The Tortworth Chestnut, Gloucestershire
Tortworth Chestnut
Iconic / Famous Ancient Tree
This sweet chestnut is thought to be at least 600 years old.
The tree can be reached from an access lane that leads to the Church of St Leonard’s. The footpath to the Chestnut Tree is accessed by using a gate on the left hand side.
>>Article about the Tortworth Chestnut first published in Pro Arb magazine
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Anton Henley says:
Posted November 09, 2021 at 6:36 pm
What an amazing tree! Came across it whilst there photographing the church and beautiful surroundings. 9.11.2021
The signs there are very informative giving a good history of the tree and it’s thought age. Incredible to see where branches hanging down have rooted in the past and the tree now is way more than just a tree. Great to be able to get so close to this magnificent tree. Would recommend a visit!
Tina Rowe says:
Posted September 23, 2021 at 6:52 pm
I visited the Tortworth tree this week (September 21st 2021) and was delighted to see how close I could get to it, and thought it appeared to be in very good hands indeed. I saw nothing wrong with the two signs mentioned by a previous comment poster. Both are close to the discrete little gate that allows closer access. One Tree Council sign painted green on metal stating it is one of its 50 Great British Trees, the other the thin copper-plate engraved writing from 1800 celebrating its great age. The fact that both signs were slightly obscured by the tree’s leaves because of its great spread simply added to the charm. The signs could still be read clearly when approached. The tree was loaded with nuts. The grass path through the field in which the tree stands made it very accessible, but is so low-key that there is a great sense of discovery when you arrive at the tree itself,
David Thompson says:
Posted June 29, 2021 at 10:04 pm
As a Ramblers walk leader I bought a group of walkers round a circuit which included visiting the Tortworth Chestnut. I was, as were my group, very disappointed to find how little we could see of this famous tree. The surrounding area, within the fence boundary was extremely overgrown and looked like it hasn’t been managed for some time. Please get your woodland working party to make this landmark more presentable. The signs also need a bit of tlc.
Thank you
ATF admin says:
Posted July 01, 2021 at 11:41 am
Dear David
Thank you for your comment. As the land is owned by the Tortworth Estate, they are responsible for any management intervention, so do contact them
Please feel free to contact the ATF group in the area gloucestershire@ancienttreeforum.org.uk and take a look at our webpage for further guidance https://www.ancienttreeforum.org.uk/ancient-trees/threats-to-ancient-trees/