Dingle Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Dingle Wood

Lake at Woodchester Park Credit: Helena Downton

Dingle Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, it covers an area of approximately 150 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a dense canopy that provides a haven for a wide range of wildlife. Within its boundaries, visitors can find numerous walking trails, allowing them to explore the wood's enchanting surroundings.

Dingle Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. Its tranquil atmosphere and peaceful surroundings make it an ideal spot for walking, birdwatching, and photography. It is not uncommon to spot animals such as deer, badgers, and foxes as you stroll through the wood.

The wood is also home to a variety of plant species, including bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones, which create a vibrant display of colors during the springtime. These flowers attract a myriad of butterflies and insects, making it a hotspot for nature enthusiasts interested in capturing the beauty of the local ecosystem.

In addition to its natural splendor, Dingle Wood also offers a picnic area, providing visitors with an opportunity to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the peaceful surroundings. It is important to note that the wood is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring its preservation for future generations to enjoy.

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Dingle Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.718327/-2.248018 or Grid Reference SO8202. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lake at Woodchester Park

Helena Downton

Woodchester village

Looking directly west from the edge of Minchinhampton Common. The lower large field to the right is adjacent to the famous Woodchester Orpheus mosaic, part of possibly the biggest and most opulent Roman Villa in the UK. A replica of the mosaic is on display nearby at Prinknash Abbey. Villa May have been home to the governing family of this important area, with Cirencester only 14 miles away and Bath 27 miles.

Richard Haworth

The road from Bear Hill towards Little London

Road on very steep slope at the bottom of Rodborough Common

Angus Townley

Little London

Small hamlet just outside Kingscourt at the foot of Rodborough Common.

Angus Townley

South Woodchester (Glos) Dominican Priory Church

Roman Catholic - the monastic buildings now largely demolished.

ChurchCrawler

Views from Selsley Ridge

View of Selsley and Caincross

Nat Bocking

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

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.

Anonymous 4610

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

New development on the 'Lawn'

Forest Green Rovers sold their old football ground, the 'Lawn' for building development. The work is well under way, as can be seen in this picture. Their eccentric sloping pitch has been replaced by an impressive new stadium, only a few hundred metres away, further up the hill.

Roger Cornfoot