Barnhill Covert

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Barnhill Covert

Square Pear A sculpture by Richard Cresswell in the garden at Newark House, an exhibit in &#039;Sculpture in the Garden 2021&#039; — Square Pear Credit: Graham Hogg

Barnhill Covert, located in Gloucestershire, is a captivating woodland area known for its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, this ancient woodland covers an expansive area, providing a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. This lush vegetation not only adds to the area's aesthetic appeal but also provides a vital habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Barnhill Covert is home to an array of wildlife, including various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards. The woodland floor is also teeming with life, with a multitude of woodland plants, wildflowers, and fungi, adding bursts of color and interest throughout the seasons.

Visitors to Barnhill Covert can explore its network of walking trails, which wind through the woodland, offering a chance to immerse oneself in nature and discover hidden gems along the way. The peaceful atmosphere and tranquil surroundings make it an ideal spot for nature lovers, photographers, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The woodland is managed by local conservation organizations, who work to preserve its natural beauty and protect the delicate ecosystem. With its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, Barnhill Covert is a true gem within the Gloucestershire landscape, providing a haven for nature enthusiasts and a valuable resource for the local community.

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Barnhill Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.632949/-2.310965 or Grid Reference ST7892. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Square Pear

A sculpture by Richard Cresswell in the garden at Newark House, an exhibit in 'Sculpture in the Garden 2021'

Graham Hogg

Cyclamen and fallen leaves

In the grounds of Newark House

Graham Hogg

Newark House

A grade II listed building built as a hunting lodge by Sir Nicholas Poyntz in the mid 1500s and extended and remodelled several times over the next 400 years. It was given to National Trust in 1949.

Graham Hogg

Cut Mark: Tresham, Tresham Church

Cut mark on the left side of the porch. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Tresham Church

There is a cut bench mark on the left side of the porch. See Link for a closer view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Stone Stile, Ozleworth Park

To the left of the main gates to the Old Rectory, on Gloucestershire footpath NOZ2 (listed as a Bridleway). Off Blacksmiths Hill.

Mike Kom

Stone Stile, Tresham

On Gloucestershire footpath LHT4, Monarch's Way. Looking from the enclosed path that runs alongside the garden of "Tythe Barn". The view looking in is ST7991 : Stone Stile, Tresham.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Tresham

On Gloucestershire footpath LHT4, Monarch's Way. Looking from the field to an enclosed path that runs alongside the garden of "Tythe Barn". The view looking out is ST7991 : Stone Stile, Tresham.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Tresham

On Gloucestershire footpath LAL9, opposite Stile Cottage which the owners believe had at one time served as a toll house. The view is looking from the road and cottage. The alternative view to the road is ST7991 : Stone Stile, Tresham.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Tresham

On Gloucestershire footpath LAL9, opposite Stile Cottage which the owners believe had at one time served as a toll house. The view is looking to the road and cottage. The alternative view from the road is ST7991 : Stone Stile, Tresham.

Mr Red

Crinkle-crankle wall at Newark Park

A description is contained in the collection Link

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Crinkle-crankle wall at Newark Park

A collection featuring these walls Link

don cload

Ozleworth (Glos) St Nicholas of Myra's Church

Difficult to find but a delightful walk to this church vested in the Churches Conservation Trust

ChurchCrawler

St Nicholas of Myra, Ozleworth

Dave Napier

Newark Park

Originally a 16th century hunting lodge but remodelled in the 18th century. in the care of the National Trust

Roy Douglas

Muscovy Bottom, Newark Park

One of numerous side valleys on the north-west side of Ozleworth Bottom, Taken looking north-east across to Clays Wood from a woodland track on the Newark Park Estate.

Derek Harper