Brownage Wood

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

England

Brownage Wood

Former Poddington airfield: aerial Ex-WW2 military airfield, now home to the Santa Pod Dragstrip.
Former Poddington airfield: aerial Credit: Chris

Brownage Wood is a beautiful and expansive woodland located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated near the village of Brownage, offering a serene and peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. Brownage Wood is home to a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, making it a great spot for birdwatching.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails meanders through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths are suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers, offering different routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels. Along the way, walkers are treated to scenic views of the wood's flora and fauna, including wildflowers, ferns, and mushrooms.

Furthermore, Brownage Wood is also known for its historical significance. It has evidence of Iron Age settlements and Roman activity, with archaeological finds including pottery and ancient tools. This adds an extra layer of interest and intrigue to the woodland, making it a fascinating place to visit for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Brownage Wood is a captivating woodland that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its diverse wildlife, well-maintained footpaths, and rich historical background, it is a place that truly has something for everyone.

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Brownage Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.235669/-0.59293591 or Grid Reference SP9660. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Poddington airfield: aerial Ex-WW2 military airfield, now home to the Santa Pod Dragstrip.
Former Poddington airfield: aerial
Ex-WW2 military airfield, now home to the Santa Pod Dragstrip.
Tower House
Tower House
Entrance to Santa Pod Raceway
Entrance to Santa Pod Raceway
Santa Pod Raceway: aerial 2014 Drag racing circuit. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.santapod.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.santapod.co.uk/">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>
Santa Pod Raceway: aerial 2014
Drag racing circuit. See: LinkExternal link
Research Establishment, Colworth: aerial 2014
Research Establishment, Colworth: aerial 2014
Frosty fields
Frosty fields
Frosty field
Frosty field
Santa Pod Raceway - Drag Racing
Santa Pod Raceway - Drag Racing
Santa Pod raceway Santa Pod dragstrip in Bedfordshire, facing south west. It is exactly a quarter of a mile to the finish line on the horizon.
Santa Pod raceway
Santa Pod dragstrip in Bedfordshire, facing south west. It is exactly a quarter of a mile to the finish line on the horizon.
Midland Main Line The train is travelling south-east down the main line from Sharnbrook Summit towards Bedford. The slow line cannot be seen from here but it lies in the fold of land on the left of the photo. It soon enters Sharnbrook Tunnel.
Midland Main Line
The train is travelling south-east down the main line from Sharnbrook Summit towards Bedford. The slow line cannot be seen from here but it lies in the fold of land on the left of the photo. It soon enters Sharnbrook Tunnel.
Airshaft The airshaft is on Sharnbrook Summit and ventilates the slow-line tunnel. The land over the tunnel is a nature reserve.
Airshaft
The airshaft is on Sharnbrook Summit and ventilates the slow-line tunnel. The land over the tunnel is a nature reserve.
Lee Farm On the Colworth Estate and owned by Unilever, a multinational company.
Lee Farm
On the Colworth Estate and owned by Unilever, a multinational company.
Colworth Laboratories A top secret Unilever research establishment - the home of Nu-food. The chimney is on the boiler house which supplies steam for food processing. Colworth House itself is directly beyond the boiler house, obscured by trees.
Colworth Laboratories
A top secret Unilever research establishment - the home of Nu-food. The chimney is on the boiler house which supplies steam for food processing. Colworth House itself is directly beyond the boiler house, obscured by trees.
Footpath through Woodland One of many walks on the Colworth Estate.
Footpath through Woodland
One of many walks on the Colworth Estate.
Agricultural machinery on the former Podington Airfield
Agricultural machinery
on the former Podington Airfield
The Three Shires Way leaves Podington Airfield Forty Acre Wood is seen in the background.
The Three Shires Way leaves Podington Airfield
Forty Acre Wood is seen in the background.
Car breaker's yard on Podington airfield
Car breaker's yard on Podington airfield
Tower House, Podington airfield The former control tower is now a dwelling.
Tower House, Podington airfield
The former control tower is now a dwelling.
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Brownage Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP9660 (Lat: 52.235669, Lng: -0.59293591)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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