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Chase Woods

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Chase Woods

A346 towards Swindon Bypassing Ogbourne St George, which is to the left.
A346 towards Swindon Credit: Robin Webster

Chase Woods, located in Wiltshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area characterized by its dense trees and serene surroundings. Spanning over a vast expanse, this forested region is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a multitude of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.

The woods are predominantly composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a lush and vibrant canopy during the summer months. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Chase Woods is home to an abundance of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and animal lovers. Bird species such as blue tits, robins, and woodpeckers can be spotted among the treetops, while rabbits, squirrels, and deer roam freely through the undergrowth.

Visitors to Chase Woods can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. There are numerous walking trails and cycling paths that wind through the forest, providing opportunities for exploration and exercise. Additionally, the woods are equipped with designated picnic areas and barbecue spots, making it an ideal location for family outings and social gatherings.

Chase Woods also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and medieval structures scattered throughout the area. Archaeological sites, including burial mounds and stone circles, offer a glimpse into the region's rich past.

Overall, Chase Woods, Wiltshire is a captivating woodland retreat that showcases the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or wildlife spotting, this forested expanse provides an enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.473225/-1.6880532 or Grid Reference SU2174. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A346 towards Swindon Bypassing Ogbourne St George, which is to the left.
A346 towards Swindon
Bypassing Ogbourne St George, which is to the left.
A346 High Street Brow, towards Swindon Near the start of a very long straight, thanks to the Romans.
A346 High Street Brow, towards Swindon
Near the start of a very long straight, thanks to the Romans.
A346 High Street Brow, towards Swindon On a long Roman straight.
A346 High Street Brow, towards Swindon
On a long Roman straight.
The Inn With The Well Ogbourne St George's village inn offers fulfilling food, boisterous beers and relaxing rooms, it says on the wall. There is indeed a well, through the door and under a glass plate on the right. The single storey bit is a more recent extension and the well would have originally been outside in a yard. No info on the rooms, but my pint from Ramsbury Brewery was most pleasantly boisterous.
The Inn With The Well
Ogbourne St George's village inn offers fulfilling food, boisterous beers and relaxing rooms, it says on the wall. There is indeed a well, through the door and under a glass plate on the right. The single storey bit is a more recent extension and the well would have originally been outside in a yard. No info on the rooms, but my pint from Ramsbury Brewery was most pleasantly boisterous.
White Fence by an Ancient Route The last straight bit of an old Roman Road which loses its way briefly at Ogbourne St George before carrying on northwards as the busy A346 towards Swindon.
White Fence by an Ancient Route
The last straight bit of an old Roman Road which loses its way briefly at Ogbourne St George before carrying on northwards as the busy A346 towards Swindon.
Ridgeway signpost and field
Ridgeway signpost and field
Car parked on the Ridgeway, looking north
Car parked on the Ridgeway, looking north
The Ridgeway and other Byways
The Ridgeway and other Byways
The Ridgeway heading north No motor vehicles allowed in winter months - from the start of October to the end of April
The Ridgeway heading north
No motor vehicles allowed in winter months - from the start of October to the end of April
Bridleway junction
Bridleway junction
Castle Street heading east towards Aldbourne passing Dunmore Lodge
Castle Street heading east towards Aldbourne passing Dunmore Lodge
On Castle Street a bend in the road ahead
On Castle Street a bend in the road ahead
On the Ridgeway heading south
On the Ridgeway heading south
Byway and pasture, Aldbourne Climbing to the west of the site of Snap village.
Byway and pasture, Aldbourne
Climbing to the west of the site of Snap village.
Farmland, Ogbourne St George Arable land on a gentle slope to the south-east of Chase Woods Farm.
Farmland, Ogbourne St George
Arable land on a gentle slope to the south-east of Chase Woods Farm.
Ogbourne St George houses [11] Park Cottage, High Street, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of stone under a thatch roof. Ogbourne St George is a village in the valley of the River Og in Wiltshire. It is sited just off the Roman Road from Cirencester to Winchester, about 7 miles south of Swindon and some 3¼ miles north of Marlborough. The name derives from the Saxon 'Oceburnan' or 'Oc[c]a's stream'. There is a great deal of evidence of prehistoric, Roman and medieval activity including Neolithic flint tools, Iron Age coins, Romano-British coins and pottery and medieval pottery fragments. Ogbourne St George today is a commuter village.
Ogbourne St George houses [11]
Park Cottage, High Street, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of stone under a thatch roof. Ogbourne St George is a village in the valley of the River Og in Wiltshire. It is sited just off the Roman Road from Cirencester to Winchester, about 7 miles south of Swindon and some 3¼ miles north of Marlborough. The name derives from the Saxon 'Oceburnan' or 'Oc[c]a's stream'. There is a great deal of evidence of prehistoric, Roman and medieval activity including Neolithic flint tools, Iron Age coins, Romano-British coins and pottery and medieval pottery fragments. Ogbourne St George today is a commuter village.
Ogbourne St George ways [3] From High Street, this footpath leads, via a network of Rights of Way, to Southend and on to Ogbourne St Andrew. Ogbourne St George is a village in the valley of the River Og in Wiltshire. It is sited just off the Roman Road from Cirencester to Winchester, about 7 miles south of Swindon and some 3¼ miles north of Marlborough. The name derives from the Saxon 'Oceburnan' or 'Oc[c]a's stream'. There is a great deal of evidence of prehistoric, Roman and medieval activity including Neolithic flint tools, Iron Age coins, Romano-British coins and pottery and medieval pottery fragments. Ogbourne St George today is a commuter village.
Ogbourne St George ways [3]
From High Street, this footpath leads, via a network of Rights of Way, to Southend and on to Ogbourne St Andrew. Ogbourne St George is a village in the valley of the River Og in Wiltshire. It is sited just off the Roman Road from Cirencester to Winchester, about 7 miles south of Swindon and some 3¼ miles north of Marlborough. The name derives from the Saxon 'Oceburnan' or 'Oc[c]a's stream'. There is a great deal of evidence of prehistoric, Roman and medieval activity including Neolithic flint tools, Iron Age coins, Romano-British coins and pottery and medieval pottery fragments. Ogbourne St George today is a commuter village.
Ogbourne St George houses [12] The Park, formerly Park House, High Street, is set gable end to the street. The rear range was built in the late 18th or early 19th century of diaper brick. The front range, seen here, in red brick with a rendered facade, is mid 19th century. There is a late 19th century wing to the right. All are under tile roofs. There is a fine Tuscan portico with flanking bay windows. There is another image of the house at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7410627">SU2074 : Ogbourne St George houses [13]</a>. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1365941" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1365941">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> Ogbourne St George is a village in the valley of the River Og in Wiltshire. It is sited just off the Roman Road from Cirencester to Winchester, about 7 miles south of Swindon and some 3¼ miles north of Marlborough. The name derives from the Saxon 'Oceburnan' or 'Oc[c]a's stream'. There is a great deal of evidence of prehistoric, Roman and medieval activity including Neolithic flint tools, Iron Age coins, Romano-British coins and pottery and medieval pottery fragments. Ogbourne St George today is a commuter village.
Ogbourne St George houses [12]
The Park, formerly Park House, High Street, is set gable end to the street. The rear range was built in the late 18th or early 19th century of diaper brick. The front range, seen here, in red brick with a rendered facade, is mid 19th century. There is a late 19th century wing to the right. All are under tile roofs. There is a fine Tuscan portico with flanking bay windows. There is another image of the house at SU2074 : Ogbourne St George houses [13]. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Ogbourne St George is a village in the valley of the River Og in Wiltshire. It is sited just off the Roman Road from Cirencester to Winchester, about 7 miles south of Swindon and some 3¼ miles north of Marlborough. The name derives from the Saxon 'Oceburnan' or 'Oc[c]a's stream'. There is a great deal of evidence of prehistoric, Roman and medieval activity including Neolithic flint tools, Iron Age coins, Romano-British coins and pottery and medieval pottery fragments. Ogbourne St George today is a commuter village.
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Chase Woods is located at Grid Ref: SU2174 (Lat: 51.473225, Lng: -1.6880532)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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