Upper Old Bargains Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Upper Old Bargains Wood

St James’ Church Bream Sunday morning worshippers gathering outside the door.
St James’ Church Bream Credit: David Martin

Upper Old Bargains Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Bream, this beautiful forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Upper Old Bargains Wood boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and birch, providing a rich and vibrant canopy that changes with the seasons. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a colorful and enchanting landscape during springtime.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. These trails lead visitors through serene glades, alongside babbling brooks, and up gentle hills, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Upper Old Bargains Wood is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also a sanctuary for a wide range of wildlife. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the abundance of species that call the forest home, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. The woodland is also home to mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer, which can occasionally be spotted by lucky visitors.

Overall, Upper Old Bargains Wood offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful escape into nature. With its diverse ecosystem, well-maintained trails, and abundant wildlife, it is a true gem within the Gloucestershire countryside.

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Upper Old Bargains Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.733011/-2.577581 or Grid Reference SO6003. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St James’ Church Bream Sunday morning worshippers gathering outside the door.
St James’ Church Bream
Sunday morning worshippers gathering outside the door.
Wide verge beside Lyndsey Road
Wide verge beside Lyndsey Road
View over Pastor’s Hill, Bream
View over Pastor’s Hill, Bream
Downhill view at Pastor’s Hill
Downhill view at Pastor’s Hill
Sports ground at Bream Seen from the Cenotaph.
Sports ground at Bream
Seen from the Cenotaph.
Boundary Stone, Bream In the minuscule front garden of Drywell Cottage, High Street. Opposite a coffee shop that has a companion Royal Forest of Dean BS <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7483936">SO6005 : Boundary Stone, Bream</a>, in the outdoor eating garden.

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 46 / 2004

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA46em
Boundary Stone, Bream
In the minuscule front garden of Drywell Cottage, High Street. Opposite a coffee shop that has a companion Royal Forest of Dean BS SO6005 : Boundary Stone, Bream, in the outdoor eating garden. Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 46 / 2004 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA46em
Boundary Stone, Bream In the garden eating area of a coffee shop in the High Street, opposite another Royal Forest of Dean BS <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7483933">SO6005 : Boundary Stone, Bream</a>, in the minuscule front garden of Drywell Cottage.

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 47 / 2004

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA47em
Boundary Stone, Bream
In the garden eating area of a coffee shop in the High Street, opposite another Royal Forest of Dean BS SO6005 : Boundary Stone, Bream, in the minuscule front garden of Drywell Cottage. Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 47 / 2004 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA47em
Boundary Stone, Bream Embedded in the retaining garden wall of "Windy Ridge", in the ramped approach to the "Rising Sun" pub, High Street.

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 45 / 1832

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA45em
Boundary Stone, Bream
Embedded in the retaining garden wall of "Windy Ridge", in the ramped approach to the "Rising Sun" pub, High Street. Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 45 / 1832 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA45em
Boundary Stone, Bream Eaves A Royal Forest of Dean BS, just North of a track near a property called "Baytree", on land owned by "Forestry England" (aka Forestry Commission).

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 40 / 2006

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA40em
Boundary Stone, Bream Eaves
A Royal Forest of Dean BS, just North of a track near a property called "Baytree", on land owned by "Forestry England" (aka Forestry Commission). Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 40 / 2006 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA40em
Boundary Stone, Bream Eaves On the eroded banks of a stream, between Bream Eaves and Pastors Hill. Because it has slipped from the top of the bank, this image of a Royal Forest of Dean BS shows the full length of the original 1832 stones.

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 39 / 1832

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA39em
Boundary Stone, Bream Eaves
On the eroded banks of a stream, between Bream Eaves and Pastors Hill. Because it has slipped from the top of the bank, this image of a Royal Forest of Dean BS shows the full length of the original 1832 stones. Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 39 / 1832 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA39em
Boundary Stone, Bream A Royal Forest of Dean BS in a farm field on Pastors Hill, against a wall. Beside Gloucestershire footpath RWD56.

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 41 / 1832

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA41em
Boundary Stone, Bream
A Royal Forest of Dean BS in a farm field on Pastors Hill, against a wall. Beside Gloucestershire footpath RWD56. Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 41 / 1832 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA41em
Boundary Stone, Bream A Royal Forest of Dean BS on Gloucestershire footpath RWD56, on Pastors Hill farmland.

Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 42 / 1832

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA42em
Boundary Stone, Bream
A Royal Forest of Dean BS on Gloucestershire footpath RWD56, on Pastors Hill farmland. Inscription: D. F. / Nᴼ. 42 / 1832 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFWDEA42em
Finish at British Orienteering Championships race, Lydney Park, Lydney, Glos. The British Orienteering Championships took place at Lydney Park in the Forest of Dean in 2004. The finish for the individual day race was in this field, which runs along a valley bottom. The orienteering took place in the mixed woodland surrounding the valley.
Finish at British Orienteering Championships race, Lydney Park, Lydney, Glos.
The British Orienteering Championships took place at Lydney Park in the Forest of Dean in 2004. The finish for the individual day race was in this field, which runs along a valley bottom. The orienteering took place in the mixed woodland surrounding the valley.
Lydney Park Gardens Lydney Park Gardens is open in spring and has many rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Lydney Park Gardens
Lydney Park Gardens is open in spring and has many rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Heaven's Gate. Actually the name of the house.
Heaven's Gate.
Actually the name of the house.
Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common. The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.
Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common.
The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.
Road junction in the forest. Not a great geograph; I'm afraid it was one of my early ones. Sorry.
Road junction in the forest.
Not a great geograph; I'm afraid it was one of my early ones. Sorry.
Bream War Memorial. The yellow pub is the Rising Sun.
Bream War Memorial.
The yellow pub is the Rising Sun.
Show me another place!

Upper Old Bargains Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO6003 (Lat: 51.733011, Lng: -2.577581)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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