Blackslough Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Blackslough Wood

Beside Tower Road on the Stourhead Estate
Beside Tower Road on the Stourhead Estate Credit: Chris Heaton

Blackslough Wood is a captivating woodland located in Somerset, England. Spread over an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the stunning countryside and offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The wood is situated near the village of Blackslough, hence its name.

This woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a rich and diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a picturesque and enchanting atmosphere.

Walking through Blackslough Wood, visitors are treated to a symphony of sounds, as bird species such as blue tits, robins, and woodpeckers fill the air with their melodious songs. The wood is also home to a range of small mammals, including foxes, badgers, and squirrels, which can occasionally be spotted scurrying among the trees.

The wood offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, leading to hidden clearings and tranquil streams. The wood is especially breathtaking during the spring and summer months when the trees are adorned with vibrant leaves and the forest is alive with the buzzing of insects.

Blackslough Wood is a cherished local treasure for both nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and peaceful ambiance make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with nature in Somerset.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.102223/-2.3667306 or Grid Reference ST7433. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beside Tower Road on the Stourhead Estate
Beside Tower Road on the Stourhead Estate
King Alfred's Tower Revisited Huge folly standing on top of Kingsettle Hill, just inside the Somerset border with Wiltshire.
Grade I Listed Building belonging to the National Trust, it was completed in 1772 by Henry Hoare to commemorate the ending of the Seven Years War with France and the accession of George III.
The location is believed to be near Egbert's Stone where Alfred rallied the Anglo-Saxons before the decisive Battle of Edington.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/286353">ST7435 : Alfred's Tower</a>
The triangular tower is 161 foot high, with a hollow interior containing a spiral staircase.
King Alfred's Tower Revisited
Huge folly standing on top of Kingsettle Hill, just inside the Somerset border with Wiltshire. Grade I Listed Building belonging to the National Trust, it was completed in 1772 by Henry Hoare to commemorate the ending of the Seven Years War with France and the accession of George III. The location is believed to be near Egbert's Stone where Alfred rallied the Anglo-Saxons before the decisive Battle of Edington. ST7435 : Alfred's Tower The triangular tower is 161 foot high, with a hollow interior containing a spiral staircase.
View Eastwards from the Base of King Alfred's Tower In the Stourhead Estate, National Trust
View Eastwards from the Base of King Alfred's Tower
In the Stourhead Estate, National Trust
Track in Beaumont's Wood Tree covered escarpment below King Alfred's Tower - part of the Stourhead Estate, belonging to the National Trust.
The photograph shows the track branching off the Leland Trail/MacMillan Way Long Distance Footpaths.
Track in Beaumont's Wood
Tree covered escarpment below King Alfred's Tower - part of the Stourhead Estate, belonging to the National Trust. The photograph shows the track branching off the Leland Trail/MacMillan Way Long Distance Footpaths.
View from Hilcombe Hanging As seen from the Leland Trail/Macmillan Way long distance footpaths - recent forest felling has opened up the views over the Somerset countryside to the south west.
View from Hilcombe Hanging
As seen from the Leland Trail/Macmillan Way long distance footpaths - recent forest felling has opened up the views over the Somerset countryside to the south west.
Leland Trail in Blackslough Wood The trail in the woods of the Stourhead Estate, before emerging into open countryside
Leland Trail in Blackslough Wood
The trail in the woods of the Stourhead Estate, before emerging into open countryside
Leland Trail emerging from the Woods on the Stourhead Estate This path has been adopted by two long distance footpaths - the relatively short Leland Trail, and the lengthy MacMillan Way.
Here they emerge from extensive woodland into open countryside.
Leland Trail emerging from the Woods on the Stourhead Estate
This path has been adopted by two long distance footpaths - the relatively short Leland Trail, and the lengthy MacMillan Way. Here they emerge from extensive woodland into open countryside.
Leland Trail adopts an Old Coach Road The Leland Trail now adopts a path that describes a perfect straight line on the map for roughly three miles - this is an old coach road heading for Redlynch. Sometimes a track, sometimes a mud quagmire and sometimes pasture with all evidence of a historic route rendered invisible.
Leland Trail adopts an Old Coach Road
The Leland Trail now adopts a path that describes a perfect straight line on the map for roughly three miles - this is an old coach road heading for Redlynch. Sometimes a track, sometimes a mud quagmire and sometimes pasture with all evidence of a historic route rendered invisible.
Leland Trail beside Stavordale Wood The Leland Trail and Macmillan Way long distance footpaths adopt the old coach road that once ran between Stourhead and Redlynch.
Leland Trail beside Stavordale Wood
The Leland Trail and Macmillan Way long distance footpaths adopt the old coach road that once ran between Stourhead and Redlynch.
Log piles, Stourhead Estate The woods are managed on a system called Continuous Cover Forestry, and sustainably produce 4000 tonnes of timber a year (local notice board)
Log piles, Stourhead Estate
The woods are managed on a system called Continuous Cover Forestry, and sustainably produce 4000 tonnes of timber a year (local notice board)
King Alfred's Tower A listed Grade I monument belonging to the National Trust. " ... a 160ft (49m) high folly, designed by Henry Flitcroft for Henry Hoare II in 1772. It is believed to mark the site where King Alfred the Great rallied his troops in 878. The tower commemorates the accession of George III to the throne in 1760 and the end of the Seven Years War." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead/trails/stourhead-king-alfreds-tower-walk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead/trails/stourhead-king-alfreds-tower-walk">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>
And a convenient marker of the eastern end of the Leland Trail, which we will now follow to the west.
King Alfred's Tower
A listed Grade I monument belonging to the National Trust. " ... a 160ft (49m) high folly, designed by Henry Flitcroft for Henry Hoare II in 1772. It is believed to mark the site where King Alfred the Great rallied his troops in 878. The tower commemorates the accession of George III to the throne in 1760 and the end of the Seven Years War." LinkExternal link And a convenient marker of the eastern end of the Leland Trail, which we will now follow to the west.
Footpath maintenance near King Alfred's Tower Cutting back brambles on the Leland Trail
Footpath maintenance near King Alfred's Tower
Cutting back brambles on the Leland Trail
Forest clearing The Stourhead forest is managed on a system called Continuous Cover Forestry  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.ccfg.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.ccfg.org.uk/">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>
Forest clearing
The Stourhead forest is managed on a system called Continuous Cover Forestry LinkExternal link
The Leland Trail / MacMillan Way leaving the Stourhead woods Leaving the higher ground of Cretaceous chalks and sandstones for softer Jurassic terrain
The Leland Trail / MacMillan Way leaving the Stourhead woods
Leaving the higher ground of Cretaceous chalks and sandstones for softer Jurassic terrain
The Redlynch-Stourhead coach road Passing Stavordale Wood.
The Redlynch-Stourhead coach road
Passing Stavordale Wood.
King Alfred's Tower The entrance doorway with statue of Alfred the Great above
King Alfred's Tower
The entrance doorway with statue of Alfred the Great above
King Alfred's Tower The staircase tower with its numerous window slits
King Alfred's Tower
The staircase tower with its numerous window slits
Alfred's Tower A folly in Somerset. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/king-alfreds-tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/king-alfreds-tower">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>  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Alfred%27s_Tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Alfred%27s_Tower">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>
Alfred's Tower
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Blackslough Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7433 (Lat: 51.102223, Lng: -2.3667306)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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