Colley Irons Wood

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Colley Irons Wood

Road Junction in Holywell Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Road Junction in Holywell Credit: Nigel Mykura

Colley Irons Wood is a picturesque forest located in Warwickshire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its dense foliage and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated in close proximity to the town of Wood, making it easily accessible to both locals and tourists.

The forest is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a stunning canopy overhead. This rich variety of trees provides a habitat for numerous species of birds, mammals, and insects, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Colley Irons Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These trails provide opportunities for leisurely strolls, jogging, or even cycling, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

The wood also features a small pond, which adds to its charm and attracts various amphibians and waterfowl. This serene spot provides an ideal setting for relaxation and contemplation.

Colley Irons Wood is managed by the local authorities, who ensure its preservation and maintenance. They also organize educational programs and guided tours for school groups and nature enthusiasts, promoting an understanding and appreciation of the forest's ecological importance.

Overall, Colley Irons Wood offers a delightful blend of scenic beauty, tranquility, and biodiversity, making it a cherished natural gem in the heart of Warwickshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.299107/-1.6935207 or Grid Reference SP2066. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road Junction in Holywell Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Road Junction in Holywell
Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Holywell A typical Warwickshire timber framed building seen across the village green.
Holywell
A typical Warwickshire timber framed building seen across the village green.
Lye Green Looking across the golf course in front of the Ardencote Hotel with the water tower at Lye Green in the trees
Lye Green
Looking across the golf course in front of the Ardencote Hotel with the water tower at Lye Green in the trees
Holywell House A lovely display of blossom, seen from the lane as it enters the small village of Holywell.
Holywell House
A lovely display of blossom, seen from the lane as it enters the small village of Holywell.
Country path A country path and bridleway linking Holywell and Yarningdale Common near Claverdon. In medieval times every road was like this - time seems to have stood still here.
Country path
A country path and bridleway linking Holywell and Yarningdale Common near Claverdon. In medieval times every road was like this - time seems to have stood still here.
Alderwood by the canal Alder woodland occupies the strip between the Stratford-upon-Avon canal and the Kingswood Brook for the best part of a kilometre, between locks 32 and 33. The brook is heard more than it is seen, but Derek caught a view of it in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5539965">SP1966 : Kingswood Brook</a>.
Alderwood by the canal
Alder woodland occupies the strip between the Stratford-upon-Avon canal and the Kingswood Brook for the best part of a kilometre, between locks 32 and 33. The brook is heard more than it is seen, but Derek caught a view of it in SP1966 : Kingswood Brook.
Yarningale Cottage Farm, Common Lane
Yarningale Cottage Farm, Common Lane
Common Lane near Lye Green Big hollies, bracken and hazel in the hedgerow - signs of ancient Arden.
Common Lane near Lye Green
Big hollies, bracken and hazel in the hedgerow - signs of ancient Arden.
Fields north of Lye Green At 130m, one of many gentle summits on the undulating Arden plateau.
Fields north of Lye Green
At 130m, one of many gentle summits on the undulating Arden plateau.
Lye Green A triangular green amid a scatter of houses, a water tower and a reservoir at the summit of Lye Green Road, Common Lane and Star Lane. Lye Green occupies a northward extension of the Claverdon plateau. Postbox number CV35 114.
Lye Green
A triangular green amid a scatter of houses, a water tower and a reservoir at the summit of Lye Green Road, Common Lane and Star Lane. Lye Green occupies a northward extension of the Claverdon plateau. Postbox number CV35 114.
Houses, Lye Green Road Lye Green Road heads for Pinley Green and Holywell. Note the detail of the eaves - characteristic hereabouts.
Houses, Lye Green Road
Lye Green Road heads for Pinley Green and Holywell. Note the detail of the eaves - characteristic hereabouts.
Lye Green water tower A facility of Severn Trent Water located on the ridge north of Claverdon.
Lye Green water tower
A facility of Severn Trent Water located on the ridge north of Claverdon.
Severn Trent Water's Lye Green site A water tower and reservoir are located close to a summit north of Claverdon.
Severn Trent Water's Lye Green site
A water tower and reservoir are located close to a summit north of Claverdon.
Northwest end of Star Lane At its junction with Lye Green Road at Lye Green.
Northwest end of Star Lane
At its junction with Lye Green Road at Lye Green.
Entrance to Claverdon Hall Farm Off Lye Green Road north of Claverdon.
Entrance to Claverdon Hall Farm
Off Lye Green Road north of Claverdon.
Cottages at Lye Green Busy Lye Green Road, right, follows a ridge north of Claverdon.
Cottages at Lye Green
Busy Lye Green Road, right, follows a ridge north of Claverdon.
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near Lowsonford
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near Lowsonford
Kingswood Brook Flowing (a view downstream) through the woodland shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2148570">SP1966 : Alderwood by the canal</a>.
Kingswood Brook
Flowing (a view downstream) through the woodland shown in SP1966 : Alderwood by the canal.
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Colley Irons Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP2066 (Lat: 52.299107, Lng: -1.6935207)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire

What 3 Words

///valued.soulful.wiring. Near Hatton, Warwickshire

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Durham Ox
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