Summerhouse Wood

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Summerhouse Wood

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey Credit: GARY ROE

Summerhouse Wood is a beautiful and expansive woodland located in Nottinghamshire, England. Spanning over 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, showcasing a rich and vibrant ecosystem. Tall, majestic oak and beech trees dominate the landscape, providing a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to the woodland's inhabitants. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting.

Visitors to Summerhouse Wood can explore the many winding footpaths and trails that crisscross the area, offering a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species, making it a prime spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

In addition to its natural attractions, Summerhouse Wood also boasts a number of amenities for visitors. There are picnic areas scattered throughout the forest, providing a perfect spot for a leisurely outdoor meal. There is also a designated camping area for those looking to spend a night under the stars.

Overall, Summerhouse Wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature in Nottinghamshire.

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Summerhouse Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.061167/-1.1914461 or Grid Reference SK5451. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey
Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey
Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325">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>
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey
The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right LinkExternal link
Satyr, Newstead Abbey Early eighteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526">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> Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost">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>
Satyr, Newstead Abbey
Early eighteenth century LinkExternal link Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder LinkExternal link
The outflow from Papplewick Dam Built to feed water to power a number of cotton mills along this section of the Leen valley.
The outflow from Papplewick Dam
Built to feed water to power a number of cotton mills along this section of the Leen valley.
The River Leen With the outflow from Papplewick dam just upstream
The River Leen
With the outflow from Papplewick dam just upstream
Information board for Moor Pond Woods
Information board for Moor Pond Woods
A well-cracked crack willow On the banks of the River Leen in Papplewick Dam Wood.
A well-cracked crack willow
On the banks of the River Leen in Papplewick Dam Wood.
Wooded path near Castle Mill Part of the Papplewick Trail.
Wooded path near Castle Mill
Part of the Papplewick Trail.
Footpath on Papplewick Moor
Footpath on Papplewick Moor
Blocked culvert At the southern end of the Papplewick Trail, this excavated culvert entrance presumably would have carried the mill races under Moor Road?
Blocked culvert
At the southern end of the Papplewick Trail, this excavated culvert entrance presumably would have carried the mill races under Moor Road?
An interesting keystone In the arch of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7005278">SK5450 : Blocked culvert</a>.  Possibly a Green Man representation?
An interesting keystone
In the arch of SK5450 : Blocked culvert. Possibly a Green Man representation?
Monument to Boatswain Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
Monument to Boatswain
Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey Originally created in the early eighteenth century.
The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey
Originally created in the early eighteenth century. The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
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Summerhouse Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK5451 (Lat: 53.061167, Lng: -1.1914461)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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Located within 500m of 53.061167,-1.1914461
HE Ref: 1265299
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: gate_pier
Source Listed Status: Historic England
Lat/Long: 53.0579711/-1.1867227
HE Ref: 1265299
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: gate_pier
Source Listed Status: Historic England
Lat/Long: 53.0579933/-1.1866771
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 53.0582259/-1.1872536
Information: route_marker
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.0630268/-1.1846676
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