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Bee Furlong Brake

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

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Bee Furlong Brake

Stone Stile, Southrop On Gloucestershire footpath KSO4 of Lechlade Road looking South. The view North from the road is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7288607">SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop</a>.
Stone Stile, Southrop Credit: Jayne Tovey

Bee Furlong Brake is a quaint and picturesque woodland area located in the heart of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the larger Forest of Dean, Bee Furlong Brake is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, Bee Furlong Brake is known for its dense and ancient woodlands, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of wildlife.

The forest floor of Bee Furlong Brake is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells in the springtime, creating a breathtaking sight that attracts photographers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide. Additionally, the woodland is home to an array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Visitors to Bee Furlong Brake can explore the woodland through a network of walking trails that wind their way through the trees. These trails offer a chance to connect with nature and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, visitors may encounter hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and the occasional glimpse of local wildlife.

Bee Furlong Brake is a true gem in the Gloucestershire countryside, offering a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic among the trees, or a chance to immerse oneself in nature, Bee Furlong Brake is a destination that promises tranquility and natural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.726122/-1.7430562 or Grid Reference SP1703. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone Stile, Southrop On Gloucestershire footpath KSO4 of Lechlade Road looking South. The view North from the road is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7288607">SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop</a>.
Stone Stile, Southrop
On Gloucestershire footpath KSO4 of Lechlade Road looking South. The view North from the road is SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop.
Stone Stile, Southrop On Gloucestershire footpath KSO4 of Lechlade Road looking North from the road. The view South is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7288605">SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop</a>.
Stone Stile, Southrop
On Gloucestershire footpath KSO4 of Lechlade Road looking North from the road. The view South is SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop.
Stone Stile, Southrop Footpath KSO12 was obviously re-routed when this housing estate was built. Now KSO17 circumvents the house via Stonesfield Close to join the vestigial re-routed KSO12 alongside other new houses. The house name is predictable, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7316729">SP1903 : Old Stile House, Southrop</a>.
Stone Stile, Southrop
Footpath KSO12 was obviously re-routed when this housing estate was built. Now KSO17 circumvents the house via Stonesfield Close to join the vestigial re-routed KSO12 alongside other new houses. The house name is predictable, see SP1903 : Old Stile House, Southrop.
Old Stile House, Southrop Named after the retained but redundant slab stile in the perimeter wall, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7316728">SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop</a>. Footpath KSO12 was obviously re-routed when this housing estate was built. Now KSO17 circumvents the house via Stonesfield Close to join the vestigial re-routed KSO12 alongside other new houses.
Old Stile House, Southrop
Named after the retained but redundant slab stile in the perimeter wall, see SP1903 : Stone Stile, Southrop. Footpath KSO12 was obviously re-routed when this housing estate was built. Now KSO17 circumvents the house via Stonesfield Close to join the vestigial re-routed KSO12 alongside other new houses.
Residential camp buildings in Macaroni Wood Activity Centre
Residential camp buildings in Macaroni Wood Activity Centre
Ex-RAF buildings in Macaroni Wood Activity Centre
Ex-RAF buildings in Macaroni Wood Activity Centre
Field entrance and former sheep pound Tyre tracks are evident where tractors have been driven into this field beside what appears to be the remains of an old sheep pound on the left.
Field entrance and former sheep pound
Tyre tracks are evident where tractors have been driven into this field beside what appears to be the remains of an old sheep pound on the left.
Country road in Hammersmith Bottom Country road to Eastleach Turville passing through Hammersmith Bottom.
Country road in Hammersmith Bottom
Country road to Eastleach Turville passing through Hammersmith Bottom.
Barley field near Homeleaze Farm Barley field near Homeleaze Farm near Southrop, a footpath follows the field headland on the right.
Barley field near Homeleaze Farm
Barley field near Homeleaze Farm near Southrop, a footpath follows the field headland on the right.
Farm buildings, Homeleaze Farm View to farm buildings at Homeleaze Farm across a field of ripening barley.
Farm buildings, Homeleaze Farm
View to farm buildings at Homeleaze Farm across a field of ripening barley.
Farmland track Track providing access to farmland on what was during WWII RAF Southrop, it was a relief landing ground and by November 1947 the site had been returned to agriculture.
Farmland track
Track providing access to farmland on what was during WWII RAF Southrop, it was a relief landing ground and by November 1947 the site had been returned to agriculture.
Barley field in Hammersmith Bottom Barley field in Hammersmith Bottom to the south-east of Eastleach Turville.
Barley field in Hammersmith Bottom
Barley field in Hammersmith Bottom to the south-east of Eastleach Turville.
Country road at Hammersmith Bottom Country road to Fairford at Hammersmith Bottom.
Country road at Hammersmith Bottom
Country road to Fairford at Hammersmith Bottom.
Southrop: Bradborough Farm 1-km square visited as part of the Gloucestershire Winter Bird Survey. A Lewis.
Southrop: Bradborough Farm
1-km square visited as part of the Gloucestershire Winter Bird Survey. A Lewis.
Approaching road junction NE of Fairford
Approaching road junction NE of Fairford
Farm track looking towards Hatherop Downs Buildings
Farm track looking towards Hatherop Downs Buildings
Disused silos, former RAF Southrop These silos seem to have been erected on the concrete hard standing of the former RAF base. RAF Southrop was in use only between 1940 and 1945 and served as a relief landing ground, principally for the South Cerney Airfield. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1410936" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1410936">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>
Disused silos, former RAF Southrop
These silos seem to have been erected on the concrete hard standing of the former RAF base. RAF Southrop was in use only between 1940 and 1945 and served as a relief landing ground, principally for the South Cerney Airfield. LinkExternal link
Public footpath to Homeleaze Farm
Public footpath to Homeleaze Farm
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Bee Furlong Brake is located at Grid Ref: SP1703 (Lat: 51.726122, Lng: -1.7430562)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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