Holder's Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Holder's Wood

Field corner
Field corner Credit: don cload

Holder's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is classified as a mixed broadleaf forest, boasting a diverse range of tree species including oak, beech, ash, and birch. The wood is nestled within the enchanting Wye Valley, offering visitors a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Holder's Wood is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and wildlife lovers alike. The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its various nooks and crannies, and discover hidden gems such as babbling brooks and secluded glades.

Wildlife thrives in Holder's Wood, with an abundance of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching. The forest floor is home to an array of flora and fauna, with bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpeting the ground in spring.

The management of Holder's Wood is committed to preserving its natural beauty and biodiversity. Various conservation measures, such as sustainable timber harvesting, have been implemented to ensure the longevity and health of the woodland ecosystem.

Holder's Wood is easily accessible, with a car park available for visitors. It offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude in nature or a family-friendly day out exploring the wonders of the forest. With its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and commitment to conservation, Holder's Wood is a true gem in the Gloucestershire countryside.

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Holder's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.880626/-2.3374854 or Grid Reference SO7620. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field corner
Field corner
Field pond
Field pond
Old railway bridge
Old railway bridge
1641 Battle memorial
1641 Battle memorial
Cabin and footpath
Cabin and footpath
Great Western Railway boundary marker Now still standing at the edge of a field.
Great Western Railway boundary marker
Now still standing at the edge of a field.
Chapel under conversion Tibberton Methodist church has closed and is now being converted into a house.
Chapel under conversion
Tibberton Methodist church has closed and is now being converted into a house.
Pound Cottage, Tibberton One of many cottages in the same style in and around Tibberton. Probably designed by James Medland for the Tibberton Court Estate.
Pound Cottage, Tibberton
One of many cottages in the same style in and around Tibberton. Probably designed by James Medland for the Tibberton Court Estate.
The Stables, Tibberton Court Designed by James Medland c1865, Now dwellings. The tower of Holy Trinity church beyond.
The Stables, Tibberton Court
Designed by James Medland c1865, Now dwellings. The tower of Holy Trinity church beyond.
Footpath to Huntley Road, Tibberton
Footpath to Huntley Road, Tibberton
Prepared field, Tibberton
Prepared field, Tibberton
Grass field, Tibberton Near Griffins Farm.
Grass field, Tibberton
Near Griffins Farm.
Grass field and Griffiths Farm, Tibberton
Grass field and Griffiths Farm, Tibberton
Entrance to footpath near Rudston
Entrance to footpath near Rudston
Tibberton sunflowers A small field next to Buttermilk Lane. It's still unusual, in 2022, to see sunflower crops in the UK. The effects of climate change may affect the growing of this crop in the UK in the future.
Tibberton sunflowers
A small field next to Buttermilk Lane. It's still unusual, in 2022, to see sunflower crops in the UK. The effects of climate change may affect the growing of this crop in the UK in the future.
Grass and maize View towards the edge of Rodway Hill from Whitehall Lane.
Grass and maize
View towards the edge of Rodway Hill from Whitehall Lane.
House on the corner of Bovone Lane, Tibberton
House on the corner of Bovone Lane, Tibberton
Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall was destroyed by an arson attack in May 2008. A new and larger Hall has now been built to replace the original Hall, a former World War II hut, which was put on the site in the early 1950s.
Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall
Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall was destroyed by an arson attack in May 2008. A new and larger Hall has now been built to replace the original Hall, a former World War II hut, which was put on the site in the early 1950s.
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Holder's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO7620 (Lat: 51.880626, Lng: -2.3374854)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Pinchfield Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.8824511/-2.3348495
Holder's Wood
Natural: wood
Source: OS Opendata streetview
Lat/Long: 51.880643/-2.3377287
Bulley Wood
Natural: wood
Source: OS Opendata streetview
Lat/Long: 51.8785912/-2.337823
Dean's Wood
Natural: wood
Source: OS Opendata streetview
Lat/Long: 51.8778891/-2.3349691
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