Brimscoombe Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Brimscoombe 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

Brimscoombe Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the southwest of England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter to a variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor during springtime, creating a colorful and enchanting display.

Brimscoombe Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers. Visitors may spot deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The wood is crisscrossed by several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the forest and enjoy its tranquil atmosphere. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas, making it an ideal spot for a family outing or a peaceful retreat.

The forest is also of historical significance, with remnants of ancient earthworks and boundary banks dating back to the Iron Age. These archaeological features offer a glimpse into the area's rich past and provide an added layer of intrigue for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Brimscoombe Wood is a haven of natural beauty, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its diverse wildlife, stunning flora, and historical charm, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.

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Brimscoombe Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.639389/-2.2893047 or Grid Reference ST8093. 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

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

In Ozleworth Bottom

This is looking past a benchmark ST8092 : Benchmark in Ozleworth Bottom on the right hand of two posts at the eastern end of Ozleworth Bottom to a flat area (extending into the next square east) that looks as if it was an area of water at some time in the recent past. Unlike a more obvious benchmark close-by ST8092 : Benchmark by a track, this one has recently been made more accessible by the absence of trees cut down because of ash dieback.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark in Ozleworth Bottom

This benchmark (OS description: STO P E SIDE TK S SIDE FOOTPATH) needed a bit of gardening to reveal it, even though a number of trees near it had been removed ST8192 : In Ozleworth Bottom.

Neville Goodman

Unmapped pond near Ozleworth Bottom

There isn't always water in this pond: this image, taken In September, can be compared with December ST8193 : Lake in Ozleworth Bottom.

Neville Goodman

Pond now on OS maps

There is an earlier image of this pond ST8193 : Pond near Ozleworth Bottom. It is now marked on the 1:25000 OS map.

Neville Goodman

Stone Stile, Bagpath

Off a dead-end road connecting with Scrubbett's Lane. Opposite Brook House, on Gloucestershire footpath NKS30, looking SE to a field.

Mike Kom

Stone Stile, Bagpath

On Gloucestershire footpaths NKS26 & NKS27, 65 metres SE from Ashcroft Rd, at its nearest point.

Mike Kom

Newington Bagpath (Glos) St Bartholomew's Church

The sad semi-derelict church, sold by the Gloucester diocese and still awaiting conversion by its new owners at the point of submission of this picture, which dates from 2002

ChurchCrawler

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