Cotley Hill Woods

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Cotley Hill Woods

Knook Military Camp
Knook Military Camp Credit: Anthony Parkes

Cotley Hill Woods is a picturesque woodland located in Wiltshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The woods are situated on Cotley Hill, a prominent hill in the region, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a wide range of flora and fauna. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves are just a few examples of the colorful wildflowers that bloom in abundance during the spring and summer months, creating a stunning display of natural beauty.

Cotley Hill Woods is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Numerous bird species can be spotted here, including woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls. The woods also provide a habitat for mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers.

The woodland is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their leisure. These paths lead to hidden clearings, picturesque streams, and ancient ruins, adding an element of intrigue and discovery to any walk in the woods.

Cotley Hill Woods offers a tranquil and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether visitors are seeking a leisurely stroll, a picnic spot, or a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature, this woodland provides an idyllic setting for all.

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Cotley Hill Woods Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.188772/-2.1120603 or Grid Reference ST9243. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Knook Military Camp
Knook Military Camp
Knook Camp
Knook Camp
Lane to Heytesbury
Lane to Heytesbury
Heytesbury - Parish Church St Peter & St Paul's Church, a grand former collegiate pile.
Heytesbury - Parish Church
St Peter & St Paul's Church, a grand former collegiate pile.
Heytesbury - Red Lion Friendly pub with a large riverside beer garden, sited at the west end of the High Street.
Heytesbury - Red Lion
Friendly pub with a large riverside beer garden, sited at the west end of the High Street.
Heytesbury - Post Office The PO is one of the village hubs and also houses a small general store.
Heytesbury - Post Office
The PO is one of the village hubs and also houses a small general store.
Heytesbury - Mill Street Quiet lane with old thatched cottages, south of the High Street.
Heytesbury - Mill Street
Quiet lane with old thatched cottages, south of the High Street.
Heytesbury - Hospital of St John Historic (built post 1765) almshouses at the east end of the High Street.
Heytesbury - Hospital of St John
Historic (built post 1765) almshouses at the east end of the High Street.
Heytesbury - The Angel Inn Historic pub at the east end of the High Street.
Heytesbury - The Angel Inn
Historic pub at the east end of the High Street.
Heytesbury - Font Victorian font (restored 1864-67) of coloured marble inside the parish church, St Peter & St Paul.
Heytesbury - Font
Victorian font (restored 1864-67) of coloured marble inside the parish church, St Peter & St Paul.
Heytesbury Church - Stained Glass Windows within the parish church, St Peter & StPaul.
Heytesbury Church - Stained Glass
Windows within the parish church, St Peter & StPaul.
Heytesbury Church - Memorial Moore family memorial, 1623, inside the parish church of St Peter & St Paul.
Heytesbury Church - Memorial
Moore family memorial, 1623, inside the parish church of St Peter & St Paul.
A36 towards Bath Bypassing Warminster.
A36 towards Bath
Bypassing Warminster.
Heytesbury Road
Heytesbury Road
Ford at Heytesbury A video of this ford at Heytesbury can be viewed at:
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Ford at Heytesbury
A video of this ford at Heytesbury can be viewed at: LinkExternal link
Old Milepost by High Street, Heytesbury Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of NORTON BAVANT (WEST WILTSHIRE District), High Street; Heytesbury; 100m East of A350 roundabout on bend, by the road, on South side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
SALISBURY
18
WARMINSTER
3
Maker:-
Carson and Miller

Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1036421 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036421" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036421">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM18.
Old Milepost by High Street, Heytesbury
Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of NORTON BAVANT (WEST WILTSHIRE District), High Street; Heytesbury; 100m East of A350 roundabout on bend, by the road, on South side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SALISBURY 18 WARMINSTER 3 Maker:- Carson and Miller Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1036421 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM18.
Old Milepost by Park Street, Heytesbury parish Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of HEYTESBURY (WEST WILTSHIRE District), Park Street; Heytesbury; 100m West of junction with the A350, in blocked-off pedestrian section of road, on South side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
SALISBURY
17
WARMINSTER
4

Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1364352 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1364352" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1364352">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM17.
Old Milepost by Park Street, Heytesbury parish
Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of HEYTESBURY (WEST WILTSHIRE District), Park Street; Heytesbury; 100m West of junction with the A350, in blocked-off pedestrian section of road, on South side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SALISBURY 17 WARMINSTER 4 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1364352 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM17.
Cereal crop beside drain, South of Heytesbury
Cereal crop beside drain, South of Heytesbury
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Cotley Hill Woods is located at Grid Ref: ST9243 (Lat: 51.188772, Lng: -2.1120603)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

What 3 Words

///enrolling.sharper.poet. Near Bishopstrow, Wiltshire

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Located within 500m of 51.188772,-2.1120603
Cotley Hill
Ele: 193
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.1885799/-2.1158031
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 51.1865906/-2.1169545
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