Harps Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Harps Wood

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

Harps Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is situated within the larger Forest of Dean, renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The wood is easily accessible and can be found near the village of Harps Hill, just a short drive from the town of Coleford.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a stunning canopy and provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and various bird species, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Harps Wood offers a tranquil and serene atmosphere, inviting visitors to explore its numerous walking trails and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. These paths wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area and appreciate the changing seasons.

In addition to its natural beauty, Harps Wood also holds historical significance. The wood was once part of the ancient Royal Forest of Dean and has been managed sustainably for centuries, providing a valuable resource for timber and other woodland products.

Overall, Harps Wood is a hidden gem within the Forest of Dean, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and connect with nature in a truly breathtaking setting.

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Harps Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.787386/-2.6586654 or Grid Reference SO5410. 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.
On the Wye Valley Walk below Lone Lane, Penallt Great walking.
On the Wye Valley Walk below Lone Lane, Penallt
Great walking.
Totem Pole above the Wye Valley Wow, a seven tier totem pole no less.
Totem Pole above the Wye Valley
Wow, a seven tier totem pole no less.
Property above the River Wye Here is one I took earlier, in 2012 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3048988" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3048988">Link</a>
Property above the River Wye
Here is one I took earlier, in 2012 Link
Boat Inn - 1983
Boat Inn - 1983
Redbrook Bridge - 1983
Redbrook Bridge - 1983
Way north out of Newland
Way north out of Newland
Newland churchyard, south side Newland was a failed mediaeval new borough and the way houses face formally on to the churchyard is a remnant of its planning.  The south side, Almshouses Road seen here, is the most formal and also partly screens the grandest view.  The Lecturage on the left, the Jones Almshouses to the right.
Newland churchyard, south side
Newland was a failed mediaeval new borough and the way houses face formally on to the churchyard is a remnant of its planning. The south side, Almshouses Road seen here, is the most formal and also partly screens the grandest view. The Lecturage on the left, the Jones Almshouses to the right.
Newland looking south Past Birchamp Cottage and the Ostrich Inn to the Dower House, most of this range faces the churchyard from the east.
Newland looking south
Past Birchamp Cottage and the Ostrich Inn to the Dower House, most of this range faces the churchyard from the east.
Cottages on the north side of Newland churchyard
Cottages on the north side of Newland churchyard
Almshouse Road from the churchyard of All Saints, Newland
Almshouse Road from the churchyard of All Saints, Newland
Show me another place!

Harps Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5410 (Lat: 51.787386, Lng: -2.6586654)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.787386,-2.6586654
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Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.7875907/-2.6638007
The Newland Oak
Historic: tree
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.7861042/-2.652573
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