Highbush Covert

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Highbush Covert

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Quarry access Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Highbush Covert is a woodland area located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an approximate area of 100 acres, it is situated near the village of Highbush and is part of the larger Forest of Dean region. The woodland is primarily composed of highbush trees, which are native to the area.

The terrain of Highbush Covert is characterized by rolling hills and dense vegetation, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The woodland features a mix of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and lush environment. These trees provide essential habitats for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

In addition to its diverse bird population, Highbush Covert is also home to a range of mammals, including deer, foxes, and badgers. These animals often traverse the woodland, leaving behind traces of their presence in the form of tracks and droppings. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the beauty and biodiversity of the area.

Highbush Covert offers various recreational opportunities for visitors. There are several walking trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty and discover hidden gems along the way. Picnic areas and benches are scattered throughout the woodland, providing a peaceful spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Overall, Highbush Covert is a picturesque woodland area in Gloucestershire, offering a rich tapestry of native trees, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy.

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Highbush Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.936775/-1.7900456 or Grid Reference SP1426. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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New hedgerow near Swell Wold Farm
New hedgerow near Swell Wold Farm
Edge of a plantation, Swell Wold
Edge of a plantation, Swell Wold
Clump of trees on a hill spur A significant attempt has been maed in this area to change the landscape over the last couple of decades or so. There are several new plantations and hedges transforming what could be one of the bleaker parts of the Cotswolds.
Clump of trees on a hill spur
A significant attempt has been maed in this area to change the landscape over the last couple of decades or so. There are several new plantations and hedges transforming what could be one of the bleaker parts of the Cotswolds.
Rolling hills A glimpse of the Midlands
Rolling hills
A glimpse of the Midlands
The shortest day The sun does not get high on the shortest day, and the old landscape persists in the oblique rays.  There are tumuli and tumps all over this area.
The shortest day
The sun does not get high on the shortest day, and the old landscape persists in the oblique rays. There are tumuli and tumps all over this area.
Our favourite barn Several Geographists have already photographed this barn.  I am proud to be in such august company
Our favourite barn
Several Geographists have already photographed this barn. I am proud to be in such august company
Fingerpost at Swell Wold Sign at the junction, with the well-photographed barn behind
Fingerpost at Swell Wold
Sign at the junction, with the well-photographed barn behind
A little valley
A little valley
Tree-lined road
Tree-lined road
Approaching Condicote Green
Approaching Condicote Green
South side of the Green at Condicote Condicote's special signature is the low stone wall surrounding its green.
South side of the Green at Condicote
Condicote's special signature is the low stone wall surrounding its green.
Pump and trees on the green, Condicote On these high wolds, remote from the river valleys, the pump must have been a vital facility for the village.
Pump and trees on the green, Condicote
On these high wolds, remote from the river valleys, the pump must have been a vital facility for the village.
The west end of Condicote Green Looking across from the south side to the rebuilt cross, bus shelter (former; the bus service appears to have been withdrawn) and Glebe Farmhouse behind.
The west end of Condicote Green
Looking across from the south side to the rebuilt cross, bus shelter (former; the bus service appears to have been withdrawn) and Glebe Farmhouse behind.
Condicote Green Looking east along the south side, from inside the wall.
Condicote Green
Looking east along the south side, from inside the wall.
Condicote Green
Condicote Green
North-west corner of Condicote Green In the foreground is the cross and behind it the church on the north side of the green.
North-west corner of Condicote Green
In the foreground is the cross and behind it the church on the north side of the green.
St Nicholas, across the Green
St Nicholas, across the Green
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Highbush Covert is located at Grid Ref: SP1426 (Lat: 51.936775, Lng: -1.7900456)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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