Home Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Home Wood

Entrance to Knapps Farm Knapps Farm is no longer a working farm but is a residential establishment with paddocks that could be used as an equestrian facility. — Entrance to Knapps Farm Credit: Nigel Mykura

Home Wood is a picturesque forest located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland boasts an array of natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaved trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Home Wood offers a variety of walking trails, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging routes, allowing visitors to explore the diverse landscape at their own pace. The trails wind through the woodland, meandering past babbling brooks and small ponds, providing ample opportunities for wildlife spotting.

The forest is home to an abundance of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot woodpeckers, owls, and various migratory birds in this woodland sanctuary.

Home Wood is managed by the local council, which ensures the preservation and maintenance of this natural habitat. The forest is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee, allowing visitors to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the wood at their leisure.

Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or an exploration of nature, Home Wood in Somerset offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat for all who venture into its ancient and captivating embrace.

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Home Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.227582/-2.5061825 or Grid Reference ST6447. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Knapps Farm

Knapps Farm is no longer a working farm but is a residential establishment with paddocks that could be used as an equestrian facility.

Nigel Mykura

House at Three Ashes

Three Ashes was probably once a large working farm but today it seems to consist of several large houses and no working farms although some of the houses have adjacent paddocks.

Nigel Mykura

Wet Saturday Dog Walking near Withybrook

The dog walker passing the box-in-the-wall post box is turning off the Fosse Road into the minor road that runs down to Stoke Bottom. The Fosse Rd carries on to Stoke St Michael. The road she is heading down is signposted to Nettlebridge.

Nigel Mykura

Industrial Buildings at Stoke Bottom

These buildings are heavily protected with large metal fences and razor wire but have no signage to indicate their use.

Nigel Mykura

Path and Sign at Beacon Hill Wood

PAUL FARMER

Old Milestone by A367, Fosse Way, outside front of "The George at Nettlebridge" PH

The Milestone is located against front wall of inn on the East of the road. Parish of Stratton On The Fosse (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 4 : : BATH / 13 : : CHELT.M / 50 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1178363 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_CMSM50

Janet Dowding

Old Milestone by A367, Fosse Way, outside front of "The George at Nettlebridge" PH

Milestone Society National ID: SO_CMSM50

Janet Dowding

2011 : Ashwick Court from Blackley Lane

Blackley Lane follows the bottom of a small valley from Benter west to Badger's Cross. About half way along we see Ashwick Court at the top of the hill to the south.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Crossroads with tractor at Badger's Cross

A tractor with trailer waits to emerge carefully onto the minor road between Gurney Slade and Oakhill. The signpost indicates Moorwood and Benter to the left and Shepton Mallet to the right.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : View north from Blackey Lane

On the other side of Blackey Lane from ST6348 : 2011 : Ashwick Court from Blackley Lane looking up the northern slope of the valley in the direction of West Farm which is out of shot to the right.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Blackey Lane heading east

Down the valley toward Benter. The footpath (see sign) to the right takes the walker to Ashwick, less than half a mile, another path to the left climbs the side of the valley to West Farm and T'other Side The Hill.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Up Blackley Lane toward Badger's Cross

The lane follows the valley floor between Benter and Badger's Cross becoming steeper further on.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Blackey Lane heading east from Badger's Cross

Soon to drop into a small valley which it follows to Benter.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Bay's Lane or Simbriss Road

Somewhere around here Bay's Lane, from the north, becomes Simbriss Road heading south, or it could be Blackey Lane from the east - who cares. One thing is for sure, it is near Badger's Cross.

Maurice Pullin