Forests & woodlands · South West England
Siccaridge Wood
In or near Chalford.
Siccaridge Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Siccaridge Wood, the nearest railway station is Kemble, located 7.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is GL6 7PE. Entry to the wood is free.
About
Siccaridge Wood is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1986. Coordinates: 51.7283°, -2.0980°.
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Official information
Siccaridge Wood is a semi-natural ancient woodland located in the Golden Valley, known for its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Visitors can explore various walking trails and enjoy the seasonal display of bluebells in spring, as well as observe a variety of tree species and wildlife habitats.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Siccaridge Wood (grid reference SO935035) is a 26.6-hectare (66-acre) nature reserve in Gloucestershire. The site is listed in the ‘Stroud District’ Local Plan, adopted November 2005, Appendix 6 (online for download) as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). The site is managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust under leasing arrangements with the Bathurst Estate since 1986. Sponsorship was provided by the then Nature Conservancy Council. Prior to that time the wood was leased to the Forestry Commission.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7283, -2.0980
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Bisley-with-Lypiatt
- Postcode
- GL6 7PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1986
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 7.7 km
- Opening
- Open access throughout the year
- Official site
- www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w662909587 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Siccaridge Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Siccaridge Wood Upper Lock (3), Thames and Severn canal, near Frampton Mansell - geograph.org.uk - 1133971.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Siccaridge Wood?
- Siccaridge Wood is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7PE), in the parish of Bisley-with-Lypiatt.
- What is Siccaridge Wood?
- Siccaridge Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Siccaridge Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7PE.
- When was Siccaridge Wood built?
- Built or established in 1986.
- Who owns Siccaridge Wood?
- Siccaridge Wood is owned by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Bathurst Estate.
- Is Siccaridge Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Siccaridge Wood is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Siccaridge Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Siccaridge Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Siccaridge Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7PE.