Leaze Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Leaze Wood

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

Leaze Wood is a picturesque forest located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The wood is situated on the outskirts of the village of Leaze and is easily accessible by foot or car.

The wood is predominantly made up of a diverse range of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash. This creates a rich and vibrant landscape, especially during the autumn months when the leaves change color, providing a stunning display of red, orange, and gold.

Within Leaze Wood, there are several well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and discover the natural beauty of the area. Along these trails, there are also informative signposts that provide interesting facts about the different tree species and wildlife that can be found in the wood.

Birdwatchers will find Leaze Wood particularly appealing, as it is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. The wood also provides habitat for small mammals such as squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs.

For those seeking a peaceful and tranquil setting, Leaze Wood offers several designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Camping facilities are not available within the wood, but there are nearby campsites for those wishing to extend their stay.

Overall, Leaze Wood in Gloucestershire provides a wonderful opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the beauty and tranquility of nature.

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Leaze Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.709599/-2.2711988 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

Field Farm

The main building of Field Farm is nestled behind the trees, not visible to the passer-by. This photograph shows the outbuildings and wall which surrounds the farm complex.

Sharon Loxton

Livestock scene

A mixture of cattle and goats in this field on the outskirts of Nympsfield. The windmill on Lynch Knoll can be seen in the far left corner of the photograph.

Sharon Loxton

Dry stone wall

These dry stone walls are made of oolitic limestone (Cotswold stone) and are in good condition compared to many.

Sharon Loxton

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

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