Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons
Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons
Rolling hills and open spaces above the Stroud Valleys and Severn estuary
Minchinhampton Common is a large swathe of open grassland on the hill top and slopes of the Cotswold escarpment. It is a really important archaeological landscape, with prehistoric field systems, burial mounds and the remains of a defensive earthwork, known as The Bulwarks. In the summer the common is grazed by local commoners' cattle.
Rodborough Common lies just to the north of Minchinhampton Common and offers a dramatic panorama overlooking Stroud and the Severn Vale. It is renowned for its colourful array of wild flowers and butterflies, starting with the pasque flower in spring and a superb display of early purple orchids in May.
Venue Category:
Wildlife and Nature
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Environment
Hiking / Trekking
Nature Trail
Observing
Curriculum:
Citizenship
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Early Years (2-4)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Minchinhampton
near Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL6
Venue Contact Number:
01452 814213
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