Lower Woolgrove Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Lower Woolgrove Wood

Maes Down Farm
Maes Down Farm Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Lower Woolgrove Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Spanning over a vast area, this forest is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy of greenery during the summer months. These trees provide shelter and food for a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a paradise for birdwatching.

In addition to the avian population, Lower Woolgrove Wood is also home to various mammals, including deer, badgers, and foxes. These animals take advantage of the abundance of food sources and the dense vegetation for protection and foraging.

Walking through the wood, visitors can explore an extensive network of trails, some of which lead to hidden ponds and streams. These water bodies attract amphibians, such as frogs and newts, as well as dragonflies and other insects, creating a vibrant ecosystem.

Lower Woolgrove Wood also holds historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological finds, including pottery and tools, have been discovered within the wood, providing valuable insights into the lives of past civilizations.

Overall, Lower Woolgrove Wood is a captivating woodland that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its rich biodiversity and historical significance, it is a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Lower Woolgrove Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.155798/-2.4786861 or Grid Reference ST6639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Maes Down Farm
Maes Down Farm
'Hilltops'
'Hilltops'
Farm track, north of Chesterblade Road
Farm track, north of Chesterblade Road
Tower, St Peter's Church, Evercreech
Tower, St Peter's Church, Evercreech
Interior of St. Peter's, Evercreech
Interior of St. Peter's, Evercreech
2011 : War Memorial and cottages Westcombe The three front gates, three front doors and three TV aerials suggest this is a row of three cottages not a single grand house, though it may have been at one time. 

The wisteria must have been terrific.
2011 : War Memorial and cottages Westcombe
The three front gates, three front doors and three TV aerials suggest this is a row of three cottages not a single grand house, though it may have been at one time. The wisteria must have been terrific.
2011 : Drive to Fosse Combe Cottage OS Explorer 142 calls it a cottage but looks more like a farm to me.
The hill in the background keeps itself in the shadow because it is in the next grid square.
2011 : Drive to Fosse Combe Cottage
OS Explorer 142 calls it a cottage but looks more like a farm to me. The hill in the background keeps itself in the shadow because it is in the next grid square.
2011 : Back Lane, Stoney Stratton Stoney Stratton is a village well blessed with farms, five in one grid square. Home Farm is at the end of Back Lane, about as far along as you can see, Heaven Farm is to the right of the camera position, Stratton Farm and Higher Farm are on High Street and Broad Street Farm is on Broad Street (where else?).
2011 : Back Lane, Stoney Stratton
Stoney Stratton is a village well blessed with farms, five in one grid square. Home Farm is at the end of Back Lane, about as far along as you can see, Heaven Farm is to the right of the camera position, Stratton Farm and Higher Farm are on High Street and Broad Street Farm is on Broad Street (where else?).
2011 : The ground, Evercreech Cricket Club, Queens Road Maes Down is behind.
2011 : The ground, Evercreech Cricket Club, Queens Road
Maes Down is behind.
2011 : West of north from Cockpit Lane Looking up the valley toward Higher Alham.
2011 : West of north from Cockpit Lane
Looking up the valley toward Higher Alham.
2011 : West from Cockpit Lane A meadow which looks overdue for mowing then the valley of the River Alham.
2011 : West from Cockpit Lane
A meadow which looks overdue for mowing then the valley of the River Alham.
2011 : Mendip view from Cockpit Lane
2011 : Mendip view from Cockpit Lane
2011 : Westcombe War Memorial And wheely bin.
For a view from the west see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/341181">ST6739 : Westcombe</a>
The lane behind goes to Home Farm.
2011 : Westcombe War Memorial
And wheely bin. For a view from the west see ST6739 : Westcombe The lane behind goes to Home Farm.
2011 : The heart of Westcombe, looking west Toward Stoney Stratton and Evercreech.
Like Batcombe, Westcombe displays a healthy contempt for the web. Makes life a little difficult for the geographer but who is to blame it?
2011 : The heart of Westcombe, looking west
Toward Stoney Stratton and Evercreech. Like Batcombe, Westcombe displays a healthy contempt for the web. Makes life a little difficult for the geographer but who is to blame it?
2011 : Down Westcombe Way When people in Westcombe say "Drop in sometime" they really mean it.
Cockpit Lane is at the top of the distant hill, the River Alham runs along the foot.
2011 : Down Westcombe Way
When people in Westcombe say "Drop in sometime" they really mean it. Cockpit Lane is at the top of the distant hill, the River Alham runs along the foot.
2011 : Water supply Westcombe This image has been over-enhanced to improve the legibility of the inscription which reads: "1843  H.E. for the people of Westcombe".
2011 : Water supply Westcombe
This image has been over-enhanced to improve the legibility of the inscription which reads: "1843 H.E. for the people of Westcombe".
2011 : Farm buildings south of Westcombe Road Looking south between Stoney Stratton and Westcombe.
Fosse Combe Gully is beyond the farm buildings with Manor Farm beyond that, a church tower is almost hidden by trees, visible in the enlarged version. Seems to be connected to the farm, possibly all that is left of a lost village.
2011 : Farm buildings south of Westcombe Road
Looking south between Stoney Stratton and Westcombe. Fosse Combe Gully is beyond the farm buildings with Manor Farm beyond that, a church tower is almost hidden by trees, visible in the enlarged version. Seems to be connected to the farm, possibly all that is left of a lost village.
2011 : South west from Westcombe Road The corner of a farmyard with a cattle feeder. Recycled railway sleepers form the wall.
Fosse Combe Gully crosses the frame, Fosse Combe Cottage is to the right.
2011 : South west from Westcombe Road
The corner of a farmyard with a cattle feeder. Recycled railway sleepers form the wall. Fosse Combe Gully crosses the frame, Fosse Combe Cottage is to the right.
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Lower Woolgrove Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST6639 (Lat: 51.155798, Lng: -2.4786861)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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