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Great Gains Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

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Great Gains Wood

Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence
Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence Credit: Rob Purvis

Great Gains Wood is a picturesque forest located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. It is nestled within the stunning countryside, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and colorful canopy during the autumn months. The forest floor is adorned with a rich variety of wildflowers, adding to its enchanting atmosphere.

Great Gains Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife species, making it a haven for animal lovers and bird watchers. Visitors can spot numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes. The forest also provides a habitat for various insects, including butterflies and dragonflies.

The woodland offers several walking trails that wind through the trees, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. One of the most popular routes is the circular path that takes visitors through the heart of the forest, providing breathtaking views and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Great Gains Wood is managed by the local conservation authorities, who work diligently to preserve its natural habitat and protect the wildlife that inhabits it. They also organize educational programs and guided walks to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and the beauty of this woodland gem.

Overall, Great Gains Wood in Somerset offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers, providing a perfect balance of natural beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.207699/-2.4654676 or Grid Reference ST6745. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence
Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence
Tadhill House Farm buildings
Tadhill House Farm buildings
Old Milepost by A361, village of Dean The Milepost is located on the grass verge near houses on the South of the road.  Parish of Cranmore (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. It has been broken and welded back together (on back of top "BUCI") and repositioned. A photograph before the repainting can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072295" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072295">Link</a>  Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 4 : : FROME / 8 : : LONDON / 111 Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMFR04
Old Milepost by A361, village of Dean
The Milepost is located on the grass verge near houses on the South of the road.  Parish of Cranmore (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. It has been broken and welded back together (on back of top "BUCI") and repositioned. A photograph before the repainting can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 4 : : FROME / 8 : : LONDON / 111 Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMFR04
Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037568" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037568">Link</a> Inscription reads:- Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345266" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345266">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> Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06
Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm
The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06
2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore "The origin of the name Cranmore comes from the Old English Crane Mere meaning 'Cranes/herons' pool'." Copied from <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cranmore.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cranmore.org/">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> a most interesting website. Seen from the other side in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485732">ST6843 : Former church at East Cranmore</a>
2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore
"The origin of the name Cranmore comes from the Old English Crane Mere meaning 'Cranes/herons' pool'." Copied from LinkExternal link a most interesting website. Seen from the other side in ST6843 : Former church at East Cranmore
2011 : Western Farm, Cranmore On the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore. Farm land and buildings currently for sale.
2011 : Western Farm, Cranmore
On the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore. Farm land and buildings currently for sale.
2011 : Quarry Way Business Park, For a list of its denizens see the board.
2011 : Quarry Way Business Park,
For a list of its denizens see the board.
2011 : Road to Wellington Farm, East Cranmore This is within half a mile of one of the largest quarries on the Mendips yet there is no sight and very little sound of it.
2011 : Road to Wellington Farm, East Cranmore
This is within half a mile of one of the largest quarries on the Mendips yet there is no sight and very little sound of it.
2011 : Main road through East Cranmore The gateway on the right gives access to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2357732">ST6843 : 2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore</a> A little about East Cranmore in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.francisfrith.com/east-cranmore/#utmcsr=bing.com&utmcmd=referral&utmccn=bing.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.francisfrith.com/east-cranmore/#utmcsr=bing.com&utmcmd=referral&utmccn=bing.com">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>
2011 : Main road through East Cranmore
The gateway on the right gives access to ST6843 : 2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore A little about East Cranmore in LinkExternal link
2011 : Fields and view from the lane east of Cranmore Cranmore Tower [<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST6745">ST6745</a>] lifts its head above surrounding trees on the horizon. A small beech wood begins showing its leaves, the foreground field looks a little sad, not sure what crop it contains.
2011 : Fields and view from the lane east of Cranmore
Cranmore Tower [ST6745] lifts its head above surrounding trees on the horizon. A small beech wood begins showing its leaves, the foreground field looks a little sad, not sure what crop it contains.
2011 : Fields near Western Farm, Cranmore Looking north west from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.
2011 : Fields near Western Farm, Cranmore
Looking north west from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.
2011 : Fields and hedgerows near Western Farm Seen from the road to Cranmore. Cattle in the next field enjoy the new spring grass. Care must be taken to ensure they do not enjoy too much of it and suffer from the bloat, a condition in which fermentation gases build up in the stomach, usually painful, sometimes fatal if not treated. These gases are rich in methane, the condition should not be relieved in the presence of a naked flame or other source of ignition, the results can be explosive. For more info visit: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/%24Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex6769" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/%24Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex6769">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>
2011 : Fields and hedgerows near Western Farm
Seen from the road to Cranmore. Cattle in the next field enjoy the new spring grass. Care must be taken to ensure they do not enjoy too much of it and suffer from the bloat, a condition in which fermentation gases build up in the stomach, usually painful, sometimes fatal if not treated. These gases are rich in methane, the condition should not be relieved in the presence of a naked flame or other source of ignition, the results can be explosive. For more info visit: LinkExternal link
2011 : Footpath and bridleway near Merehead Quarry Follows the edge of the quarry which is well protected. Cranmore Tower appears on the hill in front <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST6745">ST6745</a>
2011 : Footpath and bridleway near Merehead Quarry
Follows the edge of the quarry which is well protected. Cranmore Tower appears on the hill in front ST6745
2011 : Minor road entering Waterlip A small business park is along the road opposite on the site of an old quarry.
2011 : Minor road entering Waterlip
A small business park is along the road opposite on the site of an old quarry.
2011 : Entrance to Waterlip Business Park On the site of a disused quarry.
2011 : Entrance to Waterlip Business Park
On the site of a disused quarry.
Sign for the Knatchbull Arms For information on this sign visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sunriseag.net/adoptapub/more/0042Knatchbull.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sunriseag.net/adoptapub/more/0042Knatchbull.htm">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>
Sign for the Knatchbull Arms
For information on this sign visit LinkExternal link
The Knatchbull Arms, Stoke St Michael The building dates from the late 17th century and it was originally a house. For a view of the sign <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689324">ST6646 : Sign for the Knatchbull Arms</a>
The Knatchbull Arms, Stoke St Michael
The building dates from the late 17th century and it was originally a house. For a view of the sign ST6646 : Sign for the Knatchbull Arms
Bench Mark, St Michael's Church The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the south west face of the church. For a view of the church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689530">ST6646 : St Michael's Church</a> and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm40134" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm40134">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>
Bench Mark, St Michael's Church
The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the south west face of the church. For a view of the church ST6646 : St Michael's Church and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area LinkExternal link
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Great Gains Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST6745 (Lat: 51.207699, Lng: -2.4654676)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

///plodded.dated.distorts. Near Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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Cranmore Tower
Access: customers
Construction: freestanding
Construction Date: 1860
Height: 40
Man Made: tower
Tower Type: observation
Website: http://www.cranmoretower.co.uk/
Wikidata: Q5182227
Lat/Long: 51.2035008/-2.4642501
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Man Made: tower
Note: O2 Telecommunication tower
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.2039405/-2.4624728
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Building: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2083897/-2.4673885
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Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2106331/-2.4704897
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Parking
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 51.2108053/-2.4690841
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