Postlebury Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Postlebury Wood

Macmillan Way in Trudoxhill The LDP follows the main village street north-westwards. This was taken a little further up the road from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4158016">ST7443 : Village Street, Trudoxhill</a>. — Macmillan Way in Trudoxhill Credit: Derek Harper

Postlebury Wood, located in Somerset, England, is a picturesque woodland that covers an area of approximately 50 acres. It is nestled in the beautiful Mendip Hills, offering visitors a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These towering trees provide a lush green canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a dappled effect on the forest floor. The undergrowth is rich with ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, enhancing the wood's natural beauty.

Postlebury Wood is a haven for wildlife, attracting a wide array of animals and birds. Visitors may spot deer, badgers, foxes, and rabbits roaming freely in their natural habitat. The woodland also supports a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The wood offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting landscape. These well-marked paths wind through ancient trees, across babbling brooks, and up gentle slopes, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The wood also boasts a picnic area, where visitors can take a break and enjoy a packed lunch amidst the tranquility of nature.

Postlebury Wood is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring its preservation for future generations to enjoy. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fee. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, families, and photographers, seeking solace and inspiration in its peaceful surroundings.

In conclusion, Postlebury Wood in Somerset offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its diverse flora and fauna, scenic walking trails, and peaceful ambiance, it is a must-visit location for anyone seeking a tranquil woodland retreat.

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Postlebury Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.184275/-2.3699429 or Grid Reference ST7442. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Macmillan Way in Trudoxhill

The LDP follows the main village street north-westwards. This was taken a little further up the road from ST7443 : Village Street, Trudoxhill.

Derek Harper

Marston Road, Nunney

At the junction of the road from Trudoxhill with the A361 Marston Road. The brown sign pointing towards the camera advertises "Trudoxhill Macmillan Way" and both OS maps and the LWDA map show the Way crossing the main road at this junction. But I can't see any route for it on the other side of this junction, nor any waymark. Surely it should follow the lane shown in ST7444 : Disused road, near Nunney Catch which passes safely beneath the main road? However, no waymarking is visible on Streetview where this lane leaves the road from Trudoxhill.

Derek Harper

View over the lake, with caravan and motorhome site in the background

The lakes are on the site of the medieval fishponds of Witham Priory.

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Road from Witham Friary to Trudoxhill

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Balls Wood

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The Seymour Arms

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The Reading Room, Witham Firary

Grade II* former village reading room, dating back to c. 1300, attached to a Carthusian priory. Link

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A361 approaching Nunney Catch

Looking left from ST7444 : Marston Road, Nunney along Marston Road; the Nunney Catch roundabout can be glimpsed ahead. On the left is Braeside Farm.

Derek Harper

Splitter island, Nunney Catch Roundabout

Turning left away from the roundabout is the A361 to Shepton Mallet. I'd have thought there should be a roadsign on the island confirming thus.

Derek Harper

Witham (Somerset) Station, with a train for Yatton

View eastward, towards Westbury, Swindon, reading and London: ex-GW West of England main lines and junction for Wells and Yatton. The train is in the Down Bay, with Collett '4500' 2-6-2T No. 4555 (built 9/24).

Ben Brooksbank

Mendip : Grassy Field

A grassy field and another one with cows grazing in the distance.

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Witham Friary

The east side of the village across the River From, which follows the other side of this pasture across the centre and left of the image; one of its tributaries enters from the right. View from a passing train on the main line.

Derek Harper

Witham Hall Farm

The farm also appears, from the lane, in Link . This view is from a train on the main railway line between Bruton and Westbury.

Derek Harper

The Theobald Arms, Nunney Catch

The Theobald Arms, Nunney Catch, looking even worse for wear than in 2009, see ST7344 : The Theobald Arms, Nunney Catch.

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Disused road, near Nunney Catch

This lane goes underneath the busy A 361 Marston Road and links to the road to Trudoxhill. Though disused, it is still walkable.

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Congregational chapel, Foghamshire Lane, Trudoxhill

Grade II* Listed meeting-house, converted from house. Link

Dated 1699, converted 1717, with 19th century alterations. It has a two-storey façade with a four-bay north front with stone mullioned windows with leaded panes. A single-storey schoolroom was added on the right in 1898 with a sash window and panelled double-doors. The chapel is still in use.

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