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Copt Oak Wood

Wood, Forest in Leicestershire Charnwood

England

Copt Oak Wood

The Copt Oak The Copt Oak pub is operated by Rotisserie Pub Restaurants, part of the Marston's estate. The emphasis is very much on dining. The building has evidently had a makeover since this view 15 years earlier: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/188366">SK4812 : Copt Oak</a>.
The Copt Oak Credit: Stephen McKay

Copt Oak Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Leicestershire, England. Situated near the village of Copt Oak, it covers an area of approximately 50 hectares. The wood is part of the larger Charnwood Forest, a designated Area of Natural Beauty.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. These trees provide habitat and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects. The forest floor is rich in flora, with a carpet of bluebells and wildflowers during the spring season.

Copt Oak Wood offers a range of recreational activities for both locals and visitors. It has well-maintained footpaths that wind through the woods, allowing visitors to explore and enjoy the natural surroundings. The wood is particularly popular among hikers, joggers, and dog walkers.

The wood has a rich historical and cultural significance. It is believed to have been a hunting ground for the ancient Britons and later used for timber production during the medieval period. Today, the wood is managed by the local authorities to preserve its natural beauty and ecological importance.

Copt Oak Wood is easily accessible, located just off the M1 motorway and well-connected to nearby towns and villages. It provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Leicestershire countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.712621/-1.2834624 or Grid Reference SK4813. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Copt Oak The Copt Oak pub is operated by Rotisserie Pub Restaurants, part of the Marston's estate. The emphasis is very much on dining. The building has evidently had a makeover since this view 15 years earlier: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/188366">SK4812 : Copt Oak</a>.
The Copt Oak
The Copt Oak pub is operated by Rotisserie Pub Restaurants, part of the Marston's estate. The emphasis is very much on dining. The building has evidently had a makeover since this view 15 years earlier: SK4812 : Copt Oak.
Stoneywell Visitors approach the house along the path in the foreground. By the door a group of National Trust volunteers give an introductory talk to visitors before they enter the property.
Stoneywell
Visitors approach the house along the path in the foreground. By the door a group of National Trust volunteers give an introductory talk to visitors before they enter the property.
Stoneywell - looking out of the window This window looks out of the house onto the small garden area at the front. The curtains are in an appropriate arts and crafts design.
Stoneywell - looking out of the window
This window looks out of the house onto the small garden area at the front. The curtains are in an appropriate arts and crafts design.
Stoneywell Showing the rear of the house.
Stoneywell
Showing the rear of the house.
Stoneywell - the tennis court Despite the rugged and uneven terrain, the Gimsons managed to incorporate a tennis court in the grounds. The enclosure remains although it is no longer used as such.
Stoneywell - the tennis court
Despite the rugged and uneven terrain, the Gimsons managed to incorporate a tennis court in the grounds. The enclosure remains although it is no longer used as such.
Stoneywell This view is of the rear of the house, giving an idea of how quirky a building it actually is but also how well it blends into the landscape.
Stoneywell
This view is of the rear of the house, giving an idea of how quirky a building it actually is but also how well it blends into the landscape.
Stoneywell - the walled garden The walled garden is used to grow vegetables, mainly cultivated by National Trust volunteers. This view shows a crop of runner beans.
Stoneywell - the walled garden
The walled garden is used to grow vegetables, mainly cultivated by National Trust volunteers. This view shows a crop of runner beans.
Stoneywell From this direction, especially, the house seems to sink into the Charnwood Forest landscape. Beyond the house is Stoneywell Wood.
Stoneywell
From this direction, especially, the house seems to sink into the Charnwood Forest landscape. Beyond the house is Stoneywell Wood.
Stoneywell - the fort The fort is a curious feature in the grounds at Stoneywell. A natural rocky outcrop was built on to create a small building thatched each year with bracken. It was used by the family's children as a play castle. At the time of this photograph it had been declared unsafe and visitors were barred from entering.
Stoneywell - the fort
The fort is a curious feature in the grounds at Stoneywell. A natural rocky outcrop was built on to create a small building thatched each year with bracken. It was used by the family's children as a play castle. At the time of this photograph it had been declared unsafe and visitors were barred from entering.
Stoneywell - the well house When Stoneywell was built there was neither running water nor electricity and for many years water had to be brought up from this well in the grounds to the house. The circular well house contains a pump.
Stoneywell - the well house
When Stoneywell was built there was neither running water nor electricity and for many years water had to be brought up from this well in the grounds to the house. The circular well house contains a pump.
Stoneywell Showing part of the front of the house.
Stoneywell
Showing part of the front of the house.
Copt Oak public house, Whitwick Road
Copt Oak public house, Whitwick Road
Old windpump A wind-driven water pump of a type that used to be common across the country. Apparently intact but photographed on a still day, so operational status unknown.
Old windpump
A wind-driven water pump of a type that used to be common across the country. Apparently intact but photographed on a still day, so operational status unknown.
Copt Oak youth hostel and church When Copt Oak's school closed it became a youth hostel, self-catering only at weekends and school holidays. Water was collected from the village stand-pipe by the volunteer wardens
Copt Oak youth hostel and church
When Copt Oak's school closed it became a youth hostel, self-catering only at weekends and school holidays. Water was collected from the village stand-pipe by the volunteer wardens
Stoneywell Somewhat off the beaten track in Charnwood Forest but well worth the effort to see this arts and crafts gem
Stoneywell
Somewhat off the beaten track in Charnwood Forest but well worth the effort to see this arts and crafts gem
Stoneywell [1] The cottage is seen from the garden. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361102" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361102">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>
Stoneywell [1]
The cottage is seen from the garden. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
Stoneywell [2] The interior of the cottage. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [2]
The interior of the cottage. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [3] The interior of the cottage. A leaking chimney had required the removal of plaster from the wall, resulting in the wall construction being visible. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
Stoneywell [3]
The interior of the cottage. A leaking chimney had required the removal of plaster from the wall, resulting in the wall construction being visible. Stoneywell is a cottage, located near the village of Markfield. Some 7 miles northwest of Leicester. Designed and built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1899 by Ernest Gimson, for his brother Sydney. Ernest Gimson was one of the most inspiring and influential architect-designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, which had the ideal of ‘Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or must be made by labour degrading to the makers.’ The cottage is now owned by the National Trust.
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Copt Oak Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK4813 (Lat: 52.712621, Lng: -1.2834624)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Charnwood

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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///acute.spins.slimming. Near Markfield, Leicestershire

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