Grigg's Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Grigg's Wood

K6 telephone box and bus shelter, Cray's Pond
K6 telephone box and bus shelter, Cray's Pond Credit: JThomas

Grigg's Wood is a picturesque and tranquil woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated near the village of Grigg, this woodland covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is known for its dense tree canopy and diverse wildlife.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the numerous plant and animal species that call Grigg's Wood their home. Bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones carpet the forest floor during spring, creating a stunning display of colors.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained trails, making it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers. The trails wind through the wood, offering visitors the chance to explore its peaceful surroundings and discover hidden treasures along the way.

Grigg's Wood is also a haven for wildlife. The area is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Deer, foxes, and badgers can also be spotted roaming the wood during quieter times of the day.

Nature conservation is a priority in Grigg's Wood, with efforts made to maintain the natural ecosystem and protect the biodiversity within. The wood is managed by a local conservation trust, ensuring that it remains a sanctuary for both flora and fauna.

Overall, Grigg's Wood offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Its serene atmosphere, diverse wildlife, and well-preserved trails make it an ideal destination for those seeking solace and connection with the natural world.

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Grigg's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.526433/-1.106216 or Grid Reference SU6281. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

K6 telephone box and bus shelter, Cray's Pond
K6 telephone box and bus shelter, Cray's Pond
Bus shelter on the B4256, Cray's Pond
Bus shelter on the B4256, Cray's Pond
B4526, Cray's Pond
B4526, Cray's Pond
The White Lion, Cray's Pond Not currently open (2022).
See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2829589">SU6380 : The White Lion, Crays Pond</a> for happier times.
The White Lion, Cray's Pond
Not currently open (2022). See SU6380 : The White Lion, Crays Pond for happier times.
Garage and car sales, Cray's Pond
Garage and car sales, Cray's Pond
Gated track and footpath off Goring Road
Gated track and footpath off Goring Road
Goring Road The B471 towards Woodcote.
Goring Road
The B471 towards Woodcote.
Farmland, Goring A cereal crop beside Battle Road with Wroxhills Wood starting to show the signs of autumn.
Farmland, Goring
A cereal crop beside Battle Road with Wroxhills Wood starting to show the signs of autumn.
Farmland, Woodcote Arable fields in the Chiltern foothills with the Berkshire Downs rising beyond the Goring Gap.
Farmland, Woodcote
Arable fields in the Chiltern foothills with the Berkshire Downs rising beyond the Goring Gap.
Wallingford Road, Goring Looking along the B4009 through this commuter village. Elvendon Road leads off to the right.
Wallingford Road, Goring
Looking along the B4009 through this commuter village. Elvendon Road leads off to the right.
Tesco Express, Goring This building, on the corner of Gatehampton Road and Reading Road, is unmistakeably a former pub - one of many around the country taken over by Tesco for a convenience store. Until it was closed in 2013 it was the Queens Arms, owned by Greene King, and opened by Tesco in August 2017. It is not known exactly when the pub was established; the first known reference was in 1843 but it seems likely that it was more or less contemporary with the nearby railway station opened a few years before.
Tesco Express, Goring
This building, on the corner of Gatehampton Road and Reading Road, is unmistakeably a former pub - one of many around the country taken over by Tesco for a convenience store. Until it was closed in 2013 it was the Queens Arms, owned by Greene King, and opened by Tesco in August 2017. It is not known exactly when the pub was established; the first known reference was in 1843 but it seems likely that it was more or less contemporary with the nearby railway station opened a few years before.
Gatehampton Road, Goring This is the view of Goring anybody emerging from Goring & Streatley station gets. In this image the main station buildings, protected by a canopy, are on the immediate left with a covered cycle rack beyond. The late afternoon sunshine catches the buildings further up the road, including a former pub now a Tesco Express, while three teenage boys approach having finished school for the day. The National Rail sign, perched on top of a high pole, completes the scene. Although an ancient settlement, Goring began to develop when the railway arrived in the 1830s and is now a sizeable commuter village with a population in excess of 3,000. Streatley is a smaller place connected to Goring by a bridge over the River Thames.
Gatehampton Road, Goring
This is the view of Goring anybody emerging from Goring & Streatley station gets. In this image the main station buildings, protected by a canopy, are on the immediate left with a covered cycle rack beyond. The late afternoon sunshine catches the buildings further up the road, including a former pub now a Tesco Express, while three teenage boys approach having finished school for the day. The National Rail sign, perched on top of a high pole, completes the scene. Although an ancient settlement, Goring began to develop when the railway arrived in the 1830s and is now a sizeable commuter village with a population in excess of 3,000. Streatley is a smaller place connected to Goring by a bridge over the River Thames.
Goring and Streatley Station
Goring and Streatley Station
Goring Road from the B4526
Goring Road from the B4526
Park Farm on Reading Road
Park Farm on Reading Road
Reading Road at the junction of Gatehampton Road
Reading Road at the junction of Gatehampton Road
Gatehampton Road at the junction of Goring High Street Crossing the railway bridge
Gatehampton Road at the junction of Goring High Street
Crossing the railway bridge
Whitehills Green, Goring
Whitehills Green, Goring
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Grigg's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU6281 (Lat: 51.526433, Lng: -1.106216)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.526433,-1.106216
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Bicycle: no
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Lat/Long: 51.5277585/-1.1026868
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.52882/-1.1010245
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