Sale Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire

England

Sale Hill Wood

The road from Grafton Underwood
The road from Grafton Underwood Credit: David Howard

Sale Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Northamptonshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a stunning canopy of foliage throughout the year.

The wood boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it easily accessible to visitors. These paths wind through the woodland, providing a tranquil and peaceful environment for walking, jogging, or simply immersing oneself in nature. Along the way, visitors can admire the abundance of flora and fauna that call Sale Hill Wood their home, including bluebells, foxgloves, and various species of birds.

The wood also features a small pond, adding to its natural charm and providing a habitat for aquatic wildlife. This area is particularly popular among birdwatchers, who can spot a variety of water birds, such as mallards and moorhens.

Sale Hill Wood is managed by the local authorities, who ensure the preservation of its natural beauty and wildlife. As a result, visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and adhere to the rules and regulations in place to protect the woodland.

Overall, Sale Hill Wood offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with its tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings. Whether for a leisurely stroll or a wildlife-spotting adventure, this woodland is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts in Northamptonshire.

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Sale Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.415108/-0.62112366 or Grid Reference SP9380. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The road from Grafton Underwood
The road from Grafton Underwood
On Sudborough Road
On Sudborough Road
On Sudborough Road
On Sudborough Road
Approaching Slipton Lodge
Approaching Slipton Lodge
Road to Slip-on
Road to Slip-on
Grafton Underwood: south end of the main street After a sharp shower on a summer afternoon.
Grafton Underwood: south end of the main street
After a sharp shower on a summer afternoon.
Grafton Underwood: brook and bridge The stream which runs beside the village street is a tributary of the Nene. The path over the bridge leads to the church.
Grafton Underwood: brook and bridge
The stream which runs beside the village street is a tributary of the Nene. The path over the bridge leads to the church.
Grafton Underwood: lamp post and finger post The corner of Brigstock and Geddington Roads on a summer afternoon.
Grafton Underwood: lamp post and finger post
The corner of Brigstock and Geddington Roads on a summer afternoon.
Grafton Underwood The approach to the village on the footpath from Warkton.
Grafton Underwood
The approach to the village on the footpath from Warkton.
Grafton Underwood: St James - spire Glimpsed through the trees from near the start of the footpath to Warkton. "Recessed Perp spire with two tiers of lucarnes" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Grafton Underwood: St James - spire
Glimpsed through the trees from near the start of the footpath to Warkton. "Recessed Perp spire with two tiers of lucarnes" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Grafton Underwood: duck and ducklings On the bank of the stream which runs beside the road through the village, unworried by passing traffic and only slightly bothered by onlookers.
Grafton Underwood: duck and ducklings
On the bank of the stream which runs beside the road through the village, unworried by passing traffic and only slightly bothered by onlookers.
Grafton Underwood: St James - VE Day memorial "This is your victory," Churchill told the cheering crowds. To listen to the speech, click <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgVjDz1vYRE" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgVjDz1vYRE">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . This charming carving in the village church shows Churchill (right) with cigar, homburg, gold-topped cane, gloves and spats, standing outside 10 Downing Street.
Grafton Underwood: St James - VE Day memorial
"This is your victory," Churchill told the cheering crowds. To listen to the speech, click LinkExternal link . This charming carving in the village church shows Churchill (right) with cigar, homburg, gold-topped cane, gloves and spats, standing outside 10 Downing Street.
Grafton Underwood: St James - sedilia and piscina Ogee-arched and probably 15th century. The flower arrangement is in one of two niches either side of the east window.
Grafton Underwood: St James - sedilia and piscina
Ogee-arched and probably 15th century. The flower arrangement is in one of two niches either side of the east window.
Grafton Underwood: St James - monument by Westmacott This monument dates from 1818 and commemorates Richard Lord Gowran, his son and grandson, the First and Second Earls of Upper Ossory, and all of their wives. It is by Richard Westmacott Snr. "Two kneeling women bending over and holding a medallion with a portrait of the earl" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Grafton Underwood: St James - monument by Westmacott
This monument dates from 1818 and commemorates Richard Lord Gowran, his son and grandson, the First and Second Earls of Upper Ossory, and all of their wives. It is by Richard Westmacott Snr. "Two kneeling women bending over and holding a medallion with a portrait of the earl" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Grafton Underwood: St James - north arcade "Late C12 N arcade of three bays with circular piers carrying square capitals with leaf volutes and crockets, square abaci, and single-stepped round arches" (Nikolaus Pevsner). Thirteenth-century chancel arch (extreme right), Victorian pews and twentieth-century sink and mixer tap.
Grafton Underwood: St James - north arcade
"Late C12 N arcade of three bays with circular piers carrying square capitals with leaf volutes and crockets, square abaci, and single-stepped round arches" (Nikolaus Pevsner). Thirteenth-century chancel arch (extreme right), Victorian pews and twentieth-century sink and mixer tap.
Grafton Underwood: St James - USAAF memorial window In the centre of the window is a B17 Flying Fortress bomber. The inscription reads: "This window is dedicated before God in remembrance of those who gave their lives for freedom during World War II while serving at Grafton Underwood (1942-1945), especially members of the 384th Bomb Group (H) of the United States 8th Air Force." Members of the 384th contributed to the costs of a major restoration of the church from 1980-91, a notice records. Richard Croft's <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/533888">SP9180 : USAAF Memorial</a> shows the memorial stone on Geddington Road, near the former airfield.
Grafton Underwood: St James - USAAF memorial window
In the centre of the window is a B17 Flying Fortress bomber. The inscription reads: "This window is dedicated before God in remembrance of those who gave their lives for freedom during World War II while serving at Grafton Underwood (1942-1945), especially members of the 384th Bomb Group (H) of the United States 8th Air Force." Members of the 384th contributed to the costs of a major restoration of the church from 1980-91, a notice records. Richard Croft's SP9180 : USAAF Memorial shows the memorial stone on Geddington Road, near the former airfield.
Grafton Underwood: the start of a summer shower Cottages seen from the path to the church shown in Richard Croft's <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/533892">SP9280 : St.James' church, Grafton Underwood</a> (a view I also snapped before sheltering inside St James's).
Grafton Underwood: the start of a summer shower
Cottages seen from the path to the church shown in Richard Croft's SP9280 : St.James' church, Grafton Underwood (a view I also snapped before sheltering inside St James's).
Looking south through Grafton Underwood A stream follows the road on the right.
Looking south through Grafton Underwood
A stream follows the road on the right.
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Sale Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP9380 (Lat: 52.415108, Lng: -0.62112366)

Unitary Authority: North Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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