Roadhill Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Roadhill Wood

Pastures above the Lid Brook Valley View south of the Bath Road, west of Colerne.
Pastures above the Lid Brook Valley Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Roadhill Wood is a picturesque forest located in Wiltshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a rich variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, providing a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months.

The wood is crisscrossed with several well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to various points of interest, including a small pond, which is home to a variety of aquatic plants and insects, as well as a diverse range of bird species.

Roadhill Wood is also home to a wide array of wildlife. Commonly observed animals include deer, squirrels, rabbits, and foxes. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and finches.

Visitors to the wood can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and contemplation. There are several seating areas and picnic spots scattered throughout the forest, allowing visitors to take in the natural surroundings while enjoying a snack or a quiet moment.

Overall, Roadhill Wood offers a serene and scenic environment for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Roadhill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.427274/-2.2847977 or Grid Reference ST8069. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pastures above the Lid Brook Valley View south of the Bath Road, west of Colerne.
Pastures above the Lid Brook Valley
View south of the Bath Road, west of Colerne.
Bath Road Heading east towards Colerne.
The control tower for Colerne Airfield can be seen over the hedge, and in the next square north.
Bath Road
Heading east towards Colerne. The control tower for Colerne Airfield can be seen over the hedge, and in the next square north.
Bath Road, Colerne The road grazes the southern edge of the Gridsquare.
looking east towards Colerne.
Bath Road, Colerne
The road grazes the southern edge of the Gridsquare. looking east towards Colerne.
Bowl of landscape Part of the Lid Brook valley to the south of Colerne.
Land-use is mainly pasture and woodland.
Bowl of landscape
Part of the Lid Brook valley to the south of Colerne. Land-use is mainly pasture and woodland.
Seen better days A motor on the Old Bath Road, Colerne.
Seen better days
A motor on the Old Bath Road, Colerne.
View from Tutton Hill Pasture land drops away to the Lid Brook.
The Kingsdown Hill plateau can be seen in the distance.
A small flock of gulls are in the middle distance.
View from Tutton Hill
Pasture land drops away to the Lid Brook. The Kingsdown Hill plateau can be seen in the distance. A small flock of gulls are in the middle distance.
The SW end of the main runway on Colerne airfield
The SW end of the main runway on Colerne airfield
Little used hangars on the periphery of Colerne airfield
Little used hangars on the periphery of Colerne airfield
MoD satellite communication dishes on Colerne airfield
MoD satellite communication dishes on Colerne airfield
Fields Near Hunters Hall Hunters Hall now a residence that in earlier times was a working farm is hidden in the trees on the left of the image. The Fosse Way is behind the hedge on the left.
This field has recently been ploughed and seeded and still shows the straw waste from this years crop.
Fields Near Hunters Hall
Hunters Hall now a residence that in earlier times was a working farm is hidden in the trees on the left of the image. The Fosse Way is behind the hedge on the left. This field has recently been ploughed and seeded and still shows the straw waste from this years crop.
East Lodge to Ashwicke Hall This lodge located at an angle and to and right next to the Fosse Way is now the main entrance to Sabis School which is now located in the hall. The lodge was built in 1857-1860 as well as the current main house to designs by James Kellaway Colling, who also designed the stable. The Sabis school is a private education school that was first started in the 19th C in Lebanon.
East Lodge to Ashwicke Hall
This lodge located at an angle and to and right next to the Fosse Way is now the main entrance to Sabis School which is now located in the hall. The lodge was built in 1857-1860 as well as the current main house to designs by James Kellaway Colling, who also designed the stable. The Sabis school is a private education school that was first started in the 19th C in Lebanon.
Gold in Diamond Wood, 1 The beeches here are approaching their peak of colour this November 2013.
Gold in Diamond Wood, 1
The beeches here are approaching their peak of colour this November 2013.
Gold in Diamond Wood, 2 The beeches here are approaching their peak of colour this November 2013.
Gold in Diamond Wood, 2
The beeches here are approaching their peak of colour this November 2013.
Gold in Diamond Wood, 3 The beeches here are approaching their peak of colour this November 2013.
Gold in Diamond Wood, 3
The beeches here are approaching their peak of colour this November 2013.
Oakford Lane Minor road that descends through beech woodland to Motcombe on the southern edge of the Cotswolds.
Oakford Lane
Minor road that descends through beech woodland to Motcombe on the southern edge of the Cotswolds.
Beeches of Bandywell Wood The colour is peaking this week in November 2013.
Beeches of Bandywell Wood
The colour is peaking this week in November 2013.
Bandywell Wood Colour is provided by beech and larch.
The sign warns that shooting takes place in this privately-owned woodland.
Bandywell Wood
Colour is provided by beech and larch. The sign warns that shooting takes place in this privately-owned woodland.
Bandywell Bottom Dry valley in woodland viewed from Oakwood Lane.
Bandywell Bottom
Dry valley in woodland viewed from Oakwood Lane.
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Roadhill Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST8069 (Lat: 51.427274, Lng: -2.2847977)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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