Billingsborough Wood

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Billingsborough Wood

The Salt Way joins The Ridgeway at New End
The Salt Way joins The Ridgeway at New End Credit: Jeff Gogarty

Billingsborough Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 150 acres, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy during the spring and summer months. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells, wild garlic, and various ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

The wood is home to a wide array of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can spot various bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls, as well as mammals such as foxes, deer, and badgers. The woodland also provides a habitat for many insects, butterflies, and small reptiles.

Billingsborough Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its beauty at their leisure. The paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of sun-dappled clearings and babbling brooks. There are also several picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

The wood is managed by the local council, who work to preserve its natural beauty and ensure the safety of visitors. They organize regular events and guided walks to educate visitors about the wood's history, biodiversity, and conservation efforts.

In conclusion, Billingsborough Wood is a captivating woodland in Warwickshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, witness a vibrant ecosystem, and enjoy peaceful walks amidst stunning scenery.

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Billingsborough Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.23698/-1.9009939 or Grid Reference SP0659. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Salt Way joins The Ridgeway at New End
The Salt Way joins The Ridgeway at New End
Nevill Arms at New End Take from where the Millennium Way joins the Ridgeway.
Nevill Arms at New End
Take from where the Millennium Way joins the Ridgeway.
Deer running across a field Near 145 Park Farm, Alcester and taken from the Millennium Way.
Deer running across a field
Near 145 Park Farm, Alcester and taken from the Millennium Way.
Field boundary next to Coughton Lane
Field boundary next to Coughton Lane
House at start of lane to Coughton Lodge On the Millennium Way.
House at start of lane to Coughton Lodge
On the Millennium Way.
Pond near Coughton Lodge
Pond near Coughton Lodge
Sheep pen and dry stream near Coughton Lodge
Sheep pen and dry stream near Coughton Lodge
Sheep looking out of shelter, Coughton Lodge
Sheep looking out of shelter, Coughton Lodge
Lone tree in large lawn, Coughton Lodge The footpath has been diverted from that shown on maps around an extended lawn.
Lone tree in large lawn, Coughton Lodge
The footpath has been diverted from that shown on maps around an extended lawn.
Wike Moat, Coughton The moat forms a rough square but is cut by lane to Coughton Lodge.
Wike Moat, Coughton
The moat forms a rough square but is cut by lane to Coughton Lodge.
House on Sambourne Lane, Coughton
House on Sambourne Lane, Coughton
Sheep in field with scrub shrouded pond behind  Off Sambourne Lane, Coughton.
Sheep in field with scrub shrouded pond behind
Off Sambourne Lane, Coughton.
Looking towards Coughton Lodge from Coughton Park
Looking towards Coughton Lodge from Coughton Park
Horse and rider on bridleway Coughton Park
Horse and rider on bridleway Coughton Park
Bridleway on edge of wood, Coughton Park
Bridleway on edge of wood, Coughton Park
Bridleway through Coughton Park woodland There was an unusual lack of bird activity in these woods.
Bridleway through Coughton Park woodland
There was an unusual lack of bird activity in these woods.
Fields on the west of Coughton Park woodland
Fields on the west of Coughton Park woodland
Field edge near Hanging Well, Warwickshire
Field edge near Hanging Well, Warwickshire
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Billingsborough Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP0659 (Lat: 52.23698, Lng: -1.9009939)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Stratford-on-Avon

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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