Brimpsfield

Civil Parish in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Brimpsfield

Brimpsfield is a civil parish located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a picturesque village surrounded by rolling hills and stunning countryside. The parish covers an area of approximately 7 square miles and is located about 7 miles northeast of the town of Cirencester.

Brimpsfield is a small and close-knit community with a population of around 200 people. The village itself is characterized by its charming stone houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, giving it a quintessentially English feel. The centerpiece of Brimpsfield is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, a beautiful medieval church that stands proudly in the heart of the village.

Despite its small size, Brimpsfield has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a popular pub called The Royal George. The village also hosts various events and activities throughout the year, such as the Brimpsfield Music Society concerts and the Brimpsfield Flower Show.

For nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers, Brimpsfield offers plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Cotswold Way, a famous long-distance trail that stretches for 102 miles and offers breathtaking views of the Cotswolds. It is also close to the Cotswold Water Park, a large nature reserve with numerous lakes and wetlands.

Overall, Brimpsfield is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors alike.

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Brimpsfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.809217/-2.096773 or Grid Reference SO9312. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Climperwell Farm

P Gaskell

Crossroads and signpost

P Gaskell

Crossroad and woodland

Crossroad and woodland near Longdole Polo Club

P Gaskell

Converted vernacular farm buildings

P Gaskell

Brimsfield Park Farm

P Gaskell

Watercombe Farm

P Gaskell

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Looking into a field at the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MMN23 & BBR38 where the paths transition from woodland to a field sparsely populated with "meadow flowers". The soil in the field is heavily laden with stones. The view towards the woodland is SO9310 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Looking from a field at the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MMN23 & BBR38 where the paths transition from woodland to a field sparsely populated with "meadow flowers". The soil in the field is heavily laden with stones. The view from the woodland is SO9310 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Toll House, Birdlip

The Old Pyke House, on the original part of the Ermin Way. Used by the Cirencester (Gloucester District) Turnpike Trust. Milestone Society National ID: GL.BRI

Mr Red

Grassy field south of Stockwell

A crop of haylage appears to have been taken from here.

Jonathan Billinger

Lane from Stockwell

Looking towards the A417.

Jonathan Billinger

Brimpsfield war memorial

Coincidentally I photographed this war memorial almost fifteen years ago to the day SO9312 : Brimpsfield War Memorial.

Philip Halling

Stone Stile, Syde

To the NW of the village on Gloucestershire footpath BBR29 looking East to Ostrich Wood. The View North looking at the enclosure walls of an abandoned hamlet called Eddington is SO9411 : Stone Stile, Syde.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Syde

To the NW of the village on Gloucestershire footpath BBR29 looking North looking at the enclosure wall of an abandoned hamlet called Eddington. The view East to Ostrich Wood is SO9411 : Stone Stile, Syde.

Jayne Tovey