Nethermore Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Nethermore Wood

Bowood House, Wiltshire The entrance to Bowood in Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire.
Bowood House, Wiltshire Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Nethermore Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Wiltshire, in the southern part of England. Covering an area of approximately 300 acres, this enchanting forest is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is primarily composed of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, including oak, beech, ash, and pine, which create a vibrant and tranquil atmosphere throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Nethermore Wood offers a variety of walking trails, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes, catering to different levels of fitness and interests. Along these paths, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a diverse range of bird species. The forest also provides a habitat for numerous insects and small mammals.

In addition to its natural beauty, Nethermore Wood is also steeped in history. It is believed that the woodland has been in existence for centuries, and remnants of ancient settlements can still be found within its boundaries. The wood has also been used as a source of timber over the years, which has contributed to its well-managed and sustainable ecosystem.

Overall, Nethermore Wood is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonders of the English countryside while enjoying the rich biodiversity and historical significance of the area.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.419277/-2.0771039 or Grid Reference ST9468. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bowood House, Wiltshire The entrance to Bowood in Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire.
Bowood House, Wiltshire
The entrance to Bowood in Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire.
Bowood House and gardens [41] Looking across the golf course to the clubrooms and hotel. Seen from the footpath.
Bowood is a Georgian country house of circa 1754 with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The existing house is only a small part of the original building which was mostly derelict after use by the RAF and as a school and it was demolished in 1956. Bowood is the home of the Marquis of Lansdowne and it has been open to the public since 1975. The house is listed, grade I, with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253268" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253268">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> The garden, amounting to some 550 hectares, is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000336" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000336">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>
Bowood House and gardens [41]
Looking across the golf course to the clubrooms and hotel. Seen from the footpath. Bowood is a Georgian country house of circa 1754 with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The existing house is only a small part of the original building which was mostly derelict after use by the RAF and as a school and it was demolished in 1956. Bowood is the home of the Marquis of Lansdowne and it has been open to the public since 1975. The house is listed, grade I, with much detail at: LinkExternal link The garden, amounting to some 550 hectares, is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Bowood House and gardens [42] A closer look at the clubhouse, seen from the footpath.
Bowood is a Georgian country house of circa 1754 with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The existing house is only a small part of the original building which was mostly derelict after use by the RAF and as a school and it was demolished in 1956. Bowood is the home of the Marquis of Lansdowne and it has been open to the public since 1975. The house is listed, grade I, with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253268" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253268">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> The garden, amounting to some 550 hectares, is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000336" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000336">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>
Bowood House and gardens [42]
A closer look at the clubhouse, seen from the footpath. Bowood is a Georgian country house of circa 1754 with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The existing house is only a small part of the original building which was mostly derelict after use by the RAF and as a school and it was demolished in 1956. Bowood is the home of the Marquis of Lansdowne and it has been open to the public since 1975. The house is listed, grade I, with much detail at: LinkExternal link The garden, amounting to some 550 hectares, is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Cricket pavilion, Spye Park Spye Park Cricket Club <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.spyepark.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.spyepark.co.uk/">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> was founded in 1882, originally for workers on the Spye Park estate, where the ground is located in a secluded yet magnificent setting.  The pavilion, like many buildings in the immediate area, is thatched.  This evening a match was about to begin against Broughton Gifford CC.
Cricket pavilion, Spye Park
Spye Park Cricket Club LinkExternal link was founded in 1882, originally for workers on the Spye Park estate, where the ground is located in a secluded yet magnificent setting. The pavilion, like many buildings in the immediate area, is thatched. This evening a match was about to begin against Broughton Gifford CC.
Houses on Bowden Hill
Houses on Bowden Hill
Entrance to Spye Park Grade II* listed gate lodge to Spye Park. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1033912" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1033912">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> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1033912?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1033912?section=official-list-entry">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>
Entrance to Spye Park
Grade II* listed gate lodge to Spye Park. LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
St Ann's Church under repair and road works
St Ann's Church under repair and road works
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: rear view
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: rear view
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (A)
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (A)
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (B)
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (B)
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (C) For more about the war memorial see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/23899" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/23899">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>
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (C)
For more about the war memorial see LinkExternal link
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (D)
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (D)
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (E) The CWGC grave on the left is for the Chivers Brothers <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/community/8383" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/community/8383">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>
To the right is their brother George
Saint Anne, Bowden Hill: churchyard (E)
The CWGC grave on the left is for the Chivers Brothers LinkExternal link To the right is their brother George
Lansdown Arms
Lansdown Arms
The Golden Gate entrance to Bowood House Now the entrance to the Golf Club
The Golden Gate entrance to Bowood House
Now the entrance to the Golf Club
A glimpse of Pewsham House [1] Seen from the bridleway is this tantalizing glimpse of Pewsham House, a delightful red brick house built in 1892.  Listed grade II with details at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1239933" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1239933">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>
A glimpse of Pewsham House [1]
Seen from the bridleway is this tantalizing glimpse of Pewsham House, a delightful red brick house built in 1892. Listed grade II with details at LinkExternal link
A dip in the bridleway The surfaced track, a public bridleway, leads to Nocketts Hill and on towards Lacock.  Here the track dips sharply down to cross Cocklemore Brook before rising again.
A dip in the bridleway
The surfaced track, a public bridleway, leads to Nocketts Hill and on towards Lacock. Here the track dips sharply down to cross Cocklemore Brook before rising again.
Gently flows the brook The surfaced track, a public bridleway, crosses the gently flowing Cocklemore Brook.
Gently flows the brook
The surfaced track, a public bridleway, crosses the gently flowing Cocklemore Brook.
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Nethermore Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST9468 (Lat: 51.419277, Lng: -2.0771039)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

What 3 Words

///glad.blacken.dignify. Near Lacock, Wiltshire

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