Boddenham's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Boddenham's Coppice

Tadhill House Farm buildings Credit: Rob Purvis

Boddenham's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The coppice is situated on the outskirts of the village of Boddenham, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy of greenery throughout the year. These trees provide a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors can spot species such as tawny owls, woodpeckers, deer, and foxes while walking through the forest.

Boddenham's Coppice is also known for its wildflowers, which bloom in abundance during the spring and summer months. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpet the forest floor, creating a vibrant and fragrant display. The woodland is a haven for botanists and nature enthusiasts, who come to study and appreciate the diverse plant life.

The site is well-maintained, with clearly marked trails and footpaths that allow visitors to explore and enjoy the woodland at their leisure. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the forest, providing ideal spots for relaxation and taking in the tranquil surroundings.

Boddenham's Coppice is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and ecological importance make it a valuable asset to the Somerset countryside.

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Boddenham's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.216112/-2.4312621 or Grid Reference ST6946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tadhill House Farm buildings

Rob Purvis

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 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06

Janet Dowding

2011 : Track through Asham Wood

Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." Link

The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.

Maurice Pullin