to Stinchcombe Village Hall.

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Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

Looking SE to the B4060, "The Street", from the Rugby Field. The view NW is ST7399 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe. The stile is adjacent to Stinchcombe Village Hall.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

In a field South of the parish church. The stone slab is very much obscured by the brambles and the hedge. This is looking North into the hedge, the view East from the gateway looking into the hedge is ST7298 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe. On Gloucestershire footpath CST32.

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Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

Modern interpretation of the stone stile. This is looking NE to the drive. The view looking out is ST7298 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

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Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

Modern interpretation of the stone stile. This is looking out from the drive. The view looking in is ST7298 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

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Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

Looking from Park Lane. The view looking out is ST7397 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

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Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

Looking out to Park Lane. The view looking in is ST7397 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

On the Cotswold Way, off Park Lane looking North. The view South is ST7497 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Stinchcombe

On the Cotswold Way, looking South to Park Lane. The view North is ST7497 : Stone Stile, Stinchcombe.

Mr Red

Carpenters Arms (1), 32 Uley Road, Dursley, Glos

Traditional public house which, according to the WhatPub website, currently offers real cider but no cask ales. ST7697 : Carpenters Arms (2) - sign, 32 Uley Road, Dursley, Glos.

P L Chadwick

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Sheep Path Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7498 (Lat: 51.687756, Lng: -2.368408)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire