Gaveston Wood

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Gaveston Wood

Speed Limit, Sandy Lane, Old Milverton The car is coming away from Old Milverton, along Sandy Lane towards Blackdown, and has just crossed the bridge over the Leamington-Coventry railway, the parapet of which can be seen behind the car to its right.
Speed Limit, Sandy Lane, Old Milverton Credit: A J Paxton

Gaveston Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Situated near the village of Gaveston, the wood covers an area of approximately 100 acres and forms part of the larger Warwickshire Forest. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding splashes of color to the natural landscape. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species, providing ample opportunities for wildlife spotting and birdwatching.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and ancient trees that have stood for centuries, evoking a sense of history and tranquility. The wood is well-maintained, with designated picnic areas and benches dotted throughout, providing visitors with the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature.

Gaveston Wood offers a peaceful retreat for individuals and families alike, with its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. It is a place where one can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the forest, reconnecting with nature and finding solace in its peaceful ambiance.

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Gaveston Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.305252/-1.5782611 or Grid Reference SP2867. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Speed Limit, Sandy Lane, Old Milverton The car is coming away from Old Milverton, along Sandy Lane towards Blackdown, and has just crossed the bridge over the Leamington-Coventry railway, the parapet of which can be seen behind the car to its right.
Speed Limit, Sandy Lane, Old Milverton
The car is coming away from Old Milverton, along Sandy Lane towards Blackdown, and has just crossed the bridge over the Leamington-Coventry railway, the parapet of which can be seen behind the car to its right.
Hill with trig point seen from Sandy Lane, Old Milverton The trig point, which is 73m above sea level according to the OS map, can be seen on the horizon above the right hand gate.
Hill with trig point seen from Sandy Lane, Old Milverton
The trig point, which is 73m above sea level according to the OS map, can be seen on the horizon above the right hand gate.
Stubble field, northern edge of the Avon valley Seen from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train. The Avon is to the right. In the distance is the Blackdown area north of Leamington.
Stubble field, northern edge of the Avon valley
Seen from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train. The Avon is to the right. In the distance is the Blackdown area north of Leamington.
A pond and a ditch in the Avon floodplain north of Leamington The River Avon runs by the trees on the right. The suburb of Blackdown is in the distance. The view is from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train on a viaduct.
A pond and a ditch in the Avon floodplain north of Leamington
The River Avon runs by the trees on the right. The suburb of Blackdown is in the distance. The view is from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train on a viaduct.
River Avon and its floodplain north of Leamington The view is from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train crossing the Avon on a viaduct, seen from the southeast in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1539066">SP3067 : River Avon floodplain</a>.
River Avon and its floodplain north of Leamington
The view is from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train crossing the Avon on a viaduct, seen from the southeast in SP3067 : River Avon floodplain.
River Avon and its floodplain north of Old Milverton The view is from a train on the Coventry-Leamington Spa line; its history is given in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1915766">SP3067 : Railway at Old Milverton</a>.
River Avon and its floodplain north of Old Milverton
The view is from a train on the Coventry-Leamington Spa line; its history is given in SP3067 : Railway at Old Milverton.
Houses and gardens, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa The nearest houses are in Hopton Croft, seen from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train.
Houses and gardens, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa
The nearest houses are in Hopton Croft, seen from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train.
Rear of Ravensdale Avenue, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa Penrith Close is on the right, seen from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train.
Rear of Ravensdale Avenue, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa
Penrith Close is on the right, seen from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train.
Gable end, Penrith Close, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa In this view from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train the footpath, right, passes obliquely under the railway bridge in the foreground.
Gable end, Penrith Close, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa
In this view from a Coventry-Leamington Spa train the footpath, right, passes obliquely under the railway bridge in the foreground.
Open space and play area, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa This pleasant open space, a footpath crossroads, took its name from a nearby house, perhaps that in the background: Dragon something.
Open space and play area, Beverley Hills estate, Royal Leamington Spa
This pleasant open space, a footpath crossroads, took its name from a nearby house, perhaps that in the background: Dragon something.
Flats on Kempton Drive, the Waterfront development, Warwick The block on the right, built more recently, appears to have been raised further above the floodplain than earlier phases. The River Avon is just out of sight, right.
Flats on Kempton Drive, the Waterfront development, Warwick
The block on the right, built more recently, appears to have been raised further above the floodplain than earlier phases. The River Avon is just out of sight, right.
Open space by Rockmill Lane, Royal Leamington Spa Formerly a sports field associated with the Potterton works across the river. In the background are the Rock Mill (disused) and Rock Mill House. The backs of houses in Quarry Street are seen at upper right. The view is from Sir Anthony Eden Way. Eden, a  Conservative, was MP for Warwick and Leamington from 1923 to 1957.
Open space by Rockmill Lane, Royal Leamington Spa
Formerly a sports field associated with the Potterton works across the river. In the background are the Rock Mill (disused) and Rock Mill House. The backs of houses in Quarry Street are seen at upper right. The view is from Sir Anthony Eden Way. Eden, a Conservative, was MP for Warwick and Leamington from 1923 to 1957.
River calling, Waterfront estate, Warwick
River calling, Waterfront estate, Warwick
Birchway Close Cul-de-sac in a c.1970s estate off Old Milverton Road, built on the site of former allotment gardens.
Birchway Close
Cul-de-sac in a c.1970s estate off Old Milverton Road, built on the site of former allotment gardens.
Former gelatines factory, Wharf Street, Warwick The Nelson family operated a business here for many years. The buildings facing the canal, right, have been occupied by other businesses; parts of the buildings fronting Wharf Street, left, have become flats.
Former gelatines factory, Wharf Street, Warwick
The Nelson family operated a business here for many years. The buildings facing the canal, right, have been occupied by other businesses; parts of the buildings fronting Wharf Street, left, have become flats.
Agricultural machinery and car compound, Nelson Lane, Warwick Over the years, Murley have gradually occupied more and more of a piece of vacant land – and now they have fenced it.
Agricultural machinery and car compound, Nelson Lane, Warwick
Over the years, Murley have gradually occupied more and more of a piece of vacant land – and now they have fenced it.
Houses and gardens, Millbank, Warwick Millbank first appears on an OS map of 1967. The wide-spreading flowering cherry trees, probably the popular 'Kanzan', are a feature of the estate.
Houses and gardens, Millbank, Warwick
Millbank first appears on an OS map of 1967. The wide-spreading flowering cherry trees, probably the popular 'Kanzan', are a feature of the estate.
Edmondes Close, Woodloes Park, Warwick Woodloes Park is a residential development on about 400 hectares of farmland north of the Grand Union Canal. It was laid out between the mid-1970s and the early 1980s. There is a mix of private and public housing, all low-rise. Residents enjoy ample open space, play areas and off-road footpaths. Many trees and lengths of hedgerow were retained. There is a primary school, a pub and busy local shops at Reardon Court. The estate extends west into SP2766.
Edmondes Close, Woodloes Park, Warwick
Woodloes Park is a residential development on about 400 hectares of farmland north of the Grand Union Canal. It was laid out between the mid-1970s and the early 1980s. There is a mix of private and public housing, all low-rise. Residents enjoy ample open space, play areas and off-road footpaths. Many trees and lengths of hedgerow were retained. There is a primary school, a pub and busy local shops at Reardon Court. The estate extends west into SP2766.
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Gaveston Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP2867 (Lat: 52.305252, Lng: -1.5782611)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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///fast.grin.lofts. Near Leek Wootton, Warwickshire

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Gaveston's Cross
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Inscription: In the hollow of this rock was beheaded on the 17 day of July 1312, by barons lawless as himself, Piers Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall, the minion of a hateful king, in life and death a memorable instance of misrule.
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