Selsley Ride

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Selsley Ride

Woodchester Mansion Credit: Helena Downton

Selsley Ride is a picturesque woodland area located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, this idyllic spot is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The ride is surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, creating a peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy.

The woodland in Selsley Ride is primarily made up of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating dappled patterns of light and shade on the forest floor. The woodland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer, which can often be spotted among the trees.

There are numerous walking trails that wind through Selsley Ride, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths are well-maintained and easy to navigate, making them suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, hikers can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills and charming villages.

Selsley Ride is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and photographers. Its peaceful ambiance and natural beauty make it a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, this woodland area offers something for everyone.

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Selsley Ride Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.718754/-2.2583125 or Grid Reference SO8202. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodchester Mansion

Helena Downton

Lake at Woodchester Park

Helena Downton

Wind Turbine at Nympsfield

A solitary wind turbine just outside the village of Nympsfield in the Cotswolds

Colin Travis

Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club

Planes on the air strip at the Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club

Colin Travis

Lone Generator at Lynch Knoll

The wind turbine is in an ideal spot for steady winds

Jack Hill

Views from Selsley Ridge

View of Selsley and Caincross

Nat Bocking

Woodchester Mansion in snow

Alex Cameron

Selsley

The B4066 road rises through Selsley a bit too steeply for this cyclist. Randwick rises across the other side of the valley.

Peter Kwan

Parkmill Pond

Parkmill Pond is the last in the chain of man-made lakes in Woodchester Park.

Tamara Kwan

Kennel Pond

This is between Kennel Pond and Parkmill Pond looking towards Kennel Pond. These ponds are a chain of man-made ponds in Woodchester Park.

Tamara Kwan

Woodchester Mansion

Woodchester Mansion is an uncompleted Victorian Dream. This is the ground floor corridor, looking from the entrance hall towards the Drawing Room and Chapel. Now the haunt of rare bats, the house is open to the public at certain times.

David Exworth

Selsley. All Saints church

This church which was built in 1862, was copied from one in the Austrian Tyrol, the designer was G.F.Bodley.

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North Woodchester church

St Mary's Church in north Woodchester was consecrated in 1863. It replaced a previous church which was located on a different site in Woodchester, and was pulled down in the mid 1800s.

Sharon Loxton

Uneven ground on Selsley Common

The humpy, bumpy nature of the ground in this area of Selsey Common is because there was once a fairly large Cotswold stone (oolitic limestone) quarry here. The quarry was already disused by 1888, as indicated on maps of that date.

Sharon Loxton

Convent of Poor Clares, Woodchester

This convent of Franciscan nuns was established in 1860. Between 1862 and 1927 there was also an orphanage for girls on this site.

Sharon Loxton

Frogmarsh Mill

The mill was already in use by 1658 and continued producing cloth until mid 1800s. The buildings date from the 19th Century. The Woodchester area was ideal for cloth manufacture because of deep valleys and rapid streams in this part of the Cotswolds.

Sharon Loxton

Teasel Tower

Once part of Frogmarsh woollen mill, the teasel tower dates from the early 1600s. It has been converted into a private residence.

Sharon Loxton

Cows on Selsley Common

With so much land to roam on, these cows have chosen to find pasture perilously close to the B4066. Cattle grids placed a strategic locations prevent the cattle from straying from the commonland.

Sharon Loxton

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Selsley Ride is located at Grid Ref: SO8202 (Lat: 51.718754, Lng: -2.2583125)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire