Pennyhill Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Pennyhill Wood

Chalford from railway line Looking towards High Street at Chalford, with Coppice Hill further up. Chalford Baptist Church is visible at top mid-right of picture.
Chalford from railway line Credit: Clint Mann

Pennyhill Wood is a tranquil and picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including majestic oaks, beeches, and birches, which form a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with an array of native wildflowers, such as bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a vibrant and colorful carpet during the spring months.

Pennyhill Wood offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths meander through the woodland, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and peaceful ponds. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the variety of avian species that call this forest home, including great spotted woodpeckers, tawny owls, and chiffchaffs.

The wood is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures the preservation of its ecological balance and the protection of its wildlife. There are designated picnic areas and benches throughout the forest, providing visitors with the perfect opportunity to relax and immerse themselves in the serenity of their surroundings.

Pennyhill Wood is open to the public year-round and offers a magical escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are seeking a peaceful stroll, a family picnic, or a chance to connect with nature, this charming woodland is sure to captivate and inspire all who visit.

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Pennyhill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.719963/-2.1536726 or Grid Reference SO8902. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chalford from railway line Looking towards High Street at Chalford, with Coppice Hill further up. Chalford Baptist Church is visible at top mid-right of picture.
Chalford from railway line
Looking towards High Street at Chalford, with Coppice Hill further up. Chalford Baptist Church is visible at top mid-right of picture.
Track and bridleway Towards Upper Hill Farm.
Track and bridleway
Towards Upper Hill Farm.
Cotswolds pasture land To the north-west of France Lench.
Cotswolds pasture land
To the north-west of France Lench.
Across the (disused) Thames & Severn Canal Seen walking west, towards Stroud and the Severn.
Across the (disused) Thames & Severn Canal
Seen walking west, towards Stroud and the Severn.
Lynch Road, France Lynch
Lynch Road, France Lynch
Footpath in Dimmel's Dale
Footpath in Dimmel's Dale
Steep Path in Oldhills Wood
Steep Path in Oldhills Wood
Gliders on Aston Down airfield The field between the boundary fence and runways is planted with oilseed rape.
Gliders on Aston Down airfield
The field between the boundary fence and runways is planted with oilseed rape.
Milestone at Chalford Water Works on the towpath of the Thames & Severn canal. Plate is a true copy of the original which is in the Canal centre at Walbridge.

Walbridge 5 / Inglesham 23¾ 

Milestone Society National ID: TSC-05
Milestone at Chalford Water Works
on the towpath of the Thames & Severn canal. Plate is a true copy of the original which is in the Canal centre at Walbridge. Walbridge 5 / Inglesham 23¾ Milestone Society National ID: TSC-05
Aston Down Airfield: aerial 2019 Now home to the Cotswold Gliding Club.
Aston Down Airfield: aerial 2019
Now home to the Cotswold Gliding Club.
Milestone, A419 (old road) By the entrance to Westley Farm, on the verge of the original route of the road. The area is the Junction of the Cirencester Road and the Stroud Road. This particular section of the Cirencester Road was created  during WW2 when Aston Down aerodrome was built, cutting through a road that joined the A419 a mile along.

No record of the inscription. It is 7 miles from Ciren (& Stroud)

Milestone Society National ID: GL_CISD07
Milestone, A419 (old road)
By the entrance to Westley Farm, on the verge of the original route of the road. The area is the Junction of the Cirencester Road and the Stroud Road. This particular section of the Cirencester Road was created during WW2 when Aston Down aerodrome was built, cutting through a road that joined the A419 a mile along. No record of the inscription. It is 7 miles from Ciren (& Stroud) Milestone Society National ID: GL_CISD07
Charley Barnett's house This house at the bottom of Gypsy Lane, Chalford was
completely obscured by Virginia Creeper.
Charley Barnett's house
This house at the bottom of Gypsy Lane, Chalford was completely obscured by Virginia Creeper.
France Lynch (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church
France Lynch (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church
Lane to Chalford The lane in the view goes down the valley to Chalford and the railway, river and canal are nearby but not visible also following the contours. At this junction one lane climbs to Oakridge and the other to Frampton Mansell.
Lane to Chalford
The lane in the view goes down the valley to Chalford and the railway, river and canal are nearby but not visible also following the contours. At this junction one lane climbs to Oakridge and the other to Frampton Mansell.
Bottom of the gardens, Chalford Bottom The gardens on the right back on to the River Frome, and each house has its own bridge giving access to the footpath. The path was originally the towpath of the Thames and Severn Canal, now dry, which runs alongside it to the left. In the distance is an elevated section of the Gloucester-Swindon railway.
Bottom of the gardens, Chalford Bottom
The gardens on the right back on to the River Frome, and each house has its own bridge giving access to the footpath. The path was originally the towpath of the Thames and Severn Canal, now dry, which runs alongside it to the left. In the distance is an elevated section of the Gloucester-Swindon railway.
Aston Down Polo Grounds The Cirencester Park Polo Club, founded 1894. With Chalford visible across the valley.
Aston Down Polo Grounds
The Cirencester Park Polo Club, founded 1894. With Chalford visible across the valley.
Gloucester to Swindon Railway Line A view of the railway as it descends into the valley below Chalford.
Gloucester to Swindon Railway Line
A view of the railway as it descends into the valley below Chalford.
Coppice Hill, Chalford The hill heads south down the valley side to the main road at the bottom.
Coppice Hill, Chalford
The hill heads south down the valley side to the main road at the bottom.
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Pennyhill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO8902 (Lat: 51.719963, Lng: -2.1536726)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.719963,-2.1536726
Chalford
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: village
Postal Code: GL6
Source: NPE
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Bus Stop
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Bench: yes
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7214404/-2.1530068
Bus Stop
The Old Silk Mill
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7207958/-2.1605244
Bus Stop
Dark Lane
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.721693/-2.1565533
Bus Stop
Dark Lane
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Naptan Indicator: Opp
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: London Rd A419
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
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Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
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Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
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Seamark Type: gate
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Crossing
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Crossing Markings: no
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Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.7233243/-2.1520455
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Gallery Manouche
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Site of Chalford Railway Station
Historic: yes
Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalford_railway_station
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Power: pole
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Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
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Cluster Stroud
Office: yes
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True Function
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.72208/-2.1515788
RMC: The cave
Air Conditioning: yes
Museum: technology
Operator: Retro Collective
Operator Type: private
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Website: https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/the-cave.php
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Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
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Wring ring
Artist Name: Alex Chinneck
Artwork Type: sculpture
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Material: metal
Source: https://mastodon.online/@AmiW/111497906186520017
Tourism: artwork
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Renegade Retro Repairs
Craft: electronics_repair
Lat/Long: 51.7206576/-2.1597037
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.7205858/-2.1597069
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.7206018/-2.1596425
Arcade Archive
Air Conditioning: yes
Museum: technology
Operator: Retro Collective
Operator Type: private
Tourism: museum
Website: https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/arcade-archive.php
Wikidata: Q124390850
Lat/Long: 51.720534/-2.1593861
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