The Plantation

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

The Plantation

Stroud junior School This sign saying &quot;Danger children at Play&quot; struck me a rather amusing and beyond the wall can be seen a snippet of Stroud. — Stroud junior School Credit: Jack Hill

The Plantation, located in Gloucestershire, England, is a picturesque woodland area encompassing approximately 500 acres of land. Nestled within the beautiful Forest of Dean, this vast plantation offers visitors a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The Plantation is renowned for its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for the various wildlife that calls this area home. The lush undergrowth is teeming with an array of flora, such as bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the woodland.

This woodland paradise is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike, with numerous walking trails crisscrossing the area. The trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and seasoned hikers. Along the way, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and catch glimpses of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

The Plantation is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as cycling, horseback riding, and picnicking. Cyclists can explore the plantation's network of cycling trails, while equestrians can take advantage of the designated horse-riding paths. Families and friends can enjoy a leisurely picnic amidst the tranquil surroundings, making memories amidst nature's beauty.

Overall, The Plantation in Gloucestershire offers a serene and idyllic retreat for those seeking solace in the heart of nature. With its diverse ecosystem, stunning landscapes, and various recreational opportunities, it is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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The Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.760568/-2.2058839 or Grid Reference SO8506. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stroud junior School

This sign saying "Danger children at Play" struck me a rather amusing and beyond the wall can be seen a snippet of Stroud.

Jack Hill

Cider with Rosie

This rather overgrown cider press is just off the B4070, where the path leads up to Wickridge Hill. It's only a quarter of a mile from Slad where Laurie Lee, of "Cider with Rosie" fame was a regular at the Woolpack Inn

Bob Tinley

Pitchcombe (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church

ChurchCrawler

Stratford Park Lido

View through turnstiles of 1930's open air lido with cast concrete diving boards and the modern leisure centre next door in Stratford Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Nat Bocking

St Laurence Church

Stroud parish church, St Laurence through the early morning mist shortly before 9am. The foreground wall is alongside Landsdown road and past that is Bank Gardens.

Peter Kwan

Slad

The village of Slad lies in one of the valleys above Stroud and is famous as the home of writer Laurie Lee and the setting for his book 'Cider with Rosie'.

Philip Halling

Farm building to the north of Worgan's Farm, Slad

This farm building is on top of a hill above the village of Slad.

Philip Halling

View across the Slad valley to Knapp Lane

Philip Halling

Holy Trinity Church, Slad

Philip Halling

Rose Bank, cottage in the village of Slad

A fairly typical Cotswold-stone cottage in the Slad valley. In fact this one is the former home of the late Laurie Lee, the author whose book, 'Cider with Rosie' reflected on his childhood in the Slad valley. The cottage is Grade II listed. Historic England description PAINSWICK SLAD SO 80 NE 5/301 Rose Bank II Detached cottage. Early C18 front, C19 back wing. Coursed and squared rubble, concrete tile roof, large external gable stack on outer end of wing and 2 small gable stacks to main blocks. A T-plan, with symmetrical north facing main block to which long service wing probably added later. North front is 2½ storeys, 5-windowed, three 2-light gabled dormers with some leaded glazing over 3:2:2:3- light transomed casements at first and ground floors, all to wood lintels, but window 2 is blank at each level. C18 wide plank door in chamfered surround centrally. Back wing includes two 3-light chamfer mullioned casements with stopped drip and a lean-to in the internal angle, and a 2-light over plank door, also a 3-light dormer. Interior: various chamfered beams and C19 plank and rail doors. Birthplace of Laurie Lee, who still was in the house (April 1984). Not to be confused with Rose Cottage (q.v.). Source: Link

Philip Halling

Whiteshill Church

Whiteshill church is situated at the southern end of Whiteshill and just north of Stroud. The church was opened in 1840.

Vincent Jones

Farmland below Whiteshill

Cotswold farmland to the east and below Whiteshill village. 2Km north of Stroud.

Vincent Jones

Whiteshill village

Whiteshill village is 2Km north of Stroud. The Cotswold Way path is 1Km to the west in Standish woods.

Vincent Jones

Painswick Stream

Painswick Stream flowing South-west close to Wades Mill not far from Pitchcombe.

Vincent Jones

Farmland at Wick Street

Cotswold farmland close to Painswick. The houses are on Wick street a lane that runs between the Painswick Old road and Stepping Stone lane. An old link between Painswick and Stroud.

Vincent Jones

High Street, Stroud

Stroud's main shopping street, situated on a steep hill. Taken at 6pm on a Saturday, after the shops have shut.

David Gruar

Lake at Stratford Park, Stroud

Stratford park was originally a private house belonging to the Stratford family. It was donated to the town council as a public park in the 1930s and today contains a leisure centre and a museum among other attractions.

David Gruar