Gilham Copse

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Gilham Copse

Bigmore Lane A shortcut to the A40 via Bigmore Farm and Horsleys Green.
Bigmore Lane Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Gilham Copse is a picturesque wood located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is known for its lush greenery and diverse range of flora and fauna. The copse is situated close to the village of Gilham and is easily accessible by foot or by car.

The woodland is predominantly composed of oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the various species that call this place home. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a natural carpet of decomposing vegetation.

Walking through Gilham Copse, visitors can expect to encounter a wide variety of wildlife. Squirrels scurry up and down the trees, while birds such as woodpeckers and nuthatches can be heard tapping away at the trunks. In the spring, the air is filled with the sweet melodies of songbirds as they nest and breed within the woodland.

The copse is also home to a diverse range of plant life. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, casting a vibrant hue across the landscape. Other notable species include primroses, foxgloves, and wild garlic, adding bursts of color to the green surroundings.

Gilham Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and offers various walking trails for visitors to explore the area. The peaceful ambiance, combined with the natural beauty of the woodland, makes it an ideal spot for relaxation and connecting with nature.

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Gilham Copse Images

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Bigmore Lane A shortcut to the A40 via Bigmore Farm and Horsleys Green.
Bigmore Lane
A shortcut to the A40 via Bigmore Farm and Horsleys Green.
Towards Hanger Wood Typical Chiltern scenery near Fingest.
Towards Hanger Wood
Typical Chiltern scenery near Fingest.
Footpath to Turville Grange
Footpath to Turville Grange
Footpath to Turville Court
Footpath to Turville Court
Farmland, Fingest, Buckinghamshire
Farmland, Fingest, Buckinghamshire
Church of St Bartholomew, Fingest, Buckinghamshire Early C12 W. tower and nave; chancel added C13, with C15 windows; mid C19 S. porch and restorations. Roughcast and render over flint, stone dressings, tiled roofs. Fine dominating W. tower, wider than the nave, with C18-early C19 twin saddle-back roof. Each side of bell chamber has pair of Romanesque openings with semi-circular roll-moulded arches of 2 orders on shafts with cushion capitals. Small single lights with unmoulded semi-circular heads below; very small similar lights to ground floor of N. and S. sides; C13 3-light W. window of chalk, with plate tracery. Narrow nave has small original window with semi-circular head to N., and 2 later 2-light traceried windows to S. Blocked N. doorway with narrow chamfered pointed arch; S. door with similar arch in C19 gabled wooden porch. Chancel has 2 chamfered lancets to N., 3-light traceried E. window and 2 restored 2-light traceried windows with flat heads to S. Central S. door. C19 buttresses. Interior: tower has moulded arch on shafts to inner face of W. window, and tall wide unmoulded semi-circular arch to nave. Nave has semi- circular rere-arches to doorways and S. windows, and medieval roof of 4 bays with chamfered arch-braces to collars and heavy simple wind-braces. C19 wooden arch and screen to chancel. Reworked C15 octagonal font with traceried panels. Other fittings C19. 

(Source:Historic England)
Church of St Bartholomew, Fingest, Buckinghamshire
Early C12 W. tower and nave; chancel added C13, with C15 windows; mid C19 S. porch and restorations. Roughcast and render over flint, stone dressings, tiled roofs. Fine dominating W. tower, wider than the nave, with C18-early C19 twin saddle-back roof. Each side of bell chamber has pair of Romanesque openings with semi-circular roll-moulded arches of 2 orders on shafts with cushion capitals. Small single lights with unmoulded semi-circular heads below; very small similar lights to ground floor of N. and S. sides; C13 3-light W. window of chalk, with plate tracery. Narrow nave has small original window with semi-circular head to N., and 2 later 2-light traceried windows to S. Blocked N. doorway with narrow chamfered pointed arch; S. door with similar arch in C19 gabled wooden porch. Chancel has 2 chamfered lancets to N., 3-light traceried E. window and 2 restored 2-light traceried windows with flat heads to S. Central S. door. C19 buttresses. Interior: tower has moulded arch on shafts to inner face of W. window, and tall wide unmoulded semi-circular arch to nave. Nave has semi- circular rere-arches to doorways and S. windows, and medieval roof of 4 bays with chamfered arch-braces to collars and heavy simple wind-braces. C19 wooden arch and screen to chancel. Reworked C15 octagonal font with traceried panels. Other fittings C19. (Source:Historic England)
Farmland, Fingest, Buckinghamshire
Farmland, Fingest, Buckinghamshire
Towards Manor Farm This large farmhouse is in the square to the north, but the best view of its prominent hilltop site is from here.
Towards Manor Farm
This large farmhouse is in the square to the north, but the best view of its prominent hilltop site is from here.
Wooded Hillside above Ashfield Barn
Wooded Hillside above Ashfield Barn
Beechwood near Turville A strip of woodland along the bottom of a dry valley.
Beechwood near Turville
A strip of woodland along the bottom of a dry valley.
A Chiltern Valley near Ibstone
A Chiltern Valley near Ibstone
Track into Park Wood
Track into Park Wood
Small Plaster Animal I don't know what this is about. This small figure is just standing here in the woods between two trees.
I think it's a rabbit, but it might be a squirrel. It's wearing a jacket and waistcoat, which doesn't particularly help with identification.
No trousers though. Probably a rabbit. They just don't care...
Small Plaster Animal
I don't know what this is about. This small figure is just standing here in the woods between two trees. I think it's a rabbit, but it might be a squirrel. It's wearing a jacket and waistcoat, which doesn't particularly help with identification. No trousers though. Probably a rabbit. They just don't care...
Cadmore End School The old building, which is joined to the new one to its right.
Cadmore End School
The old building, which is joined to the new one to its right.
Marlow Road, Cadmore End
Marlow Road, Cadmore End
Approaching a Hidden Dip on Marlow Road
Approaching a Hidden Dip on Marlow Road
View of Fingest from Fingest Wood This photo, taken from the edge of Fingest Wood, shows the village of Fingest with Turville Hill behind it. It is typical of the delightful Chiltern countryside with its fields, hills, villages and woods.
View of Fingest from Fingest Wood
This photo, taken from the edge of Fingest Wood, shows the village of Fingest with Turville Hill behind it. It is typical of the delightful Chiltern countryside with its fields, hills, villages and woods.
K6 Telephone Box and Post Box in Turville Situated in the centre of Turville, the postcode being RG9 6QU, this red telephone box has a box containing emergency life-saving equipment. It replaced the payphone  which was latterly little used. To the left of the photo can be seen a red postbox on a black metal post whilst to the right is a notice referring to the Parish of Turville.
K6 Telephone Box and Post Box in Turville
Situated in the centre of Turville, the postcode being RG9 6QU, this red telephone box has a box containing emergency life-saving equipment. It replaced the payphone which was latterly little used. To the left of the photo can be seen a red postbox on a black metal post whilst to the right is a notice referring to the Parish of Turville.
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Gilham Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU7691 (Lat: 51.621558, Lng: -0.89613691)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.621558,-0.89613691
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Bicycle: no
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Lat/Long: 51.6187535/-0.8969409
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