Beaumont's Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Beaumont's Wood

Tower Road
Tower Road Credit: Chris Heaton

Beaumont's Wood, located in Somerset, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem.

The wood is home to a wide range of plant and animal species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Ancient oaks, beeches, and birches dominate the landscape, providing a dense canopy that offers shelter to a variety of birds, insects, and small mammals. The forest floor is adorned with a colorful array of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, which bloom in abundance during the spring.

Visitors to Beaumont's Wood can enjoy a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere as they explore the network of walking trails that wind through the forest. These trails vary in difficulty and length, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers. The wood offers opportunities for birdwatching, with species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes frequently spotted.

Additionally, the wood is managed by local conservation groups, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. Educational programs and guided tours are also available, allowing visitors to learn about the wood's history, ecology, and the importance of sustainable forestry practices.

Beaumont's Wood is not only a natural treasure but also a valuable resource for the local community, providing a sanctuary for wildlife, a recreational space for leisure activities, and an educational hub for environmental awareness.

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Beaumont's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.108327/-2.3646221 or Grid Reference ST7434. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tower Road
Tower Road
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.
Six Wells Valley; source of the Stour St Peter's Pump, in the middle of the valley, is from the late 15th century, and originally stood near St Peter's church in Bristol, before being moved here in 1768 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1131107?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1131107?section=official-listing">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>
Six Wells Valley; source of the Stour
St Peter's Pump, in the middle of the valley, is from the late 15th century, and originally stood near St Peter's church in Bristol, before being moved here in 1768 LinkExternal link
Entrance to The Terrace, above Six Wells Valley Footpath through National Trust property
Entrance to The Terrace, above Six Wells Valley
Footpath through National Trust property
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.
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Beaumont's Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7434 (Lat: 51.108327, Lng: -2.3646221)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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