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North Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

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North Wood

Gates to St. James' Church, North Wraxall The gateway to the church of St. James in North Wraxall.
Gates to St. James' Church, North Wraxall Credit: Kevin Pearson

North Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated in the southern region of the country, this woodland area spans across a vast expanse of approximately 500 hectares. The forest is renowned for its dense and rich vegetation, consisting mainly of a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees, such as oak, ash, beech, and pine.

North Wood is known for its tranquil and serene ambiance, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The forest is interspersed with numerous well-marked trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty while indulging in outdoor activities like walking, jogging, or cycling. These paths wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Wildlife thrives within the forest, with a diverse range of species calling North Wood their home. Visitors might spot an array of creatures, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of birds. It is also a haven for flora, with a vibrant display of wildflowers during the spring and summer months.

The forest is managed by the local council, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. They also provide facilities to accommodate visitors, including picnic areas, benches, and information boards.

North Wood is not only a haven for nature-lovers but also serves as an important ecological asset, contributing to the overall health and balance of the local ecosystem. It remains a cherished natural treasure in the heart of Wiltshire, attracting visitors from near and far who seek solace amidst the beauty of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.463294/-2.2696774 or Grid Reference ST8173. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gates to St. James' Church, North Wraxall The gateway to the church of St. James in North Wraxall.
Gates to St. James' Church, North Wraxall
The gateway to the church of St. James in North Wraxall.
Fosse Farm northerly aspect The front of the farm faces onto the Fosse Way and ancient Roman Trackway.
Fosse Farm northerly aspect
The front of the farm faces onto the Fosse Way and ancient Roman Trackway.
The Old Coach Road The Old Coach Road is now a byway. It leaves the tarmac lane between North Wraxall and the A420 at this point and continues roughly eastwards for a little over 2km to Ford village on the A420.
The Old Coach Road
The Old Coach Road is now a byway. It leaves the tarmac lane between North Wraxall and the A420 at this point and continues roughly eastwards for a little over 2km to Ford village on the A420.
Looking west along The Old Coach Road The byway has a good stone surface at this point.
Looking west along The Old Coach Road
The byway has a good stone surface at this point.
Looking east along The Old Coach Road
Looking east along The Old Coach Road
Aerials on the byway The Old Coach Road provides access to new aerial masts for mobile phones
Aerials on the byway
The Old Coach Road provides access to new aerial masts for mobile phones
The Old Coach Road Byway
The Old Coach Road Byway
Old Hangars At Colerne Airfield This airfield used to house an active RAF base but now it is mainly used by flying schools and Air Training Corps groups. The entrance is just off the old Fosse Way.
Old Hangars At Colerne Airfield
This airfield used to house an active RAF base but now it is mainly used by flying schools and Air Training Corps groups. The entrance is just off the old Fosse Way.
Fosse Way This shows the line of the old Roman road as it heads north and starts to descend into the valley of the Doncombe Brook. The road also make its first significant deviation from a straight line after arriving on the high ground at Bannerdown above Batheaston 4km to the south.
Fosse Way
This shows the line of the old Roman road as it heads north and starts to descend into the valley of the Doncombe Brook. The road also make its first significant deviation from a straight line after arriving on the high ground at Bannerdown above Batheaston 4km to the south.
Horse Rider arriving at the Fosse Way A footpath goes off across the field in the right foreground. The horse rider was arriving at the gate after having ridden round the field in the background. The modern road following the line of the Fosse Way can be seen on the left. There was a gap next to the gate so it was unnecessary for the rider to open the gate.
Horse Rider arriving at the Fosse Way
A footpath goes off across the field in the right foreground. The horse rider was arriving at the gate after having ridden round the field in the background. The modern road following the line of the Fosse Way can be seen on the left. There was a gap next to the gate so it was unnecessary for the rider to open the gate.
Fields at Upper Wraxall All that was left in this large wheat field after harvesting was a few round bales of straw and some stubble.It is just off the Fosse Way
Fields at Upper Wraxall
All that was left in this large wheat field after harvesting was a few round bales of straw and some stubble.It is just off the Fosse Way
Halls Barn Farm Situated right on the Fosse Way just west of North Wraxall this is a large working farm with a considerable number of buildings on both sides of the old Roman road.
Halls Barn Farm
Situated right on the Fosse Way just west of North Wraxall this is a large working farm with a considerable number of buildings on both sides of the old Roman road.
Junction of minor roads at Mountain Bower For a small hamlet there are a lot of roads meeting here! Three roads cross at this point, in the form of a star, so from here you can go in six directions. To be exact, you can if on foot or horseback: one of the six is actually a track which is a Public Bridleway.
Junction of minor roads at Mountain Bower
For a small hamlet there are a lot of roads meeting here! Three roads cross at this point, in the form of a star, so from here you can go in six directions. To be exact, you can if on foot or horseback: one of the six is actually a track which is a Public Bridleway.
Entrance to Ridleys Cheer This unusually named private property has attached to it a 14 acre, plantsmans garden and arboretum. The garden contains a wide range of plants, shrubs and trees, including some 130 different species and cultivars of rose, with tree ramblers reaching to the very tops of some of the trees. Four thousand trees have been planted over a 40 year period of occupancy including: Acers, Magnolias, Fagus, Ilex, Tillia. There are Daphnes in many species and cultivars. See:- <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ridleyscheer.co.uk/gardens_and_arboretum.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ridleyscheer.co.uk/gardens_and_arboretum.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Entrance to Ridleys Cheer
This unusually named private property has attached to it a 14 acre, plantsmans garden and arboretum. The garden contains a wide range of plants, shrubs and trees, including some 130 different species and cultivars of rose, with tree ramblers reaching to the very tops of some of the trees. Four thousand trees have been planted over a 40 year period of occupancy including: Acers, Magnolias, Fagus, Ilex, Tillia. There are Daphnes in many species and cultivars. See:- LinkExternal link
Ridleys Cheer wildflower meadow This 14 acre plantsmans garden is open to the public by appointment. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ridleyscheer.co.uk/gardens_and_arboretum.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ridleyscheer.co.uk/gardens_and_arboretum.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Shown here is a section of the 3 acre, limestone, wild-flower meadow.
Ridleys Cheer wildflower meadow
This 14 acre plantsmans garden is open to the public by appointment. LinkExternal link Shown here is a section of the 3 acre, limestone, wild-flower meadow.
Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701 On Gloucestershire footpath LMA/38 NW of the airfield looking West. The view looking East is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7249155">ST7973 : Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701</a>.
Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701
On Gloucestershire footpath LMA/38 NW of the airfield looking West. The view looking East is ST7973 : Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701.
Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701 On Gloucestershire footpath LMA/38 NW of the airfield looking East. The view looking West is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7249153">ST7973 : Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701</a>.
Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701
On Gloucestershire footpath LMA/38 NW of the airfield looking East. The view looking West is ST7973 : Stone Stile, Colerne GS5701.
Sheep grazing pasture to the East of Down Road
Sheep grazing pasture to the East of Down Road
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North Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST8173 (Lat: 51.463294, Lng: -2.2696774)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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