Highnam Woods - Maidenhall
Follow the 2km nature trail through this pretty RSPB reserve near Gloucester and Maidenhall. There are nice woodland paths where you can look out for a variety of bird species including the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Marsh Tit, Nightingale, Song Thrush, and Spotted Flycatchers. Also look out for woodland butterflies such as white admirals and white-letter hairstreaks.
The Wysis Way and the Gloucestershire Way both pass close to the reserve so there is scope for extending your walk along one of these long distance paths.
If you head a mile to the east you will come to the lovely Highnam Court with its beautiful gardens, lake and 17th century grade I listed country house.
Postcode
GL2 8AA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsHighnam Woods Ordnance Survey Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the south of the city centre in Gloucester there's the popular Robinswood Hill Country Park. There's several colour coded trails to try here with excellent views over the city from the high points.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Gloucestershire Walks and Forest of Dean Walks pages.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Nature Trail through Highnam Woods. One of several wide grassy trails through deciduous woodland.
A Sunday afternoon yomp through Highnam Woods on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. A dog poses next to the impressive woodcarving "Birdman of Highnam" for Peter Jones.
Highnam Woods RSPB Nature Reserve. Bird feeding area quite close to the car park in this 300 acre (119 Hectares)nature reserve which boasts a 1.5 mile nature trail.
A Sunday afternoon yomp through Highnam Woods. With one of the many birdboxes dead centre.
Bridleway between Bulley and Highnam Woods The bridleway passes through a field at this point towards a narrow gate. The field is dominated by two mature trees which are very close to each other. The nearer is an oak and the trunk of the ash can just be seen.
The end of the road in Highnam Woods