Cottage Brake

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Cottage Brake

Farmland, Great Milton Orpwoods Farm is seen from the footpath alongside the M40 near Trindalls Farm.
Farmland, Great Milton Credit: Andrew Smith

Cottage Brake is a picturesque woodland area located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated near the town of Wood, the forest is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Spanning approximately 100 acres, Cottage Brake offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The forest is characterized by its dense canopy of mature trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a shaded and cool environment even during the hottest summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display throughout the year.

Cottage Brake is home to a rich assortment of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and even the occasional rare sighting of a red kite soaring above the treetops.

The forest offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of hidden ponds and babbling brooks tucked away within the trees. There are also designated picnic areas, providing the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Cottage Brake is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are seeking a scenic walk, a chance to spot wildlife, or simply a place to unwind, Cottage Brake in Oxfordshire is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Cottage Brake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.729954/-1.0464188 or Grid Reference SP6503. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Great Milton Orpwoods Farm is seen from the footpath alongside the M40 near Trindalls Farm.
Farmland, Great Milton
Orpwoods Farm is seen from the footpath alongside the M40 near Trindalls Farm.
Road from Albury The sole access road for Albury, heading towards Tiddington.
Road from Albury
The sole access road for Albury, heading towards Tiddington.
Churchyard of St Helen's, Albury A quiet part round the back of the church.
Churchyard of St Helen's, Albury
A quiet part round the back of the church.
The Oxfordshire Way near Albury Albury is at the top of the rise.
The Oxfordshire Way near Albury
Albury is at the top of the rise.
The Oxfordshire Way near Albury Following the top of a small ridge.
The Oxfordshire Way near Albury
Following the top of a small ridge.
Driveway to Home Farm Part of the Thame Valley Way.
Driveway to Home Farm
Part of the Thame Valley Way.
Thame Valley Way near Rycote This part uses the track of a former railway.
Thame Valley Way near Rycote
This part uses the track of a former railway.
Harvested field by the Thame Valley Walk On the other side of the far hedge is the A418 which is not pleasant to walk along.
Harvested field by the Thame Valley Walk
On the other side of the far hedge is the A418 which is not pleasant to walk along.
The Oxfordshire Way near Albury Following a ridge towards Albury which is on top of the next rise.
The Oxfordshire Way near Albury
Following a ridge towards Albury which is on top of the next rise.
Poplars at Sandy Lane Farm
Poplars at Sandy Lane Farm
M40 from A40 The old and new routes towards Oxford run more or less parallel for some way.
M40 from A40
The old and new routes towards Oxford run more or less parallel for some way.
Old railway bridge, Sandy Lane, Tiddington The Princes Risborough - Oxford line, which closed here in 1968.
Old railway bridge, Sandy Lane, Tiddington
The Princes Risborough - Oxford line, which closed here in 1968.
Lobb Farm, Great Haseley Some of the farm's large buildings viewed from the footpath that now bypasses to the south.
Lobb Farm, Great Haseley
Some of the farm's large buildings viewed from the footpath that now bypasses to the south.
Pasture, Great Milton A field of ridge and furrow to the south of Harrington Field Farm.
Pasture, Great Milton
A field of ridge and furrow to the south of Harrington Field Farm.
Thame Road, Tiddington The busy A418, the main road through the village.
Thame Road, Tiddington
The busy A418, the main road through the village.
A418 at Tiddington village boundary
A418 at Tiddington village boundary
A418 east of Tiddington
A418 east of Tiddington
A418 nears Colesheath Copse
A418 nears Colesheath Copse
Show me another place!

Cottage Brake is located at Grid Ref: SP6503 (Lat: 51.729954, Lng: -1.0464188)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///evaded.gross.worthy. Near Thame, Oxfordshire

Related Wikis

Rycote

Rycote is a hamlet 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of Thame in Oxfordshire. The Oxfordshire Way long-distance path passes through. == Saint Michael's chapel... ==

Rycote House

Rycote House (also Rycote Manor) the manor of Rycote, Oxfordshire, England, was a Tudor (and later Georgian) country house. First built in the early 16th...

Albury, Oxfordshire

Albury is a village in the civil parish of Tiddington-with-Albury, about 5 miles (8 km) west of Thame in Oxfordshire. == Manor == Its toponym is derived...

Tiddington-with-Albury

Tiddington-with-Albury is a civil parish in South Oxfordshire. It includes the village of Albury (Ordnance Survey grid reference SP655051), the larger...

Tiddington railway station

Tiddington railway station was on the Wycombe Railway and served the village of Tiddington, Oxfordshire. On 24 October 1864 the Wycombe Railway opened...

Tiddington, Oxfordshire

Tiddington is a village in the civil parish of Tiddington-with-Albury, in the South Oxfordshire district, in Oxfordshire, England. It is about 3+1⁄2 miles...

Draycot, Oxfordshire

Draycot is a hamlet on the River Thame, in the civil parish of Tiddington-with-Albury, in the South Oxfordshire district, in the county of Oxfordshire...

Great Haseley

Great Haseley is a village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England. The village is about 4.5 miles (7 km) southwest of Thame. The parish includes...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.729954,-1.0464188
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.7286899/-1.0482164
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.7289108/-1.0470283
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.7284644/-1.0493898
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.7284006/-1.0519169
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7291311/-1.045834
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7293295/-1.0447599
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7294248/-1.0442556
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7295573/-1.0435164
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7292285/-1.0453264
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Cottage Brake?

Leave your review of Cottage Brake below (or comments, questions and feedback).