Caroline's Clump

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Caroline's Clump

Farmland This lane runs between the A46 and Chavenage house. The hay has been harvested and is lying ready to be collected. This part of the Cotswolds is exposed and this road is one of the windiest. Historic maps show a windmill nearby. — Farmland Credit: Peter Kwan

Caroline's Clump is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Nestled within the heart of the Forest of Dean, this enchanting area covers approximately 10 acres and is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is named after Caroline, a former local resident who had a deep affection for the forest and its natural beauty. Caroline's Clump is predominantly made up of ancient oak and beech trees, creating a dense and captivating canopy that provides shelter and habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Visitors to Caroline's Clump can expect to find a well-maintained network of walking trails that wind through the woodland, allowing for peaceful strolls and opportunities to immerse oneself in the serene surroundings. The paths are suitable for all levels of fitness and are often adorned with wildflowers during the spring and summer months.

Birdwatchers will find themselves in paradise, as the clump is home to an array of species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. With a bit of luck and patience, visitors may even catch a glimpse of elusive creatures such as deer or foxes that call the woodland home.

Caroline's Clump offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a place to connect with nature, breathe in the fresh forest air, and appreciate the beauty of Gloucestershire's woodlands. Whether visiting for a leisurely walk, wildlife spotting, or simply to find solace in nature, Caroline's Clump is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

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Farmland This lane runs between the A46 and Chavenage house. The hay has been harvested and is lying ready to be collected. This part of the Cotswolds is exposed and this road is one of the windiest. Historic maps show a windmill nearby.

Farmland

This lane runs between the A46 and Chavenage house. The hay has been harvested and is lying ready to be collected. This part of the Cotswolds is exposed and this road is one of the windiest. Historic maps show a windmill nearby.

Cranmore Covert Neatly ploughed and harrowed fields occupy most of the square between the A46 and Cranmore Covert - the stand of trees seen to the right of the picture.

Cranmore Covert

Neatly ploughed and harrowed fields occupy most of the square between the A46 and Cranmore Covert - the stand of trees seen to the right of the picture.

Tipputs Inn, Tiltups End Tipputs Inn is situated on the A46.

Tipputs Inn, Tiltups End

Tipputs Inn is situated on the A46.

Cattle grazing near Upper Barton End Farmland to the east of Upper Barton End.

Cattle grazing near Upper Barton End

Farmland to the east of Upper Barton End.

Dry stone wall and bridleway to Tiltups End The bridleway to Tiltups End follows to the right of this wall.

Dry stone wall and bridleway to Tiltups End

The bridleway to Tiltups End follows to the right of this wall.

Stony ground near Cranmore Covert Ploughed fields on the Cotswolds can be extremely stony as can be seen here, pieces of oolitic limestone limit the crop. This is a winter cereal crop with broad bean from the previous crop germinating among the cereal.

Stony ground near Cranmore Covert

Ploughed fields on the Cotswolds can be extremely stony as can be seen here, pieces of oolitic limestone limit the crop. This is a winter cereal crop with broad bean from the previous crop germinating among the cereal.

Cranmore Cottages and Cranmore Dairy Cranmore Cottages and to the left Cranmore Dairy viewed from the footpath as is crosses the field to the south-east.

Cranmore Cottages and Cranmore Dairy

Cranmore Cottages and to the left Cranmore Dairy viewed from the footpath as is crosses the field to the south-east.

Road to Chavenage Green Viewed from near Cranmore Cottages.

Road to Chavenage Green

Viewed from near Cranmore Cottages.

Chavenage House Chavenage House is a privately owned Cotswold manor house which is open to the public through the summer months. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.hha.org.uk/Property/373/Chavenage-House#opening" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.hha.org.uk/Property/373/Chavenage-House#opening">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>

The house has been used for a number of film and TV productions including the 2015 BBC remake of &#039;Poldark&#039; when it was the setting for Trenwith. It was also featured in Nick Crane&#039;s &#039;Great British Journeys&#039;. Additional text added March 2015.

Chavenage House

Chavenage House is a privately owned Cotswold manor house which is open to the public through the summer months. See: Link

The house has been used for a number of film and TV productions including the 2015 BBC remake of 'Poldark' when it was the setting for Trenwith. It was also featured in Nick Crane's 'Great British Journeys'. Additional text added March 2015.

Autumn colours at Chavenage Green Avenue of trees (Lime I think) on the road through Chavenage Green.

Autumn colours at Chavenage Green

Avenue of trees (Lime I think) on the road through Chavenage Green.

Longtree Bottom Track through the wooded valley of Longtree Bottom.

Longtree Bottom

Track through the wooded valley of Longtree Bottom.

Ledgemore Bottom A footpath crossing a field in a Cotswold valley near Ledgemore Pond.

Ledgemore Bottom

A footpath crossing a field in a Cotswold valley near Ledgemore Pond.

Vale Farm, Avening Afternoon autumn sun lights Vale Farm which is located in a valley to the west of the village of Avening.

Vale Farm, Avening

Afternoon autumn sun lights Vale Farm which is located in a valley to the west of the village of Avening.

Larch Covert viewed from Ledgemore Bottom Larch Covert can be seen beyond the field on the opposite side of the valley. Viewed here from the footpath passing along Ledgemore Bottom.

Larch Covert viewed from Ledgemore Bottom

Larch Covert can be seen beyond the field on the opposite side of the valley. Viewed here from the footpath passing along Ledgemore Bottom.

Cattle feeder beside Broad Newell Covert The 1940s OS map indicates the footpath passing through here follows the route of a Roman road, though this is not shown on the current map.

Cattle feeder beside Broad Newell Covert

The 1940s OS map indicates the footpath passing through here follows the route of a Roman road, though this is not shown on the current map.

Sheep grazing in a field by Shiptons Grave Lane A footpath crosses diagonally across this field to Shiptons Grave Lane. A salt lick for the sheep can be seen to the right of the electric fence post in the foreground.

Sheep grazing in a field by Shiptons Grave Lane

A footpath crosses diagonally across this field to Shiptons Grave Lane. A salt lick for the sheep can be seen to the right of the electric fence post in the foreground.

Upper Barton End Cotswold stone built houses at Barton End.

Upper Barton End

Cotswold stone built houses at Barton End.

Longtree Bottom After rain this wooded valley can be very wet.

Longtree Bottom

After rain this wooded valley can be very wet.

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Caroline's Clump is located at Grid Ref: ST8596 (Lat: 51.667554, Lng: -2.20617)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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