Bulk Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Bulk Wood

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

Bulk Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Spread over a vast area, the wood is known for its dense vegetation and diverse wildlife. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers, attracting visitors from all around the region.

The wood consists mainly of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and vibrant canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the area.

The wood is crisscrossed by numerous trails and pathways, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained paths cater to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers, offering a range of difficulty levels.

Wildlife is abundant in Bulk Wood, with sightings of deer, foxes, badgers, and various species of birds being common. The forest is particularly renowned for its bird population, with birdwatchers often spotting species such as woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards.

The tranquil atmosphere of Bulk Wood makes it an ideal place for relaxation and meditation. Many visitors come to the wood seeking solitude and a chance to connect with nature. The forest also serves as a venue for outdoor events and educational activities, promoting environmental awareness among the local community.

Overall, Bulk Wood in Gloucestershire is a captivating natural haven, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Bulk Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.635271/-2.3033374 or Grid Reference ST7992. 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 Bottom

A view down the northern side of Ozleworth Bottom, photographed from Hillmill Lane.

Kevin Pearson

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