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Benwell's Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Benwell's Wood

Farmland, Bledlow The Ridgeway crossing stubble fields below Lodge Hill and intersecting with a bridleway running from south to north.
Farmland, Bledlow Credit: Andrew Smith

Benwell's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is nestled within the stunning landscape of the Chiltern Hills, providing a tranquil and serene escape from urban life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, allowing only scattered rays of sunlight to penetrate the forest floor. The undergrowth is rich and diverse, with an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses carpeting the ground.

Benwell's Wood is renowned for its wildlife, serving as a haven for various animal species. Bird enthusiasts can spot a wide range of species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, while the observant eye may catch glimpses of elusive mammals like deer, badgers, and foxes. The wood is also home to a diverse range of insects and invertebrates, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Visitors to Benwell's Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing them to explore the wood's beauty at their own pace. The trails wind through the ancient trees, offering breathtaking views and the opportunity to observe the wood's flora and fauna up close.

With its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty, Benwell's Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Oxfordshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.684811/-0.88344675 or Grid Reference SU7799. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Bledlow The Ridgeway crossing stubble fields below Lodge Hill and intersecting with a bridleway running from south to north.
Farmland, Bledlow
The Ridgeway crossing stubble fields below Lodge Hill and intersecting with a bridleway running from south to north.
Notice on the Ridgeway west of Lodge Hill This photo shows a notice by a gate in Wigan's Lane west of Lodge Hill. It has the following wording: What's living in the hedge? An intricate network of hedges criss-cross the Chilterns landscape, providing field boundaries to keep our livestock safe and a rich habitat for our wildlife. We work hard to create a thick bushy hedge that provides plenty of shelter, nesting places and food for birds, butterflies and small mammals. Upper right Keep an eye out for: -Yellowhammer -Linnet -Common Whitethroat -Bank Voles -Butterflies such as Gatekeeper, Large White and Small Tortoiseshell Image of a field with birds and butterflies Lower left Please help us to help our wildlife by kindly: . Sticking to footpaths and avoid walking across grassland and field margins . Keeping dogs on a lead between to avoid disturbing ground nesting birds . Closing gates after you
Notice on the Ridgeway west of Lodge Hill
This photo shows a notice by a gate in Wigan's Lane west of Lodge Hill. It has the following wording: What's living in the hedge? An intricate network of hedges criss-cross the Chilterns landscape, providing field boundaries to keep our livestock safe and a rich habitat for our wildlife. We work hard to create a thick bushy hedge that provides plenty of shelter, nesting places and food for birds, butterflies and small mammals. Upper right Keep an eye out for: -Yellowhammer -Linnet -Common Whitethroat -Bank Voles -Butterflies such as Gatekeeper, Large White and Small Tortoiseshell Image of a field with birds and butterflies Lower left Please help us to help our wildlife by kindly: . Sticking to footpaths and avoid walking across grassland and field margins . Keeping dogs on a lead between to avoid disturbing ground nesting birds . Closing gates after you
Near Chinnor View across fields near Keen's Lane.
Near Chinnor
View across fields near Keen's Lane.
On the Ridgeway near Chinnor Summertime in the Chilterns in Oxfordshire.
On the Ridgeway near Chinnor
Summertime in the Chilterns in Oxfordshire.
Former quarry, Chinnor, 2015
Former quarry, Chinnor, 2015
Bridleway Chinnor 165/26/20 The tarmac surface finishes at the house on the left.
Bridleway Chinnor 165/26/20
The tarmac surface finishes at the house on the left.
Pasture, Bledlow Part of a flock grazing below the edge of Bledlow Great Wood.
Pasture, Bledlow
Part of a flock grazing below the edge of Bledlow Great Wood.
View looking East towards Bennett End This photo shows the track, known as Collier's Lane, looking East towards Bennett End from Hallbottom Farm. Beechwood Shaw can be seen on the left beyond the field of crops.
View looking East towards Bennett End
This photo shows the track, known as Collier's Lane, looking East towards Bennett End from Hallbottom Farm. Beechwood Shaw can be seen on the left beyond the field of crops.
View looking East towards Bennett End This photo shows Grange Farm Road looking East towards Bennett End. Barley can be seen in this field before it is harvested.
View looking East towards Bennett End
This photo shows Grange Farm Road looking East towards Bennett End. Barley can be seen in this field before it is harvested.
Cattle handling chute, Oakley Hill Nature Reserve The reserve is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, who graze cattle to maintain the chalk downland.
Cattle handling chute, Oakley Hill Nature Reserve
The reserve is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, who graze cattle to maintain the chalk downland.
Oakley Hill Nature Reserve The reserve is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
Oakley Hill Nature Reserve
The reserve is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
Radnage church St. Mary's.
Radnage church
St. Mary's.
View south from Sprigs Holly Lane A very flinty field, often the case in high areas of chalk land where the elements have dissolved the chalk away.
View south from Sprigs Holly Lane
A very flinty field, often the case in high areas of chalk land where the elements have dissolved the chalk away.
View north-east from Sprigs Holly Lane
View north-east from Sprigs Holly Lane
Way to Crowellhill Farm and bridleway The farm is round to the right, the bridleway to Crowell Wood and beyond goes straight on into the trees.
Way to Crowellhill Farm and bridleway
The farm is round to the right, the bridleway to Crowell Wood and beyond goes straight on into the trees.
Pull-off, Chinnor Hill A large but wet pull-off, handy for some walking routes.
Pull-off, Chinnor Hill
A large but wet pull-off, handy for some walking routes.
Junction on Chinnor Road
Junction on Chinnor Road
Manor Farm, Chinnor
Manor Farm, Chinnor
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Benwell's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU7799 (Lat: 51.684811, Lng: -0.88344675)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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