Blackmoor Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset

England

Blackmoor Wood

Gate on NCN24 Two Tunnels Greenway near Wellow The second of four swing gates on the NCN24 heading from Wellow to the Two Tunnels. Springs on some of the gates are very stiff, especially on the first gate off Ford Road in Wellow.
Path here is compacted gravel in generally good condition, with a few potholes, and muddy/rutted patches in wet weather. The path changes to tarmac past Midford. — Gate on NCN24 Two Tunnels Greenway near Wellow Credit: Kevin Pearson

Blackmoor Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated in the heart of the Blackmoor Vale, a rural area surrounded by rolling hills and meandering rivers.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which provide a dense canopy overhead. These trees create a tranquil and shady atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

Blackmoor Wood is home to a variety of wildlife species, including deer, badgers, foxes, and an abundance of birdlife. The wood provides a vital habitat for these creatures, offering shelter and sustenance throughout the year. Visitors often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds during their visit.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the ancient woodland, leading to open clearings and hidden glades. The wood is also intersected by a small stream, adding to its natural charm.

Blackmoor Wood is a cherished local asset and is managed by a dedicated team, ensuring its preservation and conservation. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, who come to appreciate its natural beauty and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Somerset countryside.

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Blackmoor Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.338411/-2.3501954 or Grid Reference ST7559. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gate on NCN24 Two Tunnels Greenway near Wellow

The second of four swing gates on the NCN24 heading from Wellow to the Two Tunnels. Springs on some of the gates are very stiff, especially on the first gate off Ford Road in Wellow. Path here is compacted gravel in generally good condition, with a few potholes, and muddy/rutted patches in wet weather. The path changes to tarmac past Midford.

Kevin Pearson

Anti Tank Ditch, Hog Wood, Hinton Charterhouse

This is located in Hog Wood near Hinton Charterhouse. It was part of Defence Area 32. More can be downloaded at Link

Rick Crowley

Waiting for the cyclists!

Work is gradually progressing on converting the old Somerset & Dorset Railway south of Midford into a cycle path. In May 2005 this was the next stretch awaiting the Sustrans treatment.

Ron Strutt

Between Twinhoe & Midford

Roddy Smith

Twinhoe

Roddy Smith

Between Wellow & Twinhoe

Roddy Smith

Cleaves Wood Hill Wellow

Roddy Smith

2007 : Pipehouse

The hamlet of Pipehouse is off the A36 Bath to Warminster road, near Limpley Stoke. There is a pleasant walk from here to Midford with good views to the south and west, though care must be taken as the surface of the bridle way is badly broken up in places due to rain. OS Explorer 155 is useful.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Tytherly Farm

Seen from the road between Hinton Charterhouse and Wellow. Hinton Charterhouse is trying to hide behind the trees on the hill beyond.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Broadfield Farm

Seen from the road between Hinton Charterhouse and Wellow, Broadfield Farm is in the left middle distance. Abbey Farm is at the top of the hill, the cottages to the right are on the B 3110 from Bath and Midford.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Tytherly Farm

The farmhouse is seen from Wellow Lane, the road between Hinton Charterhouse and Wellow.

Maurice Pullin

View from Midford Hill

Looking down a valley from a sharp bend on Midford Hill. The Wellow Brook runs across the end. Lower Twinhoe Farm is on the hill beyond. Don't dally here, the sharp bend can be very dangerous for pedestrians.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Road works on Hinton Hill

Looking beyond the "temporary" road works to the other side of the valley we see a field hedge about half way up the hill. This conceals the track bed of the old Slow and Dirty - the Somerset & Dorset Railway, originally the Bath & Evercreech Extension Railway. Down the hill from the S & D it is possible to see the course of the southern arm of the Somerset Coal Canal. The village of Wellow is near the centre of the frame.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Pony Trekking near Wellow

This track follows the line of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway, opened 1870, closed 100 years later. The path is on private land, please obtain permission from the nearby Trekking Centre if you wish to enter. Link

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Recycled Railway Bridge

This bridge was a structure of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway before it closed in the 1970's. It carries a footpath and (very rough) cycleway to Twinhoe.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : Valley of the Wellow Brook

Near the top of Hinton Hill we are looking north along the valley of the Wellow Brook. Combe Down is on the skyline. Between 1805 and 1815 the peace of this vale was shattered by the building of the southern arm of the Somerset Coal Canal which was really a tramway (the northern route was a real canal). The tramway served collieries around Radstock. In the early 1870's the peace was shattered even more by the building of what became the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway, which was built partly on the bed/trackway of the coal canal/tramway thus closing it. The railway was closed around 1970 and peace returned to the valley, apart from the tractors. Much of the line of the railway can still be seen also some of the tramway/canal though most is on private land.

Maurice Pullin

2007 : East of Wellow

The house stands near the Wellow Brook which is immediately in front of the camera (hope they don't get trouble with flooding). Up the hill beyond the house a line across the field shows the track of the Somerset Coal Canal, Southern Arm, which was built as a tramway between 1805 and 1815 to serve collieries around Radstock. Above that a field hedge conceals the trackbed of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which replaced it in 1870 and closed in 1970.

Maurice Pullin

2008 : Pasture near Twinhoe

Taken from the lane between Midford and Twinhoe. The Cam Brook runs through the valley behind the trees, Southstoke is on the other side of the valley and Midford is to the right.

Maurice Pullin

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Blackmoor Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7559 (Lat: 51.338411, Lng: -2.3501954)

Unitary Authority: Bath and North East Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset