Shales' Coppice

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Shales' Coppice

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

Shales' Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a tranquil haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and ash. These majestic trees provide a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment below. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Shales' Coppice is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and animal lovers. Visitors may have the chance to spot birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, while lucky observers might catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, and squirrels darting among the trees.

The woodland is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems and discover its secret corners. A small stream meanders through the heart of the coppice, adding a serene touch to the already idyllic setting.

Shales' Coppice is a cherished local treasure, attracting visitors throughout the year. Its natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and abundant wildlife make it an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families looking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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Shales' Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.012059/-1.7777174 or Grid Reference SP1534. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Blockley Greenway Road leads down into Blockley.
Road to Blockley
Greenway Road leads down into Blockley.
Woodland belt at Northwick Park Entrance to a woodland belt beside a country road passing Northwick Park, near Blockley.
Woodland belt at Northwick Park
Entrance to a woodland belt beside a country road passing Northwick Park, near Blockley.
Road passing through Beech Plantation Road passing through Beech Plantation in Northwick Park.
Road passing through Beech Plantation
Road passing through Beech Plantation in Northwick Park.
Headland footpath Headland footpath cut by a considerate farmer.  This path is just to the south of the A44 at Five Mile Drive.
Headland footpath
Headland footpath cut by a considerate farmer. This path is just to the south of the A44 at Five Mile Drive.
Headland daisies Daisies in a field headland beside the A44 Five Mile Drive near Blockley.
Headland daisies
Daisies in a field headland beside the A44 Five Mile Drive near Blockley.
Farmland beside Five Mile Drive Field headland beside Five Mile Drive and the A44 on the Cotswolds near Blockley.
Farmland beside Five Mile Drive
Field headland beside Five Mile Drive and the A44 on the Cotswolds near Blockley.
View to Forresters Cottage View to Forresters Cottage beside Five Mile Drive near Blockley.
View to Forresters Cottage
View to Forresters Cottage beside Five Mile Drive near Blockley.
The reason for 'Doing Posh' The dedication plaque for the village bus shelter.
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The reason for 'Doing Posh'
The dedication plaque for the village bus shelter. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Blockley does posh Whilst the camera does not capture the warmth of the Cotswold stone.
This is one well kept and crafted bus shelter.
It is over 60 years old and commemorates Queen Elizabeth II Coronation.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5308627">SP1635 : The reason for 'Doing Posh'</a> has a photo of the plaque.
Blockley does posh
Whilst the camera does not capture the warmth of the Cotswold stone. This is one well kept and crafted bus shelter. It is over 60 years old and commemorates Queen Elizabeth II Coronation. SP1635 : The reason for 'Doing Posh' has a photo of the plaque.
Green in Winter A rather grand conifer in Lower Street.
Green in Winter
A rather grand conifer in Lower Street.
I have a question Are the railings to keep us out or them in?
Quite a number of tombs in this church yard have railings around them.
One would speculate that these are post WWII.
The tomb in front is a bale reflecting the wool trade of the past.
I have a question
Are the railings to keep us out or them in? Quite a number of tombs in this church yard have railings around them. One would speculate that these are post WWII. The tomb in front is a bale reflecting the wool trade of the past.
We are but mortal Not a tribute to a chapter of Hell's Angels. 
But a grim reminder from the stonemason that we are all mortal.
We are but mortal
Not a tribute to a chapter of Hell's Angels. But a grim reminder from the stonemason that we are all mortal.
Troopers Lodge Garage A44
Troopers Lodge Garage A44
A44 Five Mile Drive Heading Towards Broadway
A44 Five Mile Drive Heading Towards Broadway
A44 Five Mile Drive Heading Towards Broadway E-Type Jaguar in Layby
A44 Five Mile Drive Heading Towards Broadway E-Type Jaguar in Layby
A44 Five Mile Drive Just Before Turning For Blockley
A44 Five Mile Drive Just Before Turning For Blockley
A44 Five Mile Drive Turning For Blockley
A44 Five Mile Drive Turning For Blockley
High Street Looking along High Street.  In the left centre of the photo is Bankside, a building of 17th Century origins remodelled in around 1800.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304362">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
High Street
Looking along High Street. In the left centre of the photo is Bankside, a building of 17th Century origins remodelled in around 1800. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
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Shales' Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SP1534 (Lat: 52.012059, Lng: -1.7777174)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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