Garden Wood

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Garden Wood

The view from the hill [1] The bridleway has made the gentle ascent of Houndshill Hill.
The view from the hill [1] Credit: Michael Dibb

Garden Wood is a picturesque forest located in Warwickshire, England. Spread over an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The wood is named after the abundance of beautiful gardens that surround it, creating a tranquil and vibrant atmosphere.

Garden Wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, providing a delightful sight during spring and summer.

The wood offers numerous walking trails and paths that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of fitness, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike. Along the way, visitors may encounter wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a wide array of bird species.

Garden Wood also has designated picnic areas and benches, providing visitors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. The peaceful atmosphere and abundant natural beauty make it an ideal spot for families, couples, and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, Garden Wood in Warwickshire offers a haven of tranquility and natural splendor, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the forest and enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors.

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Garden Wood Images

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The view from the hill [1] The bridleway has made the gentle ascent of Houndshill Hill.
The view from the hill [1]
The bridleway has made the gentle ascent of Houndshill Hill.
Mast atop the hill This mast at the top of Houndshill Hill seems to be essentially for mobile telephones.  It is situated in the enclosure of a covered reservoir and may also receive signals for the control of the water.
Mast atop the hill
This mast at the top of Houndshill Hill seems to be essentially for mobile telephones. It is situated in the enclosure of a covered reservoir and may also receive signals for the control of the water.
Track to Shennington The track crosses the field then runs alongside Shennington Wood on its way to Shennington House. Seen from the bridleway.
Track to Shennington
The track crosses the field then runs alongside Shennington Wood on its way to Shennington House. Seen from the bridleway.
Covered reservoir [1] The covered reservoir atop Houndshill Hill is seen from the bridleway.
Covered reservoir [1]
The covered reservoir atop Houndshill Hill is seen from the bridleway.
Covered reservoir [2] A second view of the covered reservoir on top of Houndshill Hill.  The image, seen from the bridleway, includes the communication mast and a rather fine tree.
Covered reservoir [2]
A second view of the covered reservoir on top of Houndshill Hill. The image, seen from the bridleway, includes the communication mast and a rather fine tree.
Knavenhill Farm Farmland below Knavenhill Farm near Alderminster.
Knavenhill Farm
Farmland below Knavenhill Farm near Alderminster.
View towards Knavenhill Wood With Knavenhill Farm near the woods, seen from the lane to Alderminster.
View towards Knavenhill Wood
With Knavenhill Farm near the woods, seen from the lane to Alderminster.
New Road, near Alderminster Looking NE up this very straight but very undulating road.
New Road, near Alderminster
Looking NE up this very straight but very undulating road.
Banbury Road (A422) The A422 is an "A" road connecting the county towns of Bedford and Worcester by way of Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. For most of its length, it is a narrow single carriageway. 

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Banbury Road (A422)
The A422 is an "A" road connecting the county towns of Bedford and Worcester by way of Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. For most of its length, it is a narrow single carriageway. For more detail, seeLinkExternal link (SABRE) or LinkExternal link (Wikipedia)
A422, Banbury Road The A422 is an "A" road connecting the county towns of Bedford and Worcester by way of Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. For most of its length, it is a narrow single carriageway. 

For more detail, see<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A422" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A422">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>  (SABRE) or <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A422_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A422_road">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>  (Wikipedia)
A422, Banbury Road
The A422 is an "A" road connecting the county towns of Bedford and Worcester by way of Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. For most of its length, it is a narrow single carriageway. For more detail, seeLinkExternal link (SABRE) or LinkExternal link (Wikipedia)
Southbound A422 The A422 is an "A" road connecting the county towns of Bedford and Worcester by way of Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. For most of its length, it is a narrow single carriageway. 

For more detail, see<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A422" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A422">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>  (SABRE) or <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A422_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A422_road">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>  (Wikipedia)
Southbound A422
The A422 is an "A" road connecting the county towns of Bedford and Worcester by way of Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. For most of its length, it is a narrow single carriageway. For more detail, seeLinkExternal link (SABRE) or LinkExternal link (Wikipedia)
The Caffeine & Machine on Banbury Road A popular motorsport-themed coffee house, pub and restaurant on Banbury Road at Ettington, centred around the world of motorsport. Previously known as The Houndshill Inn (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5713947">SP2550 : The Houndshill Inn</a>)
The Caffeine & Machine on Banbury Road
A popular motorsport-themed coffee house, pub and restaurant on Banbury Road at Ettington, centred around the world of motorsport. Previously known as The Houndshill Inn (SP2550 : The Houndshill Inn)
Forgotten milepost by the A422 Iron mile marker on Banbury Road near Shennington
Forgotten milepost by the A422
Iron mile marker on Banbury Road near Shennington
Avon Valley View NNE from Goldicote Lane.
Avon Valley
View NNE from Goldicote Lane.
Long Hill Lay- By Incorporating an entrance to a field.
Long Hill Lay- By
Incorporating an entrance to a field.
Shennington-Abandoned Road Bridge The road originally crossed the dismantled Stratford and Midland Junction Railway at this point, before being re directed.
Shennington-Abandoned Road Bridge
The road originally crossed the dismantled Stratford and Midland Junction Railway at this point, before being re directed.
War memorial in Loxley Loxley's war memorial stands on a small green beside a road junction in the village.
War memorial in Loxley
Loxley's war memorial stands on a small green beside a road junction in the village.
War Memorial, Loxley Loxley's war memorial stands on a small green beside a road junction in the village.
War Memorial, Loxley
Loxley's war memorial stands on a small green beside a road junction in the village.
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Garden Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP2451 (Lat: 52.162179, Lng: -1.6467448)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Stratford-on-Avon

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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