Breach Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Breach Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the west angle of St John the Baptist's Church. It marks a point 162.739m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Breach Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The forest is situated near the village of Westbury, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Breach Wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a dappled effect on the forest floor. The woodland is also home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

The forest is crisscrossed by several well-maintained footpaths, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its enchanting surroundings. These trails wind through the woodland, leading to hidden glades and peaceful clearings, perfect for a picnic or simply immersing oneself in nature. In spring, the forest floor becomes a colorful carpet of bluebells, adding to the magical ambiance of Breach Wood.

Managed by the local authorities, the wood is carefully conserved to protect its natural heritage. It serves as an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. The forest also contributes to the overall health of the ecosystem by improving air quality and conserving soil integrity.

Overall, Breach Wood is a captivating woodland retreat, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the tranquility of Wiltshire's natural environment.

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Breach Wood Images

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the west angle of St John the Baptist's Church. It marks a point 162.739m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the west angle of St John the Baptist's Church. It marks a point 162.739m above mean sea level.
Prohibited Place This is the small tract of woodland that surrounds the airfield at RAF Colerne. Although no longer an active RAF station it still houses Colerne Airfield which is now home to 21 Signal Regt, Royal Signals, and also home of several Air Training Corps groups.
Prohibited Place
This is the small tract of woodland that surrounds the airfield at RAF Colerne. Although no longer an active RAF station it still houses Colerne Airfield which is now home to 21 Signal Regt, Royal Signals, and also home of several Air Training Corps groups.
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.
Footbridge over Lid Brook The stream flows left to right; the path ascends Tutton Hill to Colerne.
Footbridge over Lid Brook
The stream flows left to right; the path ascends Tutton Hill to Colerne.
Tutton Hill The lane ascends south out of Lidbrook Bottom towards Box.
Tutton Hill
The lane ascends south out of Lidbrook Bottom towards Box.
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.
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Breach Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST8070 (Lat: 51.43198, Lng: -2.2796197)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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