Nursery Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Nursery Wood

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. — Stone Stile, Ozleworth Park Credit: Mike Kom

Nursery Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of native British species such as oak, beech, and ash. These majestic trees provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. The forest floor is adorned with a tapestry of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem.

Nursery Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the forest at their leisure. These trails wind through the woodland, passing by babbling brooks, tranquil ponds, and secluded clearings. The wood also boasts a designated picnic area, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Aside from its natural beauty, Nursery Wood also holds historical significance. It is believed that the wood has been in existence for hundreds of years and was once part of a larger royal hunting forest. Today, remnants of this historical past can still be seen, with ancient earthworks and boundary markers scattered throughout the woodland.

Nursery Wood is a popular destination for families, nature lovers, and photographers, offering a serene and enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a wildlife spotting expedition, or a picnic among nature, Nursery Wood has something to offer for everyone.

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Nursery Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.635983/-2.2734322 or Grid Reference ST8193. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Milestone, A46, Lasborough

On the SE verge just North of the Lasborough turn. Plate missing. Cut Benchmark representing 192.8 m ASL. MS erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Map describes mileage as "Gloucester 18 / Bath 20". Inscription (was): BATH / XX / GLOUᴿ / XVIII Milestone Society National ID: GL_BAGL20

Mr Red

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, Newington Bagpath GS2069

Near St Bartholomew's Church on Gloucestershire footpath NKS39.

Mike Kom

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, Boxwell

On Gloucestershire footpaths NBL11 & LHT3, and on the boundary between the parishes of Boxwell with Leighterton and Hillesley & Tresham. This "Fallen Idle" is the remains of a slab in the wall of Stonehill Wood. The view is NE looking out of the wood, the view looking in is ST8091 : Stone Stile, Boxwell.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Boxwell

On Gloucestershire footpaths NBL11 & LHT3, and on the boundary between the parishes of Boxwell with Leighterton and Hillesley & Tresham. This "Fallen Idle" is the remains of a slab in the wall of Stonehill Wood. The view is SW looking into the wood, the view looking out is ST8091 : Stone Stile, Boxwell.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Tresham

A "Fallen Idle" on Gloucestershire footpath LHT3, on the remains of the NW wall of Stonehill Wood. The view is looking South, the view North is ST8091 : Stone Stile, Tresham.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Tresham

A "Fallen Idle" on Gloucestershire footpath LHT3, on the remains of the NW wall of Stonehill Wood. The view is looking North, the view South is ST8091 : Stone Stile, Tresham.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Leighterton

A "Fallen Idle" on Gloucestershire footpath NBL10 at a point where a field boundary has been removed, except for the feature on the right of the image.

Mr Red

Tractor and trailer turning on to A46

Heading north.

Robin Webster

A46 heading north

Towards Stroud.

Robin Webster

A46 heading north

Towards Stroud.

Robin Webster

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