Baunton Copse

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Baunton Copse

Cirencester marketplace looking ESE
Cirencester marketplace Credit: mym

Baunton Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the village of Baunton and surrounded by rolling countryside. The copse is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and vibrant canopy overhead.

The woodland provides a peaceful and tranquil environment, attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers alike. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, such as bluebells in the spring and wood anemones in the summer. This rich undergrowth supports a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals.

Baunton Copse is intersected by a network of footpaths and trails, making it easily accessible to visitors. These paths wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders. The copse also features a small stream, adding to its charm and providing a serene setting for picnics or quiet reflection.

Due to its location in the Cotswolds, Baunton Copse benefits from the region's mild climate, with warm summers and relatively mild winters. This makes it a year-round destination, with each season offering its own unique beauty.

In summary, Baunton Copse is a charming woodland sanctuary, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its diverse flora and fauna, coupled with its scenic trails, make it a haven for nature lovers and a delightful place to connect with the natural world.

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Baunton Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.734382/-1.9670383 or Grid Reference SP0203. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cirencester marketplace looking ESE
Cirencester marketplace
looking ESE
Cirencester Parish Church View from south. Dedicated to St John the Baptist
Cirencester Parish Church
View from south. Dedicated to St John the Baptist
Ermin Street, near Cirencester View south-east along Ermin Street, the former Roman road from Gloucester (Glevum) to Cirencester (Corinium) and beyond.
Ermin Street, near Cirencester
View south-east along Ermin Street, the former Roman road from Gloucester (Glevum) to Cirencester (Corinium) and beyond.
Ermin Street, Stratton Ermin Street running south-east through the village of Stratton, a community separated from Cirencester by former water meadows and mainly composed of a large housing estate
Ermin Street, Stratton
Ermin Street running south-east through the village of Stratton, a community separated from Cirencester by former water meadows and mainly composed of a large housing estate
Cirencester Park and Cecily Hill Barracks Looking east towards Cirencester Parish Church down the main ride of the park, home of Earl Bathurst. On the left are the former barracks, built in 1857 to house the local militia.
Cirencester Park and Cecily Hill Barracks
Looking east towards Cirencester Parish Church down the main ride of the park, home of Earl Bathurst. On the left are the former barracks, built in 1857 to house the local militia.
Cirencester Golf Course Looking west from the Cheltenham Road across Cirencester Golf Course, designed in 1910
Cirencester Golf Course
Looking west from the Cheltenham Road across Cirencester Golf Course, designed in 1910
A417 near Cirencester Looking north-west from the White Way along the A417, Swindon to Gloucester road, near Baunton
A417 near Cirencester
Looking north-west from the White Way along the A417, Swindon to Gloucester road, near Baunton
Salvation Army Thomas Street Cirencester Opposite to the Friends Meeting House
Salvation Army Thomas Street Cirencester
Opposite to the Friends Meeting House
Stratton Church Possibly on the line between squares! This is looking into the square. The church like many locally is some way from the modern suburb, separated by a main road, the old road to Gloucester.
Stratton Church
Possibly on the line between squares! This is looking into the square. The church like many locally is some way from the modern suburb, separated by a main road, the old road to Gloucester.
Baunton Church (winter!) View of the south side of the church
Baunton Church (winter!)
View of the south side of the church
Cirencester, The Fleece Hotel Another of our fine old buildings.
Cirencester, The Fleece Hotel
Another of our fine old buildings.
Cirencester, The King's Head Hotel Another of the town's fine old buildings.
Cirencester, The King's Head Hotel
Another of the town's fine old buildings.
Clearing The Edwardian Dump In Cirencester Looking from the field next to Burford Road towards Arnolds Way Cirencester
Clearing The Edwardian Dump In Cirencester
Looking from the field next to Burford Road towards Arnolds Way Cirencester
Club house for Cirencester Golf Course.
Club house for Cirencester Golf Course.
The bridge of the A 417 over the A 435 near Cirencester.
The bridge of the A 417 over the A 435 near Cirencester.
Gate into The Abbey Estate just off the A429 Beech leaves are on the ground in this late-November view.
Gate into The Abbey Estate just off the A429
Beech leaves are on the ground in this late-November view.
A429 Fosse Way approaching Fosse Corner near Cirencester. Looking south towards the Burford Road junction.
A429 Fosse Way approaching Fosse Corner near Cirencester.
Looking south towards the Burford Road junction.
Traffic lights at Fosse Corner, near Cirencester.
Traffic lights at Fosse Corner, near Cirencester.
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Baunton Copse is located at Grid Ref: SP0203 (Lat: 51.734382, Lng: -1.9670383)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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