Coomb Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Coomb Wood

Car park for Chastleton House At first sight, you might mistake it for a caravan site; but the caravan has sensibly taken note of the sign at the entrance which warns of slippery conditions, and parked as near the exit as possible.
Car park for Chastleton House Credit: Derek Harper

Coomb Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 200 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Coombe Hill, just a few miles away from the historic city of Gloucester.

The woodland consists mainly of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a stunning display of colors during the autumn season, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. The forest floor is carpeted with bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking sight.

Coomb Wood is home to a variety of wildlife species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Among the bird species that can be spotted here are woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The wood is also inhabited by mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to scenic viewpoints, tranquil ponds, and hidden clearings, perfect for picnics or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Coomb Wood is managed by a local conservation group in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, free of charge, providing a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Coomb Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.94779/-1.6385369 or Grid Reference SP2427. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car park for Chastleton House At first sight, you might mistake it for a caravan site; but the caravan has sensibly taken note of the sign at the entrance which warns of slippery conditions, and parked as near the exit as possible.
Car park for Chastleton House
At first sight, you might mistake it for a caravan site; but the caravan has sensibly taken note of the sign at the entrance which warns of slippery conditions, and parked as near the exit as possible.
Macmillan Way near Chastleton Following the road past the car park for Chastleton House (sign on left).
Macmillan Way near Chastleton
Following the road past the car park for Chastleton House (sign on left).
Path to Chastleton House From the car park, and also shown at the same spot in high summer in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4422863">SP2528 : Chastleton House (1)</a>. The dovecote (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=58139104" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=58139104">Link</a> ) can be seen in  the centre, about 150 metres away.
Path to Chastleton House
From the car park, and also shown at the same spot in high summer in SP2528 : Chastleton House (1). The dovecote (see Link ) can be seen in the centre, about 150 metres away.
Parkland, Chastleton House Taken a short distance along the path shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4671880">SP2528 : Path to Chastleton House</a>, with the dovecote on the left, and the house itself now visible down the sloping pasture.
Parkland, Chastleton House
Taken a short distance along the path shown in SP2528 : Path to Chastleton House, with the dovecote on the left, and the house itself now visible down the sloping pasture.
Path to Chastleton House Keeping to the edge of the pasture shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4671885">SP2529 : Parkland, Chastleton House</a>, and, on the left, running beside the lane that carries the Macmillan Way and that runs between fences.
Path to Chastleton House
Keeping to the edge of the pasture shown in SP2529 : Parkland, Chastleton House, and, on the left, running beside the lane that carries the Macmillan Way and that runs between fences.
Lane, Chastleton Climbing towards Chastleton Hill, and followed by the Macmillan Way.
Lane, Chastleton
Climbing towards Chastleton Hill, and followed by the Macmillan Way.
Chastleton: church and house Glimpsed beneath a pine tree. Both are listed grade II*; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1183347&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1183347&searchtype=mapsearch">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1001090&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1001090&searchtype=mapsearch">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> respectively.
Chastleton: church and house
Glimpsed beneath a pine tree. Both are listed grade II*; LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively.
Dovecote, Chastleton It's a tempting subject; hence, there are already a lot of images of this building which dates from 1762 and bears the inscription "THOMAS/FOTHERGILL/Esq./JUNE EY 2/1762" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1284029&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1284029&searchtype=mapsearch">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> on the left side from this direction.
Dovecote, Chastleton
It's a tempting subject; hence, there are already a lot of images of this building which dates from 1762 and bears the inscription "THOMAS/FOTHERGILL/Esq./JUNE EY 2/1762" LinkExternal link on the left side from this direction.
Dovecote, Chastleton Photos of this photogenic feature rather dominate the offerings for the square. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4672347">SP2428 : Dovecote, Chastleton</a>. Behind is Chastleton House <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1197988&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1197988&searchtype=mapsearch">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> . The history of the park and gardens is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1001090&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1001090&searchtype=mapsearch">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> .
Dovecote, Chastleton
Photos of this photogenic feature rather dominate the offerings for the square. See also SP2428 : Dovecote, Chastleton. Behind is Chastleton House LinkExternal link . The history of the park and gardens is described at LinkExternal link .
Sheep, Chastleton Looking round to the left from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4672374">SP2428 : Dovecote, Chastleton</a> across the parkland.
Sheep, Chastleton
Looking round to the left from the same spot as SP2428 : Dovecote, Chastleton across the parkland.
Lambs, Chastleton A tempting photographic alternative to the dovecote, church and house.
Lambs, Chastleton
A tempting photographic alternative to the dovecote, church and house.
Lambs, Chastleton This one seems to be pleased to see me, but perhaps it is a grimace; or it is bleating for its mother. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4672434">SP2429 : Lambs, Chastleton</a>.
Lambs, Chastleton
This one seems to be pleased to see me, but perhaps it is a grimace; or it is bleating for its mother. See also SP2429 : Lambs, Chastleton.
Lambs, Chastleton More cute lambs to go with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4672546">SP2429 : Lambs, Chastleton</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4672434">SP2429 : Lambs, Chastleton</a>. The fence surrounds a pond. Take care, or your number's up!
Lambs, Chastleton
More cute lambs to go with SP2429 : Lambs, Chastleton and SP2429 : Lambs, Chastleton. The fence surrounds a pond. Take care, or your number's up!
Church of St Mary, Chastleton The grade II* listed an part C12 church <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1183347&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1183347&searchtype=mapsearch">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> is seen from the forecourt in front of Chastleton House, as it is in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2551413">SP2429 : St Mary's Chastleton</a> from a different angle. In front is the eastern of the two walls surrounding the house forecourt.
Church of St Mary, Chastleton
The grade II* listed an part C12 church LinkExternal link is seen from the forecourt in front of Chastleton House, as it is in SP2429 : St Mary's Chastleton from a different angle. In front is the eastern of the two walls surrounding the house forecourt.
Staircase, Chastleton House One of the fine staircases in the National Trust property, showing the "moulded handrail and carved square newels with pierced obelisk finials" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1197988&searchtype=mapsearch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.historicengland.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1197988&searchtype=mapsearch">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> .
Staircase, Chastleton House
One of the fine staircases in the National Trust property, showing the "moulded handrail and carved square newels with pierced obelisk finials" LinkExternal link .
Window, Chastleton House Glass-enclosed carvings on a sunny window-sill at the National Trust property.
Window, Chastleton House
Glass-enclosed carvings on a sunny window-sill at the National Trust property.
Old kitchen, Chastleton House Down in the cellars.
Old kitchen, Chastleton House
Down in the cellars.
Cellar, Chastleton House The beer cellar and the way outside.
Cellar, Chastleton House
The beer cellar and the way outside.
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Coomb Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP2427 (Lat: 51.94779, Lng: -1.6385369)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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