Blackmoor Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Blackmoor Wood

Elegant beech tree, Christmas Common, Oxfordshire Credit: Oswald Bertram

Blackmoor Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 500 acres and is known for its dense vegetation and diverse wildlife. The wood is situated near the village of Blackmoor, which gives it its name, and is easily accessible from the nearby towns of Thame and Aylesbury.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a beautiful canopy during the spring and summer months. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to its enchanting atmosphere. Blackmoor Wood is especially renowned for its bluebell display in the spring, attracting visitors from all over the region who come to witness the breathtaking sight.

The wood is also home to a rich variety of wildlife. Deer, foxes, badgers, and rabbits are commonly spotted among the trees, while the birdlife includes species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Nature enthusiasts flock to Blackmoor Wood to observe and photograph these creatures in their natural habitat.

For visitors seeking outdoor activities, the forest offers several well-marked trails for walking, jogging, and cycling. These paths lead visitors through the heart of the woodland, revealing its hidden treasures and providing opportunities for peaceful nature walks. Additionally, the wood has a designated picnic area where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by the tranquility of nature.

Overall, Blackmoor Wood is a captivating natural haven in Oxfordshire, offering a chance for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside and reconnect with nature.

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Blackmoor Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.633508/-0.95014619 or Grid Reference SU7293. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elegant beech tree, Christmas Common, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

November sunshine, Christmas Common, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Winter's afternoon, Christmas Common, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Working on the Chiltern Way

The Chiltern Way is a well used path and this is a particularly steep and muddy section just here. The path has been excavated and at a guess there are going to be steps made.

Des Blenkinsopp

Road junction and grass triangle

Adjacent to Christmas Common.

Michael Trolove

Road junction and grass triangle

Near to Christmas Common.

Michael Trolove

Information Board at Watlington Hill

This information board has been erected by The National Trust in its car park at the east end of Watlington Hill, its postcode being OX49 5HS. It shows a plan of the hill and has the following wording: On the left of the board Making a mark Once the local farmers stopped grazing their sheep on Watlington Hill it became overgrown with scrub. It wasn't a pleasant place for walkers and it wasn't a good place for butterflies. Now the National Trust is making a mark on the landscape. It's restoring the hill to a mosaic of chalk grassland and scrub. It is a great place to see Chalkhill Blue and Silver-Spotted Skipper butterflies, as well as the majestic Red Kites. The National Trust is grateful for funding received for this project from Natural England, Chilterns Conservation Board and Oxfordshire County Council. Below the plan The White Mark Edward Horner, a local squire, thought that the church which he could see from his home would look more impressive if it had a steeple. He had the huge white mark cut into the hillside to achieve this by way of an optical illusion. That's one story, anyway. There may be other explanations.... On the right of the board Please help us to keep the hill unspoilt for everyone to enjoy - take your litter or dog waste home with you. The images show from left to right: Silver-Spotted Skipper butterfly, View of Watlington Hill in 1907, and the White Mark with the Parish Church of Saint Leonard in the foreground.

David Hillas

Hollandridge Lane and farmland, Pishill

A cereal crop and oaks on a ridge to the north of Pishill.

Andrew Smith

Woodland, Shirburn

The Chiltern Way amidst beeches in the lower part of Blackmoor Wood on the Wormsley Estate.

Andrew Smith

Barn at Portobello Farm, Shirburn

A muddy farmyard with cattle ensconced for the winter.

Andrew Smith

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Christmas Common, Watlington parish

Annulus finial - 2 arms; Oxford CC halo by the UC road, in parish of Watlington (South Oxfordshire District), Christmas Common, Y-junction of Nettlebed Henley with Hollandridge Lane, on grass triangle. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OX_SU7193

Milestone Society

Bridleway, Turville

Between woodland and pasture to the north of Turville Park Farm.

Andrew Smith

K6 Telephone Box at Christmas Common

Situated at Christmas Common OX49 5HL, this red telephone box may soon be taken away from this location as it has had all the payphone equipment removed from inside it.

David Hillas

Thatched scoreboard at Wormsley cricket ground

Sir Paul Getty became a cricket lover in the 1960s through his friendship with his Chelsea neighbour, Mick Jagger. When Sir Paul acquired Wormsley in 1985, another great friend from the world of cricket – the legendary commentator Brian Johnston – persuaded him to create a cricket ground on the Estate. Harry Brind OBE, the groundsman at The Oval, was commissioned to lay the square and create a replica of the South London ground. It was opened in 1992.

Mark Percy

T20 finals day at Wormsley cricket ground

The minor counties T20 finals day is one of the highlights of the cricketing year at Wormsley. Sir Paul Getty became a cricket lover in the 1960s through his friendship with his Chelsea neighbour, Mick Jagger. When Sir Paul acquired Wormsley in 1985, another great friend from the world of cricket – the legendary commentator Brian Johnston – persuaded him to create a cricket ground on the Estate. Harry Brind OBE, the groundsman at The Oval, was commissioned to lay the square and create a replica of the South London ground. It was opened in 1992.

Mark Percy