Cripp's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Cripp's Plantation

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

Cripp's Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, this plantation covers a vast area of approximately 200 acres. The woodland is known for its dense and diverse collection of trees, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The plantation is characterized by a wide range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as deer, badgers, foxes, and a plethora of bird species, making it an ideal location for wildlife spotting.

Visitors to Cripp's Plantation can explore its numerous trails and footpaths, which wind their way through the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The plantation also features a small stream that runs through its heart, adding to its natural beauty.

The woodland is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring its conservation and protection. The Commission regularly carries out maintenance work, such as tree planting, thinning, and harvesting, to sustain the health and vitality of the woodland.

Cripp's Plantation is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also offers recreational activities such as walking, picnicking, and photography. Its peaceful and serene atmosphere makes it an ideal place for relaxation and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Overall, Cripp's Plantation in Gloucestershire, with its diverse tree species, abundant wildlife, and stunning vistas, provides a delightful experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Cripp's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.751804/-2.1012107 or Grid Reference SO9305. 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.
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.
Limekiln Lane, 2 The opposite view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4824246">SO9105 : Limekiln Lane, 1</a>.
Limekiln Lane, 2
The opposite view to SO9105 : Limekiln Lane, 1.
Footpath by Bisley barrow The path heads north from Limekiln Lane to Battlescombe.
Footpath by Bisley barrow
The path heads north from Limekiln Lane to Battlescombe.
Private drive, public path The path cuts through to Hyde's Bottom from Limekiln Lane.
Private drive, public path
The path cuts through to Hyde's Bottom from Limekiln Lane.
Lane to Waterlane The shrub with pinky white flowers is a Viburnun sp, possibly V lantana, Wayfaring Tree.
Lane to Waterlane
The shrub with pinky white flowers is a Viburnun sp, possibly V lantana, Wayfaring Tree.
Viburnum lantana by Limekiln Lane Detail of the shrub seen in context in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5013388">SO9104 : Lane to Waterlane</a>.
Viburnum lantana by Limekiln Lane
Detail of the shrub seen in context in SO9104 : Lane to Waterlane.
Track and footpath Limbricks farm to the right; the footpath heads north to Battlescombe.
Track and footpath
Limbricks farm to the right; the footpath heads north to Battlescombe.
Limbrick's Farm Large Cotswolds farm to the north of Waterlane.
Limbrick's Farm
Large Cotswolds farm to the north of Waterlane.
Track to Rookwoods Limbrick's farm to the left.
Track to Rookwoods
Limbrick's farm to the left.
Dead end lane at Waterlane One of six lanes to radiate out from the junction at the centre of this Cotswolds hamlet.
Dead end lane at Waterlane
One of six lanes to radiate out from the junction at the centre of this Cotswolds hamlet.
Edgeworth, the valley from the top of School Lane School Lane connects the two clusters of Edgeworth through a steep combe.
Edgeworth, the valley from the top of School Lane
School Lane connects the two clusters of Edgeworth through a steep combe.
Pastures at Edgeworth Looking from School Lane to the far hillside of the upper Frome valley.
Pastures at Edgeworth
Looking from School Lane to the far hillside of the upper Frome valley.
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Cripp's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SO9305 (Lat: 51.751804, Lng: -2.1012107)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.751804,-2.1012107
Archaeological Site: megalith
Historic: archaeological_site
Megalith Type: long_barrow
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.7559044/-2.1006309
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.752559/-2.1067399
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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