Hanover Firs

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Hanover Firs

Overley Ride, Oakley Wood Within Cirencester Park. The land is private, but the public are allowed to walk, and ride horses, freely through the Park during the day. Dogs, however, are not permitted, a constraint which I find very reasonable and adds to my pleasure, though I know that many would disagree.
Overley Ride, Oakley Wood Credit: David Purchase

Hanover Firs is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it forms part of the larger Forest of Dean, a renowned ancient woodland that dates back thousands of years. Hanover Firs is situated near the village of Parkend, offering visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in nature.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a variety of fir trees, including Norway spruce and Douglas fir, which dominate the landscape with their tall and majestic presence. The dense canopy created by these towering trees provides a sheltered habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and a multitude of bird species.

Hanover Firs is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who are attracted by the serene atmosphere and breathtaking scenery. The woodland boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. As they wander through the forest, visitors can expect to encounter beautiful wildflowers, moss-covered rocks, and ancient trees that have stood the test of time.

In addition to its natural beauty, Hanover Firs also holds historical significance. The woodland was once part of a royal hunting ground, and remnants of the area's past can still be found, such as the remains of a medieval deer park wall. These historical features add a layer of intrigue to the already captivating landscape.

Overall, Hanover Firs in Gloucestershire is a captivating woodland that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Overley Ride, Oakley Wood Within Cirencester Park. The land is private, but the public are allowed to walk, and ride horses, freely through the Park during the day. Dogs, however, are not permitted, a constraint which I find very reasonable and adds to my pleasure, though I know that many would disagree.
Overley Ride, Oakley Wood
Within Cirencester Park. The land is private, but the public are allowed to walk, and ride horses, freely through the Park during the day. Dogs, however, are not permitted, a constraint which I find very reasonable and adds to my pleasure, though I know that many would disagree.
Arable land in Sapperton Park
Arable land in Sapperton Park
Bridleway near Sapperton Judging by the height and thickness of the grass, this does not seem to be well used. Perhaps not surprising, as it doesn't lead easily to anywhere in particular.  It is on the Bathurst Estate.
Bridleway near Sapperton
Judging by the height and thickness of the grass, this does not seem to be well used. Perhaps not surprising, as it doesn't lead easily to anywhere in particular. It is on the Bathurst Estate.
Track in Sapperton Park All part of the Bathurst Estate, but walkers and horse-riders are allowed to roam freely during the day.
Track in Sapperton Park
All part of the Bathurst Estate, but walkers and horse-riders are allowed to roam freely during the day.
Bridleway near Parkcorner Farm Through the gate ahead, the track descends steeply to the upper River Frome.
Bridleway near Parkcorner Farm
Through the gate ahead, the track descends steeply to the upper River Frome.
Overley Road Seen from Park Corner, heading for Daglingworth.
Overley Road
Seen from Park Corner, heading for Daglingworth.
Dorvel Wood Seen from the path between Sapperton and Daneway, across the Frome valley.
Dorvel Wood
Seen from the path between Sapperton and Daneway, across the Frome valley.
Daneway Banks Nature Reserve
Daneway Banks
Nature Reserve
Common Blue Butterfly Male Seen in the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve while looking unsuccessfully for the Large Blue!
The female can be seen at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5469531" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5469531">Link</a>
Common Blue Butterfly Male
Seen in the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve while looking unsuccessfully for the Large Blue! The female can be seen at Link
Common Blue Butterfly Female Seen in the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve while looking unsuccessfully for the Large Blue! 
The male can be seen at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5469414" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5469414">Link</a>
Common Blue Butterfly Female
Seen in the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve while looking unsuccessfully for the Large Blue! The male can be seen at Link
Marbled White Butterfly Seen in the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve while looking unsuccessfully for the Large Blue!
Marbled White Butterfly
Seen in the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve while looking unsuccessfully for the Large Blue!
The Daneway Portal of the Sapperton Tunnel Sapperton Tunnel on the Thames & Severn Canal is the third longest canal tunnel in the United Kingdom at 2.17 miles (3.49km) and was completed on 28 April 1789. Today Sapperton Tunnel remains impassible with a number of significant roof falls, and a complete blockage near the Sapperton end.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cotswoldcanals.net/sapperton-canal-tunnel.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cotswoldcanals.net/sapperton-canal-tunnel.php">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 Daneway Portal of the Sapperton Tunnel
Sapperton Tunnel on the Thames & Severn Canal is the third longest canal tunnel in the United Kingdom at 2.17 miles (3.49km) and was completed on 28 April 1789. Today Sapperton Tunnel remains impassible with a number of significant roof falls, and a complete blockage near the Sapperton end. LinkExternal link
Towpath of the Thames and Severn Canal The canal is 'dry' here since the Sapperton Tunnel, to the east, remains impassible with a number of significant roof falls.
Towpath of the Thames and Severn Canal
The canal is 'dry' here since the Sapperton Tunnel, to the east, remains impassible with a number of significant roof falls.
St Kenelm's Church, Sapperton 'Named after an Anglo Saxon Saint who was mentioned in The Canterbury Tales, St. Kenelm's Church sits in a peaceful dell in the village of Sapperton.' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thamesheadchurches.org.uk/our-churches/sapperton-with-frampton-mansell/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thamesheadchurches.org.uk/our-churches/sapperton-with-frampton-mansell/">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>
St Kenelm's Church, Sapperton
'Named after an Anglo Saxon Saint who was mentioned in The Canterbury Tales, St. Kenelm's Church sits in a peaceful dell in the village of Sapperton.' LinkExternal link
Plaque on the Daneway Portal of the Sapperton Tunnel Showing it was restored by the Cotswold Canal Trust.
Plaque on the Daneway Portal of the Sapperton Tunnel
Showing it was restored by the Cotswold Canal Trust.
The Wood House Aptly-named (gamekeeper's?) cottage in the middle of Oakley Wood, part of the Earl of Bathurst's Cirencester Park Estate.
The Wood House
Aptly-named (gamekeeper's?) cottage in the middle of Oakley Wood, part of the Earl of Bathurst's Cirencester Park Estate.
Rutted track in Oakley Wood. Part of the Earl of Bathurst's Cirencester Park Estate.
Rutted track in Oakley Wood.
Part of the Earl of Bathurst's Cirencester Park Estate.
Cirencester Park, 13 Looking west along Broad Ride.
Some timber for fence posts is being extracted to the left.
Cirencester Park, 13
Looking west along Broad Ride. Some timber for fence posts is being extracted to the left.
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Hanover Firs is located at Grid Ref: SO9503 (Lat: 51.728885, Lng: -2.0629787)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.728885,-2.0629787
Sapperton Hill
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Ele: 200
Natural: peak
Note: Elevation is derived from rough conversion of 655 ft as per NPE
Source: NPE+local knowledge
Lat/Long: 51.7291038/-2.0685723
Man Made: survey_point
Survey Point Structure: pillar
Lat/Long: 51.7283576/-2.0667312
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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