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Sicily Clump

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Sicily Clump

The A4 approaches Savernake Almost identical view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/123138">SU2567 : The Road to Bath</a> and a similar time of year. This little layby would appear to have had little upkeep in the 16 years that separate the two, to judge by the road surface. Knowle Farm, at the bend in the road ahead, marks the beginning of the Savernake Estate.
The A4 approaches Savernake Credit: HelenK

Sicily Clump, located in Wiltshire, England, is a beautiful and enchanting woodland area known for its dense forest and serene atmosphere. Spread across an area of approximately 200 acres, this natural treasure is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The clump is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a rich and vibrant canopy that provides a haven for various woodland creatures and bird species. Walking through Sicily Clump, visitors can enjoy the peaceful sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves underfoot, immersing themselves in the wonders of nature.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the clump at their own pace. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for leisurely strolls or more adventurous hikes. Additionally, Sicily Clump is home to a small stream, which adds to the overall tranquility of the area and creates a soothing ambiance.

Throughout the year, Sicily Clump showcases the changing seasons, with vibrant displays of spring blossoms, lush greenery in the summer, breathtaking autumnal colors, and frost-covered landscapes in the winter. This makes it a must-visit destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts looking to capture the beauty of the British countryside.

As a protected woodland area, Sicily Clump is managed by local authorities to preserve its natural integrity and promote sustainable tourism. With its stunning scenery and peaceful ambiance, Sicily Clump offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature in a truly idyllic setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.391857/-1.634265 or Grid Reference SU2565. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The A4 approaches Savernake Almost identical view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/123138">SU2567 : The Road to Bath</a> and a similar time of year. This little layby would appear to have had little upkeep in the 16 years that separate the two, to judge by the road surface. Knowle Farm, at the bend in the road ahead, marks the beginning of the Savernake Estate.
The A4 approaches Savernake
Almost identical view to SU2567 : The Road to Bath and a similar time of year. This little layby would appear to have had little upkeep in the 16 years that separate the two, to judge by the road surface. Knowle Farm, at the bend in the road ahead, marks the beginning of the Savernake Estate.
Pasture, Burbage Trees in Tottenham Park are seen from the footpath between Durley and St Katharine's.
Pasture, Burbage
Trees in Tottenham Park are seen from the footpath between Durley and St Katharine's.
Pasture, Burbage An old avenue of oaks north of The Warren makes its way to the edge of Savernake Forest.
Pasture, Burbage
An old avenue of oaks north of The Warren makes its way to the edge of Savernake Forest.
Pasture, Little Bedwyn The woodland of Knowle Cowleaze is seen from the eastern edge of Savernake Forest.
Pasture, Little Bedwyn
The woodland of Knowle Cowleaze is seen from the eastern edge of Savernake Forest.
Woodland, Savernake Savernake is a patchwork of mixed forestry and here an area of beeches in the west of Birch Copse.
Woodland, Savernake
Savernake is a patchwork of mixed forestry and here an area of beeches in the west of Birch Copse.
The Grand Avenue, Savernake A main thoroughfare through the forest is lined with autumnal beeches.
The Grand Avenue, Savernake
A main thoroughfare through the forest is lined with autumnal beeches.
Native bluebell, Cobham Frith, Savernake Forest The quality of the annual bluebell display varies from year to year. 2023 isn't particularly spectacular. It has been in the past <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=180617215&displayclass=bigger" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=180617215&displayclass=bigger">Link</a>
Native bluebell, Cobham Frith, Savernake Forest
The quality of the annual bluebell display varies from year to year. 2023 isn't particularly spectacular. It has been in the past Link
Minor road near Chisbury The minor road passes through Belmore Copse and near Sicily Cottages is a milestone.
Minor road near Chisbury
The minor road passes through Belmore Copse and near Sicily Cottages is a milestone.
Milestone, Belmore Copse The milestone with its plate missing stands beside the minor road that runs past the copse. For a wider view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324266">SU2566 : Minor road near Chisbury</a>
Milestone, Belmore Copse
The milestone with its plate missing stands beside the minor road that runs past the copse. For a wider view SU2566 : Minor road near Chisbury
Bridleway near Chisbury The bridleway skirts the edge of Bedwyn Common to take riders and walkers to St Katharine's.
Bridleway near Chisbury
The bridleway skirts the edge of Bedwyn Common to take riders and walkers to St Katharine's.
Moss, Bedwyn Common Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.
Moss, Bedwyn Common
Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.
Footpath, Bedwyn Common The footpath follows this wide ride through the wooded common.
Footpath, Bedwyn Common
The footpath follows this wide ride through the wooded common.
Pasture near Chisbury The footpath leaves Chisbury Lane to take walkers across the field on its way toward Chisbury Wood.
Pasture near Chisbury
The footpath leaves Chisbury Lane to take walkers across the field on its way toward Chisbury Wood.
Stile, Chisbury The footpath leaves Chisbury Lane to take walkers across fields to Upper Horsehall Hill Farm.
Stile, Chisbury
The footpath leaves Chisbury Lane to take walkers across fields to Upper Horsehall Hill Farm.
Stile, Chisbury The stile gives walkers access to the footpath that takes them to Chisbury Wood.
Stile, Chisbury
The stile gives walkers access to the footpath that takes them to Chisbury Wood.
White bluebells in Cobham Frith The predominant colour of the seasonal show of bluebells is, well, blue. However, the occasional clump of the white variety appears.
White bluebells in Cobham Frith
The predominant colour of the seasonal show of bluebells is, well, blue. However, the occasional clump of the white variety appears.
Beech trees and bluebells in Cobham Frith I visit the wood most years if I can, mostly in the morning. This is an evening shot. I nearly missed the annual display of bluebells as I'd expected that they'd be showing later than this. In 2010 it was a month later before they could be seen like this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1870518" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1870518">Link</a>
Beech trees and bluebells in Cobham Frith
I visit the wood most years if I can, mostly in the morning. This is an evening shot. I nearly missed the annual display of bluebells as I'd expected that they'd be showing later than this. In 2010 it was a month later before they could be seen like this Link
Beech trees, shadows and bluebells in Cobham Frith The rural idyll evoked by this and my other images from these parts belies the rather dark 20th century history of Cobham Frith when, during WWII, it was used as a storage facility for WMD <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/savernake_forest_and_the_second_world_war_6660" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/savernake_forest_and_the_second_world_war_6660">Link</a>
Beech trees, shadows and bluebells in Cobham Frith
The rural idyll evoked by this and my other images from these parts belies the rather dark 20th century history of Cobham Frith when, during WWII, it was used as a storage facility for WMD Link
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Sicily Clump is located at Grid Ref: SU2565 (Lat: 51.391857, Lng: -1.634265)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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///slippers.depth.puppy. Near Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire

Nearby Locations

St Katharine's Sicily Clump Bedwyn Common

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