Duntisbourne Common

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Duntisbourne Common

Dark Ride The drive to Pinbury Park. There is a public bridleway to the left of this drive, though it wasn't well marked on the ground.
Dark Ride Credit: David Purchase

Duntisbourne Common is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Duntisbourne Abbotts, this charming forest covers an area of approximately 1,000 acres, offering visitors a serene and natural retreat.

The woodland of Duntisbourne Common is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, mosses, and ferns, further enhancing its natural beauty. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, badgers, and birds, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Duntisbourne Common is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting landscapes at their own pace. These paths lead to hidden glades, babbling brooks, and small ponds, adding to the sense of tranquility and seclusion found within the woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Duntisbourne Common also has historical significance. The remnants of an ancient Roman road can be found within the forest, serving as a reminder of the area's rich past.

Overall, Duntisbourne Common offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or simply immersing oneself in nature, this woodland in Gloucestershire provides a perfect opportunity to connect with the natural world.

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Dark Ride The drive to Pinbury Park. There is a public bridleway to the left of this drive, though it wasn't well marked on the ground.
Dark Ride
The drive to Pinbury Park. There is a public bridleway to the left of this drive, though it wasn't well marked on the ground.
The lane to Edgeworth
The lane to Edgeworth
Crabtree Lane Heading for the Duntisbournes.
Crabtree Lane
Heading for the Duntisbournes.
Arable land near Duntisbourne
Arable land near Duntisbourne
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.
School Lane, Edgeworth
School Lane, Edgeworth
School Lane, Edgeworth Looking north from close to the church and manor house end of the lane.
School Lane, Edgeworth
Looking north from close to the church and manor house end of the lane.
Edgeworth Manor The west front, facing the church, dates from the end of the nineteenth century.
Edgeworth Manor
The west front, facing the church, dates from the end of the nineteenth century.
St Mary's church, Edgeworth
St Mary's church, Edgeworth
St Mary, Edgeworth St Mary's has a Saxon and Norman nave and was drastically restored in 1869-72 with a rood screen added in 1885.
St Mary, Edgeworth
St Mary's has a Saxon and Norman nave and was drastically restored in 1869-72 with a rood screen added in 1885.
Rood screen and loft in St Mary's, Edgeworth Dating from 1885, the deeply cusped tracery echoes the stone chancel rere-arches of 1872.
Rood screen and loft in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Dating from 1885, the deeply cusped tracery echoes the stone chancel rere-arches of 1872.
Chancel at St Mary, Edgeworth The Victorian east window sits above a tiny Norman slit window with 1957 stained glass by the local artist Edward Payne.  All the chancel windows have rere-arches, as do the sedilia, piscina on the right.  A formidable Victorian performance, but what a pity that it extended to scraping the walls.
Chancel at St Mary, Edgeworth
The Victorian east window sits above a tiny Norman slit window with 1957 stained glass by the local artist Edward Payne. All the chancel windows have rere-arches, as do the sedilia, piscina on the right. A formidable Victorian performance, but what a pity that it extended to scraping the walls.
Cusping in St Mary's Two windows, an altar rail and a rood screen all decorated the same way.
Cusping in St Mary's
Two windows, an altar rail and a rood screen all decorated the same way.
Mediaeval stained glass in the chancel of St Mary's Edgeworth
Mediaeval stained glass in the chancel of St Mary's Edgeworth
Nave bench ends in St Mary's, Edgeworth From the restoration of 1869-72.  They are labelled with names of estate properties, allocating where the estate staff were to sit.  The elongated poppy heads are an individual touch.
Nave bench ends in St Mary's, Edgeworth
From the restoration of 1869-72. They are labelled with names of estate properties, allocating where the estate staff were to sit. The elongated poppy heads are an individual touch.
Pews in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Pews in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Pinbury Park The house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088428" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088428">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> stands above the valley of the river Frome and one of its minor tributaries.
Pinbury Park
The house LinkExternal link stands above the valley of the river Frome and one of its minor tributaries.
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Duntisbourne Common is located at Grid Ref: SO9506 (Lat: 51.759676, Lng: -2.0685854)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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