Break-heart-hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Break-heart-hill Wood

Frocester Hill Viewpoint Severn Valley view — Frocester Hill Viewpoint Credit: Bill Webb

Break-heart-hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Break-heart-hill, the wood covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a stunning display of colors throughout the seasons. The canopy created by these tall trees creates a shaded and tranquil environment, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. This diverse habitat is home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Nature lovers will delight in the opportunity to spot species such as woodpeckers, deer, and foxes while exploring the wood.

A network of well-maintained trails meanders through the wood, allowing visitors to enjoy leisurely walks or more challenging hikes. Along these paths, visitors can discover hidden streams, ancient stone walls, and even remnants of historical structures that hint at the wood's rich past.

Break-heart-hill Wood is a cherished natural gem in Gloucestershire, offering visitors a peaceful and enchanting escape into nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic with family and friends, or a chance to observe wildlife, this wood provides a serene and captivating experience for all who visit.

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Break-heart-hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.713337/-2.272437 or Grid Reference SO8101. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Frocester Hill Viewpoint

Severn Valley view

Bill Webb

View overlooking the Severn Vale from Hill

This sort of view is one of the reasons we paraglide. We can get interesting views of geographical features from the air as well!

Richard Hellen

Buckholt Wood

From Lever's hill looking across terraced fields on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds towards Buckhold wood.

Sharon Loxton

Looking up Frocester Hill

The view from the top is wonderful. I stopped halfway down the hill to take this shot. People usually have their backs to this.

Pauline E

Woodchester Park car park, near Nympsfield

The car park is reached via an unmade track with, this summer at least, quite a few puddles. The car park, once reached, is unremarkable. Not very busy today.

Brian Robert Marshall

Woodchester Park car park and a pylon, near Nympsfield

The car park isn't hard-surfaced and the pylon isn't unusual. The weather was as dull as this snap.

Brian Robert Marshall

Nympsfield burial chamber

This is very near the carpark viewpoint.

Michael Murray

Frocester Hill viewpoint

From the top of this hill, you can (on a clear day) see many of the places listed here (generally looking in a westerly direction)

Roger

View from top of Frocester Hill.

In the foreground, farmland lies across the valley towards the River Severn and beyond the river is the Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons. May Hill can be seen in the distance , towards the right of picture . Further details are at SO7901 : Frocester Hill viewpoint

Roger

View from Frocester Hill

View to the south-west from Coaley Peak on Frocester Hill. In the middle distance to the left of centre is Cam Long Down, beyond below the wooded hill in the centre is the town of Dursley. To the right is the valley is the Severn estuary.

Philip Halling

View from Frocester Hill

View across the Vale of Berkeley to the Severn estuary and the high ground of the Forest of Dean beyond.

Philip Halling

View to Cam Long Down

View from Frocester Hill to Cam Long Down, which can be seen in the middle distance in the centre. To the right is Dursley.

Philip Halling

Tree on Frocester Hill

Tree on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment on Frocester Hill, beyond is the Vale of Berkeley and the Severn estuary with the high ground of the Forest of Dean on the horizon.

Philip Halling

Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is on Frocester Hill, adjacent to the Coaley Peak Picnic Site, once it was covered by a mound 27m long by 18m wide and with a horned forecourt, it contained between 20 and 30 burials.

Philip Halling

Track to car park, Woodchester Park

Track to the National Trust car park at the west end of Woodchester Park.

Philip Halling

Nympsfield Long Barrow

The remains of a Neolithic burial chamber almost 5000 years old, 17 sets of bones were found here of both adults and children. Maintained by English Heritage.

Neil Owen