Bush Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Bush Wood

Pasture and woodland, Highmoor With a footpath approaching Highmoor from the north-west.
Pasture and woodland, Highmoor Credit: Andrew Smith

Bush Wood is a picturesque and ancient woodland located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is situated near the village of Wood, within the larger Forest of Wychwood.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a diverse mix of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is rich in native wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, which create a vibrant carpet of color during springtime.

Bush Wood is renowned for its tranquil and serene atmosphere, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking solace in nature. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and walkers, who can explore the numerous well-maintained footpaths that crisscross the woodland.

The woodland also boasts a diverse array of wildlife. Bird species frequently spotted include woodpeckers, owls, and finches, while mammals such as deer, badgers, and foxes can be observed in their natural habitat. The forest is also home to a wide range of insects, amphibians, and reptiles, adding to the rich biodiversity of the area.

Managed by local authorities, Bush Wood is carefully preserved to maintain its natural beauty and ecological balance. The woodland is open to the public throughout the year, providing a haven for nature lovers and a valuable resource for scientific research and conservation efforts.

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Bush Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.557166/-1.013022 or Grid Reference SU6884. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pasture and woodland, Highmoor With a footpath approaching Highmoor from the north-west.
Pasture and woodland, Highmoor
With a footpath approaching Highmoor from the north-west.
Fingerposts at Highmoor Cross
Fingerposts at Highmoor Cross
The road to Stoke Row Going through Bear Wood
The road to Stoke Row
Going through Bear Wood
Bear Wood, Stoke Row
Bear Wood, Stoke Row
Stoke Row The road becomes Kit Lane but the maps don't give a name till beyond the end of the village.
Stoke Row
The road becomes Kit Lane but the maps don't give a name till beyond the end of the village.
Stoke Row Green
Stoke Row Green
Stoke Row
Stoke Row
Houses in Stoke Row Looking towards Church View.
Houses in Stoke Row
Looking towards Church View.
Church View, Stoke Row
Church View, Stoke Row
Kit Lane, Stoke Row
Kit Lane, Stoke Row
Basset Wood
Basset Wood
Woods north east of Stoke Row
Woods north east of Stoke Row
Nott Wood
Nott Wood
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.
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.
The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row This is looking under the canopy of the well where the gold elephant takes pride of place. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7620533">SU6784 : The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row</a> for a wider view and some historical notes.
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.
The Dog & Duck, Highmoor The Dog & Duck, Public House, Highmoor
The Dog & Duck, Highmoor
The Dog & Duck, Public House, Highmoor
St Pauls Church, Highmoor St Pauls Church in the south-western corner of the gridsquare
St Pauls Church, Highmoor
St Pauls Church in the south-western corner of the gridsquare
Highmoor Woods Highmoor Woods on the B481 road from Reading to Nettlebed.
Highmoor Woods
Highmoor Woods on the B481 road from Reading to Nettlebed.
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Bush Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU6884 (Lat: 51.557166, Lng: -1.013022)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///gent.deferring.pump. Near Rotherfield Peppard, Oxfordshire

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Restaurant
Crooked Billet
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