Dead Man's Acre Copse

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Dead Man's Acre Copse

Calcot The village street. — Calcot Credit: Jennifer Luther Thomas

Dead Man's Acre Copse is a secluded woodland area located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Covering a total area of approximately 10 acres, this copse is nestled within the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams. The copse is named after a local legend that claims it was once a burial ground for criminals and wrongdoers, adding an eerie and mysterious aura to the area.

The forest is predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and ash, which form a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is carpeted with a diverse range of flora, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, creating a vibrant and enchanting undergrowth.

Dead Man's Acre Copse attracts nature enthusiasts and hikers alike, offering a tranquil and peaceful environment for exploration. Several well-maintained walking trails wind through the copse, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and discover the abundant wildlife that calls this woodland home. Birdwatchers can spot various species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, while mammals like deer, badgers, and foxes can also be observed.

The copse is a protected area, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. Local conservation efforts have been put in place to maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem, and visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and follow designated paths to minimize their impact.

Overall, Dead Man's Acre Copse offers a captivating and serene woodland experience, allowing visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

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Dead Man's Acre Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.778256/-1.8555721 or Grid Reference SP1008. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calcot

The village street.

Jennifer Luther Thomas

Crossroads at Calcot

Jennifer Luther Thomas

River Coln floods meadow at Calcot

February 2008

John Fielding

Stone Stile, Bibury

On Pudding Hill Farm along the Gloucestershire footpath KBY18 looking NW. The view looking SE is SP1006 : Stone Stile, Bibury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Bibury

On Pudding Hill Farm along the Gloucestershire footpath KBY18 looking SE. The view looking NW is SP1006 : Stone Stile, Bibury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Bibury

Fallen idles. The one in the foreground is about 1m from the current route of Gloucestershire footpath KBY18 and a wooden stile. The pile due North near the horse are similarly close to a farm track. At least one of these groups was probably the remains of a stone stile. An old farm house called Upper Severalls is to the NW, Ablington further NNW. The field beyond the hedges is the site of Rowberrow Camp, a series of ditches surrounding several small tumps.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Calcot

At the end of a narrow enclosed path near "Parsley House" on Gloucestershire footpath KCD8 heading North. This view is looking North to the field, the view looking back is SP0810 : Stone Stile, Calcot.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Calcot

At the end of a narrow enclosed path near "Parsley House" on Gloucestershire footpath KCD8 heading North. This view is looking South from the field, the view looking out is SP0810 : Stone Stile, Calcot.

Jayne Tovey

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [4]

The path passes through a kissing gate at the side of this large electric gate. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [5]

Black sheep and lambs alongside the path. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [6]

The path passes through this small copse. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [7]

A stile and then a gate take the footpath to the crossing of the track. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [8]

The footpath cross this track, seen here looking northeast. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [9]

The footpath cross this track, seen here looking southwest. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [10]

Difficult to see from ground level, this is Rawbarrow or Ablington Camp, a slight univallate hillfort situated on the summit of a ridge which also forms the southern valley side of the River Coln. A roughly oval enclosure of approximately 11 acres (4.4ha) the earthworks are best preserved on the eastern side as a bank of up to 30 feet (9 metres) wide and 6 feet (1.7 metres) high. A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [11]

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [12]

The footpath from Arlington Corner meet the minor road at Ablington. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

A circular walk around Bibury and Ablington [13]

After passing through Ablington Village, the walk now follows a restricted byway which leads northeast to Saltway Barn. The walk starts at Arlington Corner and follows a footpath to Ablington, where the River Coln is crossed, and then a byway northeast to Saltway Barn. Another byway, the historic Salt Way, is then followed southeast before a right turn onto a bridleway which runs south past Hale Barn to Bibury. The River Coln is recrossed at Bibury Mill and a footpath is then followed back to the starting point. Just over 5 miles.

Michael Dibb

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Dead Man's Acre Copse is located at Grid Ref: SP1008 (Lat: 51.778256, Lng: -1.8555721)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire