Conygre Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Conygre Wood

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

Conygre Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of nature. The wood is situated on the southern slopes of the Cotswold Hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in spring, creating a vibrant and enchanting display of colors.

Several walking trails wind their way through Conygre Wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders. These paths are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of fitness. Along the way, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a multitude of bird species.

Conygre Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its exceptional biological importance. The wood is home to rare species of plants, insects, and fungi, making it an important conservation area.

The wood is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby, and is open to the public year-round. Its tranquil atmosphere, rich biodiversity, and scenic beauty make Conygre Wood a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Conygre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.74243/-2.1916658 or Grid Reference SO8604. 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

Performance outside Stroud Subscription Rooms

Skate Naked perform outside the 'Sub Rooms'

Angus Townley

Toadsmoor Valley

Cotswolds; note colour of stone in the house

Tim Elliot

Bussage (Glos) St Michael's Church

ChurchCrawler

Thrupp (Glos) Tin Church

The grid reference is a bit of a guess as the modern map shows no church and the Geograph 1940s map is unclear but this spot appears to have a church symbol! Not long for this world it seems.

ChurchCrawler

Stroud Town Cemetery Chapel, Bisley Road, Stroud

Taken after an unseasonal snowfall in March

Alex Cameron

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

River Frome in Stroud

Bend in the River Frome showing the remains of an old water mill. It's in the shadow of a railway viaduct, and just over the road from Waitrose.

Tamara Kwan

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

Nether Lypiatt Manor

The former country seat of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

David Gruar

Middle Lypiatt

A fairly sizeable country house, though not as big as the nearby Lypiatt Park or Nether Lypiatt.

David Gruar

Trig point and radio mast above Stroud

Two structures taking advantage of the prominent ridge rising to the east of Stroud. The Bisley road, from which the photo was taken, also uses the ridge to gain the Cotswold plateau, where progress is easier than in the steep and narrow valleys

David Gruar

Bisley Old Road Allotments, Stroud

One of a number of allotments in Stroud, sandwiched between post-WW2 housing developments.

David Gruar

The Vatch from Swifts Hill

Swifts Hill is a nature reserve owned by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, called the Elliot Nature Reserve after the former owners. The Vatch (vatch = valley) is the small cluster of houses directly below; the town of Stroud can be seen beyond.

David Gruar

Stroud from the slopes of Rodborough Hill

The steep hill on the south side of Stroud provides a good view of the town. These lower slopes consist of enclosed pasture, with open common land further up.

David Gruar