Cleeve Wood

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Cleeve Wood

The Hare, Ermin Street A very pleasant pub/restaurant.
The Hare, Ermin Street Credit: Trevor Harris

Cleeve Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in Berkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is situated on the eastern edge of the village of Cleeve, near the town of Wokingham. The wood is part of the larger Cleeve Common, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its rich biodiversity.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including beech, oak, and ash. These trees provide a dense canopy that shades the forest floor and creates a tranquil and shady atmosphere. The ground beneath the trees is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a natural habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

Cleeve Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife. It provides a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. Mammals such as foxes, rabbits, and deer can also be spotted in the woodland. Additionally, the wood is known for its rich insect population, with butterflies, bees, and beetles being commonly sighted.

The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and photographers. It offers several well-maintained walking trails that allow visitors to explore the beauty of the woodland. These trails meander through towering trees, along babbling brooks, and past wildflower meadows, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Cleeve Wood is a true gem of Berkshire, offering a haven of natural beauty and tranquility for both locals and visitors alike.

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The Hare, Ermin Street A very pleasant pub/restaurant.
The Hare, Ermin Street
A very pleasant pub/restaurant.
Ford at Eastbury This is the first of two fords on the River Lambourn at Eastbury.
Ford at Eastbury
This is the first of two fords on the River Lambourn at Eastbury.
Ford at Eastbury This is the second of the two River Lambourn fords at Eastbury. The same view can be seen as it was in 2011 at:
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2302007" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2302007">Link</a>
Ford at Eastbury
This is the second of the two River Lambourn fords at Eastbury. The same view can be seen as it was in 2011 at: Link
St James, Eastbury: late March 2016
St James, Eastbury: late March 2016
St James, Eastbury: banner
St James, Eastbury: banner
St James, Eastbury: font
St James, Eastbury: font
St James, Eastbury: pulpit
St James, Eastbury: pulpit
St James, Eastbury: organ
St James, Eastbury: organ
St James, Eastbury: memorial to a former incumbent Clarke was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and ordained in 1938. After a curacy in Stoke-on-Trent he was a chaplain to the forces from 1940 to 1946. When peace returned he became Vicar of Uttoxeter. He was also a  Territorial Army Chaplin from 1947 to 1962. He was Rector of Easthampstead from 1957 to 1964.
St James, Eastbury: memorial to a former incumbent
Clarke was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and ordained in 1938. After a curacy in Stoke-on-Trent he was a chaplain to the forces from 1940 to 1946. When peace returned he became Vicar of Uttoxeter. He was also a Territorial Army Chaplin from 1947 to 1962. He was Rector of Easthampstead from 1957 to 1964.
St James, Eastbury: altar
St James, Eastbury: altar
St James, Eastbury: choir stalls
St James, Eastbury: choir stalls
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (a)
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (a)
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (b)
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (b)
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (c)
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (c)
St James, Eastbury: Sunday School altar I'm never sure if I should honour Robert Raikes or abjure him. Memories of a vinegary spinster telling the five year old me to sit still for what seemed an eternity while she read a Bible story in a monotonous drone are trumped by happy teenage mornings playing football with an amiable hippy, who also organised trips to the swimming pool and theatre. For all this we have to thank Robert Raikes, the evangelical editor of the Gloucester Journal. In 1780 he and a clergyman friend began the first Sunday School. It was to be aimed at all children, not just those of churchgoers. Three years later Raikes published an account of this Sunday School in the columns of his publication. From there it gained publicity through The Gentlemen’s Magazine; but it was the nascent Times newspaper, founded in 1785, that really drove the movement.
St James, Eastbury: Sunday School altar
I'm never sure if I should honour Robert Raikes or abjure him. Memories of a vinegary spinster telling the five year old me to sit still for what seemed an eternity while she read a Bible story in a monotonous drone are trumped by happy teenage mornings playing football with an amiable hippy, who also organised trips to the swimming pool and theatre. For all this we have to thank Robert Raikes, the evangelical editor of the Gloucester Journal. In 1780 he and a clergyman friend began the first Sunday School. It was to be aimed at all children, not just those of churchgoers. Three years later Raikes published an account of this Sunday School in the columns of his publication. From there it gained publicity through The Gentlemen’s Magazine; but it was the nascent Times newspaper, founded in 1785, that really drove the movement.
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (d)
St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (d)
St James, Eastbury: memorial to a poet and his wife Created by Lawrence Whistler<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Whistler" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Whistler">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> this is a memorial to Edward and Helen Thomas <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Thomas_(poet)#Personal_life" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Thomas_(poet)#Personal_life">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>
There is also a Whistler window to Thomas at Steep<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SU7425?class=Memorial" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SU7425?class=Memorial">Link</a>
St James, Eastbury: memorial to a poet and his wife
Created by Lawrence WhistlerLinkExternal link this is a memorial to Edward and Helen Thomas LinkExternal link There is also a Whistler window to Thomas at SteepLink
St James, Eastbury: lectern
St James, Eastbury: lectern
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Cleeve Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU3376 (Lat: 51.487531, Lng: -1.5181381)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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