Redding Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Redding Wood

Cider with Rosie This rather overgrown cider press is just off the B4070, where the path leads up to Wickridge Hill. It&#039;s only a quarter of a mile from Slad where Laurie Lee, of &quot;Cider with Rosie&quot; fame was a regular at the Woolpack Inn — Cider with Rosie Credit: Bob Tinley

Redding Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Spanning over a vast area of land, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Redding, offering a tranquil and serene environment for visitors to explore and enjoy.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a stunning canopy of foliage throughout the year. With its dense vegetation and well-maintained trails, it offers a perfect setting for hiking, nature walks, and birdwatching. Redding Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The forest is well-preserved and managed by local authorities, ensuring the conservation of its natural ecosystem. It is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance in terms of biodiversity and ecological value. The wood is accessible to the public and has designated parking areas, making it easily reachable for visitors.

Redding Wood is not only appreciated for its natural beauty but also for its historical significance. It is believed to have been part of the ancient Royal Forest of Dean, dating back centuries. Today, it continues to provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, attracting both locals and tourists who seek solace and connection with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.766813/-2.1745105 or Grid Reference SO8807. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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

Down Farm, Slad

Down Farm and Downhill Mound, the hill with the clump of trees, viewed from across the valley from Redding Wood.

Philip Halling

Woodland track through Piedmont

This track passes a few isolated cottages at the top end of the Slad valley.

Philip Halling

Track through woodland on Down Hill, Slad

Philip Halling

The Frith

The Frith is woodland on a hill between Slad and Painswick, this is a view from The Frith to the north

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

Longridge Village

Longridge overlooks Painswick which lies 1Km to the West.

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

Longridge Court

On the B4070 east of Slad, Longridge is a collection of mainly farming settlements. This is Longridge Court, the largest of the buildings at this location.

Rob Farrow

Catswood Farm

The gateway and drive to Catswood Farm off Catswood Lane.

Rob Farrow

Lane to Catswood

Taken next to Stancombe Farm, the lane this horse and rider are travelling leads to Catswood.

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Longridge

The B4070 east of Longridge Court.

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Dunkitehill bends

A hairpin bend up a steep hill followed by another sharp bend make this little lane from Slad to Catswood quite an interesting drive. The lane here is passing through Dunkitehill Wood.

Rob Farrow

Bridleway to Slad

Three woods meet here, Redding Wood, Catswood and Dunkitehill Wood. This bridleway heads roughly north through Redding Wood hitting a lane that leads to Slad near Steanbridge Farm.

Rob Farrow

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Redding Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO8807 (Lat: 51.766813, Lng: -2.1745105)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire