Holly Grove

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Holly Grove

Turners Green, Upper Bucklebury Apple Tree Cottage to the left, a small church to the centre and Turners Green House to the right. — Turners Green, Upper Bucklebury Credit: Oscar

Holly Grove, located in Berkshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its dense population of holly trees. Situated in the heart of the county, this charming forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Holly Grove is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is dominated by holly trees, with their distinctive spiky leaves and bright red berries. These evergreen trees provide shelter and food for a variety of bird species, including robins, blackbirds, and woodpeckers. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding a burst of color to the landscape.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and walkers. The paths wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The tranquil atmosphere and peaceful surroundings make Holly Grove a popular spot for meditation and relaxation.

Additionally, the forest is home to a small pond, which attracts a variety of aquatic life, including frogs, newts, and dragonflies. Visitors can often spot these creatures as they stroll along the meandering paths.

Overall, Holly Grove in Berkshire is a stunning woodland area, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its lush holly trees, diverse wildlife, and scenic trails, it is a haven for nature lovers and a must-visit destination for those seeking tranquility in the heart of England.

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Holly Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.43541/-1.2291101 or Grid Reference SU5370. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turners Green, Upper Bucklebury

Apple Tree Cottage to the left, a small church to the centre and Turners Green House to the right.

Oscar

Hillhouse Farmhouse, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Circa 1600 with some C19 refacing and large C19 wing to south. Brick, timber framed with brick nogging, some later brick refacing. Old tile roof, hipped over projecting wing to left with stack off-centre to left, stack to right and C20 dormer with casements. L-plan: 3 framed bays of one storey and attic with large C19 two storey wing projecting to left. East front: brick faced bay to right, 2-light C19 casement in centre bay and 5-light C19 casement in left-hand bay. Projecting wing, right-hand return wall: one first floor 3-light segemental headed casement and 2 ground floor 3-light segmental headed casements to left. 5-panelled door to right with rectangular overlight under segmental head and C20 porch. Interior: frame includes one pair of cruck blades. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Remains of a Mill in 1993

I thought I had lost this one. This is the same mill as in my 2013 picture SU5571 : Remains of a Mill only taken 20 years earlier. Enough of the structure still remains to get an idea of what the working mill must have been like.

Des Blenkinsopp

Before the hunt, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Bridleway to West Wood

Des Blenkinsopp

Rutted Bridleway

The road along Bucklebury Alley runs out of tarmac a short way back, but continues as a track, linking with a whole lot of other similar muddy lanes.

Des Blenkinsopp

Nearly the end of the road

This is about as far as you would want to take the car along here unless you were visiting the handful of houses tucked away in the woods a bit further along.

Des Blenkinsopp

Field opposite St Mary's Church

Basher Eyre

Glebe House, Bucklebury, Berkshire

18 with C20 porch. Red brick with plat band to right. Half hipped old tile roof, 4 gabled eaves dormers to right with 2-light casements, end stack to right, ridge stack above door off-centre to right, and 3 stacks to rear. Altered lobby entrance type. 1 1/2 storeys. 4 ground floor 3-light casements, 2 to right with segmental relieving arches. 4-panelled door with porch between first and second windows from left, porch with hipped tile roof, panelled door and flanking windows between third and fourth windows from left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram