Highbury Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Highbury Wood

View From Highbury Woods To Lower Redbrook
View From Highbury Woods Credit: Deborah Tilley

Highbury Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres. It is known for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and tranquil atmosphere.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These majestic trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and cool environment, perfect for leisurely walks and exploration. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the wood's charm.

Highbury Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife. Visitors may spot deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy birdwatching, as well as the opportunity to photograph or sketch the woodland creatures in their natural habitat.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to various viewpoints, offering breathtaking vistas of the forest and surrounding countryside. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing visitors with the perfect opportunity to relax and admire the scenery.

Highbury Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful and idyllic retreat. Its serene ambiance, coupled with the beauty of nature, makes it an enchanting woodland that is well worth a visit.

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Highbury Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.77871/-2.6680187 or Grid Reference SO5409. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View From Highbury Woods To Lower Redbrook
View From Highbury Woods
To Lower Redbrook
Bridge Over The River Wye Connecting Lower Redbrook to the lovely Boat Inn!
Bridge Over The River Wye
Connecting Lower Redbrook to the lovely Boat Inn!
Boat Inn Near Redbrook A lovely looking place. Sadly we were there before opening time
Boat Inn Near Redbrook
A lovely looking place. Sadly we were there before opening time
A Line Of Land Rovers In Redbrook A fine display of all ages
A Line Of Land Rovers In Redbrook
A fine display of all ages
Newland Almshouses With the magnificent cross in the foreground
Newland Almshouses
With the magnificent cross in the foreground
The Ostrich, Newland An ancient inn from the 17th century. Many of the occupants of the centuries old graves opposite could well have drunk there!
The Ostrich, Newland
An ancient inn from the 17th century. Many of the occupants of the centuries old graves opposite could well have drunk there!
Newland Parish Church The 'cathedral of the forest'
Newland Parish Church
The 'cathedral of the forest'
Redbrook, Wye Valley A view of Redbrook on a misty morning, taken with a medium format Mamiya twin lens camera.
Redbrook, Wye Valley
A view of Redbrook on a misty morning, taken with a medium format Mamiya twin lens camera.
In the grounds of The Argoed at Penallt Scarlet Rhododendrons here.
In the grounds of The Argoed at Penallt
Scarlet Rhododendrons here.
On a footpath through the grounds of The Argoed near Penallt Lovely parkland here.
On a footpath through the grounds of The Argoed near Penallt
Lovely parkland here.
Footpath at The Argoed near Penallt Crossing a drive.
Footpath at The Argoed near Penallt
Crossing a drive.
Rear of the Argoed at Penallt A lovely Victorian country house above the Wye Valley, once owned by Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, who recorded some albums at nearby Rockfield Studios in the 1980's. 

It has since been owned by a branch of my family (a great grandfather in common) who prospered in a chain of sports shops and other business interests I believe.

This house has its own Wikipedia article, impressive.<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Argoed,_Penallt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Argoed,_Penallt">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>
Rear of the Argoed at Penallt
A lovely Victorian country house above the Wye Valley, once owned by Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, who recorded some albums at nearby Rockfield Studios in the 1980's. It has since been owned by a branch of my family (a great grandfather in common) who prospered in a chain of sports shops and other business interests I believe. This house has its own Wikipedia article, impressive.LinkExternal link
Disused farm buildings near Tregagle Nice old buildings.
Disused farm buildings near Tregagle
Nice old buildings.
The Reynolds A terrace at Tregagle.
The Reynolds
A terrace at Tregagle.
Monmouthshire lane near Tre-gagle One of my fave areas in this blessed county.
Monmouthshire lane near Tre-gagle
One of my fave areas in this blessed county.
Part of the River Wye / Afon Gwy north of Whitebrook A family group has alighted from their Canadian canoes and is settling on the English river bank meadow for their lunch. Lucky peeps.
Part of the River Wye / Afon Gwy north of Whitebrook
A family group has alighted from their Canadian canoes and is settling on the English river bank meadow for their lunch. Lucky peeps.
On the Wye Valley Walk between Whitebrook and Redbrook On the Welsh bank heading north on the old railway line.
On the Wye Valley Walk between Whitebrook and Redbrook
On the Welsh bank heading north on the old railway line.
View across the River Wye near Whitebrook To a fishing bothy on the English bank.
View across the River Wye near Whitebrook
To a fishing bothy on the English bank.
Show me another place!

Highbury Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5409 (Lat: 51.77871, Lng: -2.6680187)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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David's Grove
Alt Name: Glydden
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.7744441/-2.6669691
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