Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods, Protected ecological area in Gloucestershire, England.
The Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods spans 665.5 hectares of natural landscape, featuring ancient beech forests and limestone grasslands along the western Cotswolds edge.
The site received its Special Scientific Interest designation in 1954, recognizing the long-standing management of beechwoods for timber production through centuries.
Local communities maintain grazing practices on common lands at locations such as Painswick Beacon, Cranham, and Sheepscombe to preserve traditional landscape management.
Natural paths through the reserve connect multiple villages, offering access to diverse habitats including woodlands, grasslands, and former limestone quarries.
Disused limestone mines within the protected area function as essential winter shelters for multiple bat species, adding to the site's ecological importance.
GPS coordinates: 51.81600,-2.14575
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:27
Villa rustica of Great Witcombe
1.2 km
Great Witcombe Roman Villa
1.2 km
Church of St James
1.1 km
Church of St Mary
2 km
Foston's Ash Inn
2.1 km
The Butchers Arms
2.8 km
Newarke Monument in the churchyard approximately 6 metres south of south aisle to Church of St James
1.1 km
Olivers
2.7 km
The Old Vicarage
2.8 km
The Grange
2.8 km
Kingshead House
2.8 km
Witcombe Farmhouse
2 km
The School House
2 km
Black Horse Ridge
2.7 km
West Hayes
2.6 km
The Lodge
2.7 km
Upper Farmhouse With Stableblock
2 km
Bayliss House
2.8 km
Lodge and walling to The Grange
2.8 km
Ladlecombe
389 m
Pair Of Gate Piers Circa 45 Metres West Of Witcombe Park
1.8 km
Hill House
2.7 km
Milestone, Painswick Road
2.4 km
Shetland
2.7 km
Milestone, Birdlip, jcn Buckholt & Roman Roads
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Milestone, Buckle Wood
1.5 km
Milestone, Sheepscombe; 250m W crossroads to Sheepscombe & Miserden
2.8 km
Milestone, Stockwell turn
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