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Furzehill Wood

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Furzehill Wood

New Direction Sign - Signpost on the B3139 Wells Road in Chilcompton Located on the northeast side of the crossroads of the B3139 Wells Road, Bakers Lane and Stockhill Road, diagonally opposite the Co-op in Chilcompton parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. A completely new fingerpost in 2021 to replace the one shown in <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6043795" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6043795">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6451C
New Direction Sign - Signpost on the B3139 Wells Road in Chilcompton Credit: J Francis

Furzehill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Nestled amidst the rolling countryside, this forested area spans approximately 50 acres, offering visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in nature.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, providing a rich habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The dense canopy allows only dappled sunlight to filter through, creating a magical atmosphere within the wood.

Walking through Furzehill Wood, visitors can explore a network of well-marked footpaths that wind their way through the forest. These paths not only allow visitors to fully appreciate the beauty of the woodland but also provide access to various viewpoints and picnic spots.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted to discover an abundance of animal species that call Furzehill Wood their home. Red deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species, including woodpeckers and tawny owls, can often be spotted here. The wood is also famed for its vibrant display of bluebells in the spring, creating a carpet of color that enchants all who visit.

Furzehill Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat. It offers ample parking facilities and is easily accessible from nearby towns and villages. The wood is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring its preservation for future generations to enjoy. A visit to Furzehill Wood promises a rejuvenating experience immersed in the natural beauty of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.250995/-2.5271011 or Grid Reference ST6350. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New Direction Sign - Signpost on the B3139 Wells Road in Chilcompton Located on the northeast side of the crossroads of the B3139 Wells Road, Bakers Lane and Stockhill Road, diagonally opposite the Co-op in Chilcompton parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. A completely new fingerpost in 2021 to replace the one shown in <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6043795" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6043795">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6451C
New Direction Sign - Signpost on the B3139 Wells Road in Chilcompton
Located on the northeast side of the crossroads of the B3139 Wells Road, Bakers Lane and Stockhill Road, diagonally opposite the Co-op in Chilcompton parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. A completely new fingerpost in 2021 to replace the one shown in Link. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6451C
Patterns on Portway Bridge The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.
Patterns on Portway Bridge
The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.
Signpost on Turner's Court Lane Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.
Signpost on Turner's Court Lane
Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.
Lechmere Water A private fishing lake near Emborough, with the old boat house on the far shore. Its size has been reduced slightly from the nineteenth century.
Lechmere Water
A private fishing lake near Emborough, with the old boat house on the far shore. Its size has been reduced slightly from the nineteenth century.
Not enough hop An amphibian road kill near Lechmere Water.
Not enough hop
An amphibian road kill near Lechmere Water.
Growing by the drain It looks like the water is a continuous suppy and has allowed some brightly-coloured growth on the road surface.
Growing by the drain
It looks like the water is a continuous suppy and has allowed some brightly-coloured growth on the road surface.
Lechmere Water track Access to the lake is a muddy track.
Lechmere Water track
Access to the lake is a muddy track.
Emborough signpost At the junction of the B3139 and B3114 is a particularly rusty signpost, save the Emborough arm.
Emborough signpost
At the junction of the B3139 and B3114 is a particularly rusty signpost, save the Emborough arm.
Portway Bridge, open to the sky The old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway used to span it, but the tracks were ripped up after the line closed in 1965. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146829">ST6250 : Portway Bridge benchmark</a> for a benchmark on the corner.
Portway Bridge, open to the sky
The old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway used to span it, but the tracks were ripped up after the line closed in 1965. See ST6250 : Portway Bridge benchmark for a benchmark on the corner.
Portway Bridge benchmark A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161728" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161728">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146828">ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky</a>.
Portway Bridge benchmark
A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: LinkExternal link . The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky.
A37 northbound
A37 northbound
A37 northbound
A37 northbound
Site of Chilcompton station, 1987 View SW, towards Evercreech Junction, Templecombe and Bournemouth: ex-Midland & LSW (Somerset & Dorset) Joint line, Bath - Bournemouth West. This was on the long climb from Radstock to Masbury Summit; ahead was Chilcompton Tunnel. The whole line was closed on 7/3/66.
Site of Chilcompton station, 1987
View SW, towards Evercreech Junction, Templecombe and Bournemouth: ex-Midland & LSW (Somerset & Dorset) Joint line, Bath - Bournemouth West. This was on the long climb from Radstock to Masbury Summit; ahead was Chilcompton Tunnel. The whole line was closed on 7/3/66.
Fields at Portway Bridge The bridge refers to an old bridge over the now dismantled railway that use to run through Binegar which was part of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Portway Lane, Turners Court Lane and Kings lane all meet at the bridge. Portway lane is just in front of the house in the middle of the image.
Fields at Portway Bridge
The bridge refers to an old bridge over the now dismantled railway that use to run through Binegar which was part of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Portway Lane, Turners Court Lane and Kings lane all meet at the bridge. Portway lane is just in front of the house in the middle of the image.
Houses at Emborough Farm This row of terraced cottages is close to the crossroads near Old Down on the B3139
Houses at Emborough Farm
This row of terraced cottages is close to the crossroads near Old Down on the B3139
Croft House and the B3356 Croft House stands behind the trees on the left. Taken between heavy showers on a Saturday lunchtime.
Croft House and the B3356
Croft House stands behind the trees on the left. Taken between heavy showers on a Saturday lunchtime.
Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton The lane joins the main road as it leaves Chilcompton going westward.
Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton
The lane joins the main road as it leaves Chilcompton going westward.
Keeping pupils and the public apart These gates close off the grounds of Downside School. Two notices tell the public that this is private property with no right of way; a third tells pupils that they are not to go (in the other direction) past this point.
Keeping pupils and the public apart
These gates close off the grounds of Downside School. Two notices tell the public that this is private property with no right of way; a third tells pupils that they are not to go (in the other direction) past this point.
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Furzehill Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST6350 (Lat: 51.250995, Lng: -2.5271011)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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