Baynham's Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Baynham's Hill Wood

The Great House, Canon Pyon Home of the late Sir Piers Bengough, Ascot racing supremo. Taken on the day of Canon Pyon fete 2011.
The Great House, Canon Pyon Credit: Philip Pankhurst

Baynham's Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Herefordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, the wood is situated on the slopes of Baynham's Hill, which provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and hazel.

One of the notable features of Baynham's Hill Wood is its diverse wildlife. The wood provides a habitat for a wide range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. It is also home to various mammals, including badgers, foxes, and deer. The wood's natural environment and peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal place for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Baynham's Hill Wood offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. The paths wind through the wood, passing by ancient trees, wildflowers, and small streams. Along the way, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can take a break and admire the scenery.

The wood is managed by a local conservation group, which ensures the preservation of its natural habitat and biodiversity. Educational programs and guided tours are occasionally organized to raise awareness about the importance of woodland conservation.

Overall, Baynham's Hill Wood is a hidden gem in Herefordshire, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and well-maintained trails, it is a haven for nature lovers and an ideal destination for a peaceful retreat.

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Baynham's Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.131073/-2.8204502 or Grid Reference SO4348. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Great House, Canon Pyon Home of the late Sir Piers Bengough, Ascot racing supremo. Taken on the day of Canon Pyon fete 2011.
The Great House, Canon Pyon
Home of the late Sir Piers Bengough, Ascot racing supremo. Taken on the day of Canon Pyon fete 2011.
Canon Pyon fete 2011, The Great House Held every year on the perfect lawns of the Great House, home of Lady Bengough. A good turnout as always. The house is dated 1737, according to the rainwater heads. All very Midsomer Murders ....
Canon Pyon fete 2011, The Great House
Held every year on the perfect lawns of the Great House, home of Lady Bengough. A good turnout as always. The house is dated 1737, according to the rainwater heads. All very Midsomer Murders ....
The Great House, Canon Pyon Tradesmen this way, please. The back door of this absolutely perfect English house.
The Great House, Canon Pyon
Tradesmen this way, please. The back door of this absolutely perfect English house.
The Buttas Nestling dreamily in a hollow under Baynham's Wood, the house has medieval origins and contains fragments of nearby Wormsley Priory. Venue for the annual King's Pyon Fete.
The Buttas
Nestling dreamily in a hollow under Baynham's Wood, the house has medieval origins and contains fragments of nearby Wormsley Priory. Venue for the annual King's Pyon Fete.
Irrigation at Buttas Knapp Potatoes getting a soaking in the shadow of the Knapp.
Irrigation at Buttas Knapp
Potatoes getting a soaking in the shadow of the Knapp.
The lane to Buttas Knapp Leading only to the Buttas, according to the sign at the crossroads.
The lane to Buttas Knapp
Leading only to the Buttas, according to the sign at the crossroads.
Silage making - Court Farm Wonderful smell of mown grass filled the air.
Silage making - Court Farm
Wonderful smell of mown grass filled the air.
Estate cottages, The Buttas Idyllically situated estate workers cottages in the shadow of the Buttas and looking down over Canon Pyon.
Estate cottages, The Buttas
Idyllically situated estate workers cottages in the shadow of the Buttas and looking down over Canon Pyon.
A long way from Ashford works A battered 12 ton plywood bodied ventilated van body, built to a Southern Railway design - probably at Ashford. Now lying in a field above Great Nupton.
A long way from Ashford works
A battered 12 ton plywood bodied ventilated van body, built to a Southern Railway design - probably at Ashford. Now lying in a field above Great Nupton.
Great Nupton farmhouse
Great Nupton farmhouse
Court Farm, Canon Pyon The immediate neighbour of the church; seen from the west end of the churchyard
Court Farm, Canon Pyon
The immediate neighbour of the church; seen from the west end of the churchyard
Pyon Hill Seen from across the fields at Nupton.
Pyon Hill
Seen from across the fields at Nupton.
The Knapp at Buttas With Baynham's Hill Wood as a backdrop. Seen from the grasslands of Court Farm.
The Knapp at Buttas
With Baynham's Hill Wood as a backdrop. Seen from the grasslands of Court Farm.
St Lawrence, Canon Pyon Away from the present main road village, set in an immaculate churchyard.
St Lawrence, Canon Pyon
Away from the present main road village, set in an immaculate churchyard.
St Lawrence, Canon Pyon The south arcade leans alarmingly, but it has done for 600 years, so why worry.
St Lawrence, Canon Pyon
The south arcade leans alarmingly, but it has done for 600 years, so why worry.
St Lawrence, Canon Pyon The South arcade, leaning out for the past 600 years and kept standing by the internal flying buttresses.
St Lawrence, Canon Pyon
The South arcade, leaning out for the past 600 years and kept standing by the internal flying buttresses.
The Gatehouse, Buttas Dated 1632 and carrying the initials of George and Elizabeth Harver, the gatehouse adjoins Buttas, also dating from the 17th century, but containing worked stone and sculpture from nearby Wormsley Priory. The annual Kings Pyon fete has just ended.
The Gatehouse, Buttas
Dated 1632 and carrying the initials of George and Elizabeth Harver, the gatehouse adjoins Buttas, also dating from the 17th century, but containing worked stone and sculpture from nearby Wormsley Priory. The annual Kings Pyon fete has just ended.
Kings Pyon fete 2012, The Buttas Mrs Juliet Verdin and her family hosts the village fete here every year. Preparations are being finalised before the crowds arrive. A great time was had by all and a useful sum was made for the church.

The house dates from the 17th century and incorporates fragments of nearby Wormsley Priory.
Kings Pyon fete 2012, The Buttas
Mrs Juliet Verdin and her family hosts the village fete here every year. Preparations are being finalised before the crowds arrive. A great time was had by all and a useful sum was made for the church. The house dates from the 17th century and incorporates fragments of nearby Wormsley Priory.
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Baynham's Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO4348 (Lat: 52.131073, Lng: -2.8204502)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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