Diamond Jubilee Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Diamond Jubilee Wood

Road to Blockley Greenway Road leads down into Blockley. — Road to Blockley Credit: Clint Mann

Diamond Jubilee Wood is a woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. It was created in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, which marked her 60th year on the throne. The wood covers an area of approximately 60 acres and is situated near the village of Moreton Valence.

The woodland consists of a mixture of native tree species, including oak, beech, and cherry, as well as smaller shrubs and plants. It provides a diverse habitat for wildlife, attracting a wide range of birds, insects, and mammals. The wood is managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, ensuring its preservation and conservation for future generations.

Diamond Jubilee Wood offers a variety of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area. The wood also features picnic areas and benches, providing a peaceful setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

In addition to its recreational benefits, the wood serves as an important carbon sink, helping to offset carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate climate change. It also contributes to the local economy by attracting tourists and providing opportunities for nature-based activities.

Overall, Diamond Jubilee Wood in Gloucestershire is a significant and cherished natural resource. It not only pays tribute to the Queen's long reign but also serves as a valuable ecological and recreational asset for the local community and visitors alike.

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Diamond Jubilee Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.014353/-1.8148615 or Grid Reference SP1235. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Blockley

Greenway Road leads down into Blockley.

Clint Mann

Track and bridleway to Snowshill Hill farm

David Smith

Narrow road with wide verges north of Snowshill Hill farm

Showing old and modern forms of boundary - drystone wall or fencing

David Smith

Headland footpath

Headland footpath cut by a considerate farmer. This path is just to the south of the A44 at Five Mile Drive.

Philip Halling

Fish Hill Picnic Site

Fish Hill picnic site and car park. There is a toilet block here though at the time of this visit it was locked.

Philip Halling

The B4081 passing through Nathan's Plantation

The B4081 to Chipping Campden passing through Nathan's Plantation.

Philip Halling

Farmland track

Track giving access to farmland to the north of the B4081 near Chipping Campden.

Philip Halling

The A44 entering Gloucestershire

The A44 entering Gloucestershire on top of Fish Hill.

Philip Halling

The A44 entering Worcestershire

The A44 entering Worcestershire at the top of Fish Hill.

Philip Halling

Gate piers on Fish Hill

This pair of gate piers were probably part of the nearby Spring Hill estate which in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century was owned by the earls of Coventry of Croome Court some fifteen miles to the west. The county boundary between Gloucestershire, on the left, and Worcestershire, on the right, passes along this road. The piers are Grade II listed. Historic England description 2. Late C18. Probably for Lord Coventry. Tall, panelled piers with moulded capping and ball-finials. Source: Link

Philip Halling

Gate pier, Fish Hill

One of a pair of gate piers were probably part of the nearby Spring Hill estate which in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century was owned by the earls of Coventry of Croome Court some fifteen miles to the west. The county boundary between Gloucestershire, on the left, and Worcestershire, on the right, passes along this road. The piers are Grade II listed. There is an OS cutmark on the base of this pier SP1236 : OS cutmark on Fish Hill. Historic England description 2. Late C18. Probably for Lord Coventry. Tall, panelled piers with moulded capping and ball-finials. Source: Link

Philip Halling

Gate pier, Fish Hill

One of a pair of gate piers were probably part of the nearby Spring Hill estate which in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century was owned by the earls of Coventry of Croome Court some fifteen miles to the west. The county boundary between Gloucestershire, on the left, and Worcestershire, on the right, passes along this road. The piers are Grade II listed. Historic England description 2. Late C18. Probably for Lord Coventry. Tall, panelled piers with moulded capping and ball-finials. Source: Link

Philip Halling