Borocourt Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Borocourt Wood

Pasture and farm buildings, Checkendon Corker&#039;s Farm viewed from the footpath passing to its west. — Pasture and farm buildings, Checkendon Credit: Andrew Smith

Borocourt Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 35 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The wood is situated just 6 miles west of Henley-on-Thames and 10 miles north of Reading, making it easily accessible for visitors.

The woodland boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees dominating the landscape. Ancient beech and oak trees are particularly abundant, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the woodland floor below. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in spring, adding a vibrant burst of color to the surroundings.

Borocourt Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Birdwatchers can spot a range of species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Deer are also known to roam the woodland, adding to its natural charm.

The wood offers several well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the woodland, offering a peaceful spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

Overall, Borocourt Wood is a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape in nature. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and families alike.

Show me another place!

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

Borocourt Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.533894/-1.0203159 or Grid Reference SU6882. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pasture and farm buildings, Checkendon

Corker's Farm viewed from the footpath passing to its west.

Andrew Smith

Stoke Row

The road becomes Kit Lane but the maps don't give a name till beyond the end of the village.

David Howard

Stoke Row Green

David Howard

Stoke Row

David Howard

Houses in Stoke Row

Looking towards Church View.

David Howard

Church View, Stoke Row

David Howard

Basset Wood

Dani

The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row

This is an unlikely looking structure to find in an Oxfordshire village. Its origins lie in the friendship that developed between Edward Anderton Reade, the son of a local squire who spent his working life in India, and the Maharajah of Benares. In Victorian times the villages of this part of Oxfordshire had only limited access to clean water bringing considerable hardship to the poor of the area. Learning of these difficulties, the Maharajah - who had remained loyal to the British during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 - determined that a charity should be set up to relieve the problem. The result was a well dug to a depth of 368 feet, a considerable engineering achievement. To honour the Maharajah, who never visited Britain, a splendid well canopy was built incorporating a gold elephant representing the Hindu god Ganesh. The well was used until the beginning of the Second World War although by that time most houses in the village had a mains connection. Today the well has been renovated and preserved and is maintained by the Maharajah's Well Trust. The octagonal cottage to the right was built to house the well warden. The last warden died in 1979 since when it has been rented out to supplement the charity's income.

Stephen McKay

The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row

This is looking under the canopy of the well where the gold elephant takes pride of place. See SU6784 : The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row for a wider view and some historical notes.

Stephen McKay

Colmore Lane, Peppard Hill

Des Blenkinsopp

1 Langtree Cottages, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

1906 by Maxwell Ayrton in Arts and Crafts style. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Foundry Cottage, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

C17 with C20 windows. Brick ground floor with areas of flint; timber frame to first floor, rendered panels to left, brick infill to right. Old plain tile roof; brick stacks. 2-unit plan. 2-storey, 3-window range. Central 2-panel door with C20 gabled tile porch. 2-light casement to left. 2 single-light casements to right. Three 2-light casements to first floor. Roof hipped to right. Ridge stack to right and end stack to left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram