Bengrove Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset

England

Bengrove Wood

Direction Sign â Signpost in Radford Located in Radford on the southwest side of a T junction opposite Radford Villa, Paulton parish. 2 arms and pyramid finial.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6757B — Direction Sign â Signpost in Radford Credit: J Dowding

Bengrove Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. It covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is surrounded by rolling hills and open countryside. The wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and thriving ecosystem.

The woodland is a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of flora and fauna. It provides a habitat for various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes. The wood is also home to a rich variety of plant life, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns, which create a beautiful display during the spring months.

There are several well-maintained footpaths that crisscross through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths lead to scenic viewpoints, allowing visitors to take in the stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside. The wood is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and nature enthusiasts who come to enjoy the tranquility and peacefulness of the area.

Bengrove Wood is managed by a local conservation group, who work tirelessly to preserve and protect its natural environment. They undertake regular maintenance, including tree planting, clearing invasive species, and maintaining the footpaths, ensuring that the wood remains accessible and enjoyable for years to come.

Overall, Bengrove Wood is a true gem of Somerset, offering a serene and enchanting escape into nature. Whether you are a keen walker, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this woodland is a must-visit destination.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.325578/-2.4484485 or Grid Reference ST6858. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign â Signpost in Radford

Located in Radford on the southwest side of a T junction opposite Radford Villa, Paulton parish. 2 arms and pyramid finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6757B

J Dowding

St John the Baptist

Church at Peasdown St John.

Wayland Smith

Unsuitable for wide users

A footpath/road has some conflicts of restriction.

Neil Owen

It's an old question

The chicken was one of several that were roaming free on the quiet roads hereabouts, calmly and serenely exploring for morsels. There was a moment to pose the obvious; he stopped for a short pause but said he had other plots to hatch.

Neil Owen

Stoneage Lane

An unusual name for a lane, but one that is quite old.

Neil Owen

St John's hall

Next to the church is a metal-clad hall. It stands where the original church stood in the past.

Neil Owen

Carlingcott Methodist church

The building was founded in 1851, along with a schoolroom, as a United Free Methodist church. They faced some competition not far up the road in the form of a Wesleyan chapel. The Free church later became the Carlingcott Methodist chapel, before closure a few years ago. The church, its attached gates, piers and flanking walls are Grade II listed.

Neil Owen

Difficult to notice

Carlingcott Methodist church appears to have been disused for a few years, as the old wooden notice shows.

Neil Owen

Priston Lane

This quiet lane leads southwards from the village of Priston towards Tunley Farm, but like other roads out of Priston it has dog-legs, one of which cuts across a corner of this square. On this May afternoon in a year with a late spring the verges were rich in wild flowers including bluebells (seen on the left) and red campion.

HelenK

Priston Lane/The Woodlands

Looking towards Priston Wood down this lane rich in wild flowers and devoid of traffic on the Sunday afternoon of a bank holiday weekend. The stretch of lane visible in the foreground is Priston Lane, that in the distance is The Woodlands. At some point in between one turns into the other.

HelenK

Bath Road, Peasedown St John

Bath Road bisects Peasedown St John and contains most of its shops and services. On the right are the premises of the former 'Daily Bread' bakery (which did not long survive a bad food hygiene rating in 2018). Beyond it are the Zodiac Hair Studio Link

and the Barber Zone Link

; the latter replacing a coffee shop which was presumably killed off by closure in the pandemic.

HelenK

Off Firgrove Lane

Looking across fields towards Splott Farm.

Wayland Smith

Splott Farm

Near Carlingcott.

Wayland Smith

Peasedown Co-op

Complete with the mural on the old building beside it. See ST7057 : From below the ground to above the ground for a better look.

Neil Owen

From below the ground to above the ground

Peasedown and the surrounding area has a history of coal mining in the past. One of the great interests of the miners used to be pigeon racing. Part of the wall on the Fosse Way is given over to a mural depicting these two threads of village life. Community artist Andrew Bolton has many years of helping people to find their creativity in local projects and this is one. By getting the villagers to make small mosaics of pigeons he has put them on several buildings along the main road.

Neil Owen

A wall on Braysdown Lane

Another wall with a miner and pigeon theme. Local people have created the pigeon mosaics, along with a couple of ceramic tiles with poetry on them. Curiously, the latter also have eight figure O.S. map references on them too.

Neil Owen

Old letterbox on the Fosse Way

Peasedown St John is bisected by the old Roman Road, and had grown around it. Here is an old Edward VII letterbox, founded by W.T. Allen, set into the wall.

Neil Owen