Caswell Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Caswell Wood

Tourist at Tintern Abbey As I was wandering around and about the abbey taking photos this retired couple pulled their car onto the pavement and the wife climbed out and took a few digital photos of the ruins, the husband rummaged in a camera case in the boot and took a few photos with his digital SLR then he climbed back into the car and they went. Tintern done in maybe two minutes. "What is this life, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?"...
Tourist at Tintern Abbey Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Caswell Wood is a picturesque forest located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Caswell, the wood covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy and provide a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Walking through the forest, visitors can enjoy the tranquility and peacefulness of the surroundings, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and birdsong filling the air.

Caswell Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. There are several well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the forest, offering opportunities for leisurely strolls and peaceful hikes. Along these trails, visitors can discover an array of native plants and wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding bursts of color to the woodland floor.

The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. Birdwatchers can spot a range of species here, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The forest's diverse ecosystem provides ample food and shelter for these animals.

In addition to its natural beauty, Caswell Wood has historical significance. It has been used as a timber source for centuries, and remnants of old charcoal pits can still be seen within the forest. These pits serve as a reminder of the area's past industrial activity.

Overall, Caswell Wood offers visitors a chance to connect with nature, explore its trails, and immerse themselves in the tranquility of this beautiful forest in Gloucestershire.

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Tourist at Tintern Abbey As I was wandering around and about the abbey taking photos this retired couple pulled their car onto the pavement and the wife climbed out and took a few digital photos of the ruins, the husband rummaged in a camera case in the boot and took a few photos with his digital SLR then he climbed back into the car and they went. Tintern done in maybe two minutes. "What is this life, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?"...
Tourist at Tintern Abbey
As I was wandering around and about the abbey taking photos this retired couple pulled their car onto the pavement and the wife climbed out and took a few digital photos of the ruins, the husband rummaged in a camera case in the boot and took a few photos with his digital SLR then he climbed back into the car and they went. Tintern done in maybe two minutes. "What is this life, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?"...
The Wye Valley Walk in Limekiln Woods This track carries the WVW into beautiful woodland.
The Wye Valley Walk in Limekiln Woods
This track carries the WVW into beautiful woodland.
The Wye Valley Walk climbs through Limekiln Wood Wild garlic grows in profusion here in April and the woods are alive with birdsong.
The Wye Valley Walk climbs through Limekiln Wood
Wild garlic grows in profusion here in April and the woods are alive with birdsong.
Part of the Wye Valley Walk in Limekiln Wood Here the underlying bedrock forms a series of steps.
Part of the Wye Valley Walk in Limekiln Wood
Here the underlying bedrock forms a series of steps.
The Wye Valley Walk in Limekiln Wood Here the path turns south through beautiful woodland.
The Wye Valley Walk in Limekiln Wood
Here the path turns south through beautiful woodland.
On the Wye Valley Walk in April It's early April above the Lower Wye Valley and these woodlands and fields are just about to transform with Spring. To catch them in the moments before that happens is special.
On the Wye Valley Walk in April
It's early April above the Lower Wye Valley and these woodlands and fields are just about to transform with Spring. To catch them in the moments before that happens is special.
The Wye Valley Walk in Black Cliff Wood The Wye Valley Walk here ascends an Iron Age hillfort on the northern edge of Black Cliff wood. Mossy boulders lie in jumbles and slanting saplings compete for sunlight. The wood is humid and clammy, the steep path muddy and slippery. It is easy to imagine the Silures shock at the coming of the Romans to this area and how things would never be the same again.
The Wye Valley Walk in Black Cliff Wood
The Wye Valley Walk here ascends an Iron Age hillfort on the northern edge of Black Cliff wood. Mossy boulders lie in jumbles and slanting saplings compete for sunlight. The wood is humid and clammy, the steep path muddy and slippery. It is easy to imagine the Silures shock at the coming of the Romans to this area and how things would never be the same again.
Tintern - 1713 gravestone in St Mary's churchyard "Here lyeth the Body of Samuel ye son of William Mathews who departed this Life June ye 7th 1713 aged 9 Years ..."
Tintern - 1713 gravestone in St Mary's churchyard
"Here lyeth the Body of Samuel ye son of William Mathews who departed this Life June ye 7th 1713 aged 9 Years ..."
Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey, east window
Tintern Abbey, east window
Path along course of Wye Valley Railway near Tintern
Path along course of Wye Valley Railway near Tintern
On Offa's Dyke
On Offa's Dyke
View west from Offa's Dyke Reddings Farm can be seen between the trees.
View west from Offa's Dyke
Reddings Farm can be seen between the trees.
On Offa's Dyke
On Offa's Dyke
Yew tree growing from rocky outcrop Near the Devil's Pulpit on Offa's Dyke.
Yew tree growing from rocky outcrop
Near the Devil's Pulpit on Offa's Dyke.
The Devil's Pulpit
The Devil's Pulpit
View from the Devil's Pulpit As seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2544763">ST5499 : The Devil's Pulpit</a>, the view is over Tintern, with its Abbey, the River Wye and the Wireworks Branch bridge prominent.
View from the Devil's Pulpit
As seen in ST5499 : The Devil's Pulpit, the view is over Tintern, with its Abbey, the River Wye and the Wireworks Branch bridge prominent.
Kissing Gate near the Devil's Pulpit
Kissing Gate near the Devil's Pulpit
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Caswell Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5400 (Lat: 51.701153, Lng: -2.6646327)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

What 3 Words

///thickened.pickup.caves. Near Tintern, Monmouthshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.701153,-2.6646327
Tintern
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q7808500
Wikipedia: en:Tintern railway station
Lat/Long: 51.7027185/-2.6708916
Information: office
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.702639/-2.6708901
Restaurant
Lat/Long: 51.7029044/-2.6710762
Tintern Old Station
Email: oldstationtintern@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Phone: +44 129 168 9566
Tourism: museum
Website: https://www.monlife.co.uk/heritage/old-station-tintern/
Lat/Long: 51.7027501/-2.6711534
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:30; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: NP16 577
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 51.7028735/-2.6711436
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 51.7030868/-2.6705561
Bicycle Parking
Lat/Long: 51.7027939/-2.671199
Bicycle Repair Station
Lat/Long: 51.7028003/-2.6711911
Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.7029554/-2.6710152
Charging Station
Old Tintern Station
Access: permissive
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Ref: 07443
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW
Lat/Long: 51.7026968/-2.671333
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Note: Telecommunications tower used by Three, EE, and Vodafone.
Tower Construction: lattice
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.6988238/-2.669684
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Step Count: 1
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.703224/-2.6672463
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