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Birch Hill

Hill, Mountain in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Birch Hill

Southern end of Cannop Ponds
Southern end of Cannop Ponds Credit: David Martin

Birch Hill is a picturesque hill located in Gloucestershire, a county in southwestern England. Situated within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. With an elevation of approximately 300 meters, Birch Hill is not considered a mountain but rather a prominent hill in the region.

The hill is characterized by its rolling slopes and lush greenery, covered in a variety of vegetation including birch trees, from which it derives its name. The landscape is dotted with charming stone walls and hedgerows, adding to the quintessential English countryside charm. There are also several footpaths and trails that crisscross the hill, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

At the summit of Birch Hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic vistas of the Gloucestershire countryside, with the nearby villages of Painswick and Stroud visible in the distance. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant Malvern Hills.

In addition to its natural beauty, Birch Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. It provides a habitat for numerous species and is an important conservation area in the region.

Overall, Birch Hill offers a serene and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its stunning views, tranquil atmosphere, and natural wonders make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Gloucestershire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.776922/-2.5870268 or Grid Reference SO5908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southern end of Cannop Ponds
Southern end of Cannop Ponds
The lower and larger pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean The photo was taken from fishing stage no. 1. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7345362">SO6010 : The upper pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean</a>
The lower and larger pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean
The photo was taken from fishing stage no. 1. See also SO6010 : The upper pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean
Footbridge and weir, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7345362">SO6010 : The upper pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean</a>
Footbridge and weir, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean
See also SO6010 : The upper pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean
Looking down the channel from the lower pond at Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7345362">SO6010 : The upper pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean</a>
Looking down the channel from the lower pond at Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean
See also SO6010 : The upper pond, Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean
Drowned trees On either side of the lower pond at Cannop.
Drowned trees
On either side of the lower pond at Cannop.
Winter reflections, Cannop Ponds, 1 A bright Boxing Day morning.
Winter reflections, Cannop Ponds, 1
A bright Boxing Day morning.
Winter reflections, Cannop Ponds, 2 Spot the anglers.
Winter reflections, Cannop Ponds, 2
Spot the anglers.
Winter reflections, Cannop Ponds, 3 Spot the anglers!
Winter reflections, Cannop Ponds, 3
Spot the anglers!
Cyclists on the old tramway The Bix Slade porting of the Forest of Dean is full of old stone and coal workings. This remnant of a horse-drawn tramway was finally decommissioned in 1946 and is now part of the extensive path and cycleway network in the forest.
Cyclists on the old tramway
The Bix Slade porting of the Forest of Dean is full of old stone and coal workings. This remnant of a horse-drawn tramway was finally decommissioned in 1946 and is now part of the extensive path and cycleway network in the forest.
Family Cycle Trail at Cannop Wharf Cannop Wharf was where the Bicslade Tramway transhipped stone and coal to the Severn and Wye Railway. The Cycle Trail follows the main line of the railway to the site of Drybrook Road Junction and then the northern part of the Mineral Loop Line. The final part of the cycle loop leaves old railway routes and comes rather steeply downhill from the right to this point.
Family Cycle Trail at Cannop Wharf
Cannop Wharf was where the Bicslade Tramway transhipped stone and coal to the Severn and Wye Railway. The Cycle Trail follows the main line of the railway to the site of Drybrook Road Junction and then the northern part of the Mineral Loop Line. The final part of the cycle loop leaves old railway routes and comes rather steeply downhill from the right to this point.
Family Cycle Trail, Forest of Dean The Cycle Trail follows the main line of Severn and Wye Railway to the site of Drybrook Road Junction and then the northern part of the Mineral Loop Line. The final part of the cycle loop leaves old railway routes and in parts is rather steeply down.
Family Cycle Trail, Forest of Dean
The Cycle Trail follows the main line of Severn and Wye Railway to the site of Drybrook Road Junction and then the northern part of the Mineral Loop Line. The final part of the cycle loop leaves old railway routes and in parts is rather steeply down.
Ways to the bank of the lower Cannop Pond
Ways to the bank of the lower Cannop Pond
Resurfacing the Track The old railway route on the east side of Cannop Ponds is one of the Forest's main trails for walking and cycling. As such, it needs maintaining from time to time.
Resurfacing the Track
The old railway route on the east side of Cannop Ponds is one of the Forest's main trails for walking and cycling. As such, it needs maintaining from time to time.
Fallen tree, Cannop Ponds The once mighty tree is gradually disintegrating into the water. See: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3952862">SO6010 : Fallen tree in Cannop Ponds</a> from 2014.
Fallen tree, Cannop Ponds
The once mighty tree is gradually disintegrating into the water. See: SO6010 : Fallen tree in Cannop Ponds from 2014.
Autumnal undergrowth The forest floor near Cannop Ponds is reflecting autumnal shades.
Autumnal undergrowth
The forest floor near Cannop Ponds is reflecting autumnal shades.
Cannop Ponds picnic area A view through a window in the foliage to the picnic area at Cannop Ponds, busy with families on this sunny June day. In the foreground is a coot nest (not moorhen, as I initially thought). This is yet another Forest of Dean location whose idyllic present belies its industrial past: the ponds themselves are old gravel workings and near here was a wood distillation works and at least one colliery, served by a railway which ran along the flat area of land visible in the clearing behind the people.
Cannop Ponds picnic area
A view through a window in the foliage to the picnic area at Cannop Ponds, busy with families on this sunny June day. In the foreground is a coot nest (not moorhen, as I initially thought). This is yet another Forest of Dean location whose idyllic present belies its industrial past: the ponds themselves are old gravel workings and near here was a wood distillation works and at least one colliery, served by a railway which ran along the flat area of land visible in the clearing behind the people.
Bixslade Quarry. The stone dressing sheds by Cannop Ponds, the actual sandstone quarry is at SO598107
Bixslade Quarry.
The stone dressing sheds by Cannop Ponds, the actual sandstone quarry is at SO598107
Train from Coleford to Parkend The Coleford Branch was part of the Severn and Wye railway in the Forest of Dean. The railway (now closed and lifted) was crossed here by the waymarked path from St Briavels to Mitcheldean.
Train from Coleford to Parkend
The Coleford Branch was part of the Severn and Wye railway in the Forest of Dean. The railway (now closed and lifted) was crossed here by the waymarked path from St Briavels to Mitcheldean.
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Birch Hill is located at Grid Ref: SO5908 (Lat: 51.776922, Lng: -2.5870268)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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