Litteridge Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Litteridge Wood

Lane to Througham Slad One of many such dead-end lanes in the Cotswolds.
Lane to Througham Slad Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Litteridge Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. It covers an area of approximately 40 hectares and is situated near the village of Chipping Sodbury. The wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees provide a rich habitat for a variety of woodland animals, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Additionally, the woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during the spring season, creating a stunning sight for visitors.

Litteridge Wood offers several walking trails and paths that allow visitors to explore its beauty. These trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Furthermore, the wood has designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

The wood is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring its preservation and protection. They actively work to maintain the woodland's biodiversity and encourage sustainable practices within the area.

Litteridge Wood is not only a haven for wildlife but also serves as an important educational resource. It hosts various educational programs and workshops, teaching visitors about the importance of woodland conservation and the role of forests in the ecosystem.

Overall, Litteridge Wood offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in nature and appreciate the beauty of Gloucestershire's woodlands.

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Litteridge Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.750784/-2.1152017 or Grid Reference SO9205. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane to Througham Slad One of many such dead-end lanes in the Cotswolds.
Lane to Througham Slad
One of many such dead-end lanes in the Cotswolds.
The end of the lane at Througham Slad Manor According to OS mapping, the public road appears to carry on another 100m or so from this point. However our country landowners would seem to annex a bit of public property by just putting up a PRIVATE sign with NO TURNING BEYOND THIS POINT to drive home the message. No change in road surface though.
I didn't take the car any further.
The end of the lane at Througham Slad Manor
According to OS mapping, the public road appears to carry on another 100m or so from this point. However our country landowners would seem to annex a bit of public property by just putting up a PRIVATE sign with NO TURNING BEYOND THIS POINT to drive home the message. No change in road surface though. I didn't take the car any further.
Limekiln Lane, 1 Heading south-east towards Waterlane. The beech copse surrounds Bisley long barrow.
It's the time of year when beech trees look black against a sunny winter sky.
Limekiln Lane, 1
Heading south-east towards Waterlane. The beech copse surrounds Bisley long barrow. It's the time of year when beech trees look black against a sunny winter sky.
Entrance to Watercombe House Set in a secluded Cotswold valley.
Entrance to Watercombe House
Set in a secluded Cotswold valley.
Short footpath to Througham The path leads across this field to the stile in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4888965">SO9107 : Lane and stile</a>.
Short footpath to Througham
The path leads across this field to the stile in SO9107 : Lane and stile.
No Through Road to Througham Slad The lane boasts a pre-Worboys sign.
No Through Road to Througham Slad
The lane boasts a pre-Worboys sign.
Unsuitable? I beg to differ; I was able to use this steep, narrow lane without any trouble.
Unsuitable?
I beg to differ; I was able to use this steep, narrow lane without any trouble.
Lane from Througham Slad Nice bit of new-build drystone walling here.
Lane from Througham Slad
Nice bit of new-build drystone walling here.
View over Jones Slad Farm Cotswolds house with a fine southerly aspect.
View over Jones Slad Farm
Cotswolds house with a fine southerly aspect.
Approaching Througham Slad Winter sunlight glints off the shiny grey bark of the beeches.
Approaching Througham Slad
Winter sunlight glints off the shiny grey bark of the beeches.
Cotswolds stream by Calfway Farm This winter stream in full flow feeds the Holy Brook and the River Frome to become part of the Greater Stroud drainage basin.
Cotswolds stream by Calfway Farm
This winter stream in full flow feeds the Holy Brook and the River Frome to become part of the Greater Stroud drainage basin.
Small agricultural structure North of Calfway Lane, Bisley.
Small agricultural structure
North of Calfway Lane, Bisley.
Young cereal field near Bisley Typical Cotswold view in late winter.
Young cereal field near Bisley
Typical Cotswold view in late winter.
The Stirrup Cup, Bisley Walker-friendly pub at the north end of the village.
The Stirrup Cup, Bisley
Walker-friendly pub at the north end of the village.
Notice on the Stirrup Cup Not unfriendly to outdoor-types!
Notice on the Stirrup Cup
Not unfriendly to outdoor-types!
Hayhedge Lane, Bisley The lane leads a to dead end at Battlescombe. Right is Limekiln Lane.
Hayhedge Lane, Bisley
The lane leads a to dead end at Battlescombe. Right is Limekiln Lane.
Track and footpath to Bisley Leading north-west from the lane junction in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5013309">SO9005 : Hayhedge Lane, Bisley</a>.
Track and footpath to Bisley
Leading north-west from the lane junction in SO9005 : Hayhedge Lane, Bisley.
Limekiln Lane Looking south-east from Hayhedge Lane, Bisley.
Limekiln Lane
Looking south-east from Hayhedge Lane, Bisley.
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Litteridge Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO9205 (Lat: 51.750784, Lng: -2.1152017)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.750784,-2.1152017
Battlescombe
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: locality
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q4873221
Lat/Long: 51.7528985/-2.1206022
Fixme: incomplete
Lat/Long: 51.7483005/-2.1198409
Fixme: incomplete
Lat/Long: 51.7469919/-2.1141521
Fixme: incomplete
Lat/Long: 51.7469852/-2.1144084
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.7499991/-2.1197697
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7523024/-2.1117425
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.751781/-2.1159924
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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