Fir Plantation

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Fir Plantation

Elmhay Park A wedding venue. There is a golf course in the grounds.
Elmhay Park Credit: Julian P Guffogg

Fir Plantation, located in Somerset, England, is a magnificent woodland area known for its diverse range of fir trees. Covering a vast expanse of land, the plantation is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The fir trees in the plantation are predominantly of the Abies genus, with species such as Abies alba (European silver fir), Abies concolor (white fir), and Abies fraseri (Fraser fir) being prominent. These evergreen conifers provide a stunning backdrop throughout the year, maintaining their lush green foliage even during the winter months.

The woodland is meticulously managed, with careful attention given to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The plantation is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors often spot these creatures while walking along the well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland.

Fir Plantation also serves as an important resource for the local community. The plantation engages in sustainable forestry practices, with periodic harvesting of trees to ensure the long-term health and vitality of the woodland. The harvested timber is then used for various purposes, including construction, furniture-making, and firewood.

Beyond its ecological and economic significance, Fir Plantation also offers recreational opportunities for visitors. Many people visit the plantation for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The tranquil ambiance of the woodland, combined with its natural beauty, makes it a popular destination for individuals seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Somerset.

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Fir Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.253297/-2.3373253 or Grid Reference ST7650. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elmhay Park A wedding venue. There is a golf course in the grounds.
Elmhay Park
A wedding venue. There is a golf course in the grounds.
View from Orchardleigh House
View from Orchardleigh House
Bed of the abandoned Dorset and Somerset Canal The Dorset and Somerset canal was intended to ascend Barrow Hill using a flight of five boat lifts.  Counting from the bottom, there is no evidence that work ever commenced on the first lift.  The other four were never completed, and their chambers, set into the hillside, are overgrown and in various states of dereliction.  This image was taken in the short section of canal above the third lift and looks northwest towards the chamber of the fourth.
Bed of the abandoned Dorset and Somerset Canal
The Dorset and Somerset canal was intended to ascend Barrow Hill using a flight of five boat lifts. Counting from the bottom, there is no evidence that work ever commenced on the first lift. The other four were never completed, and their chambers, set into the hillside, are overgrown and in various states of dereliction. This image was taken in the short section of canal above the third lift and looks northwest towards the chamber of the fourth.
Dangerfield farm
Dangerfield farm
Buckland Dinham garage
Buckland Dinham garage
The Bell at Buckland Dinham
The Bell at Buckland Dinham
Iron Mill Lane heading east
Iron Mill Lane heading east
Nightingale Lodge, Murtry Hill Private drive, with public footpath running along it.
Nightingale Lodge, Murtry Hill
Private drive, with public footpath running along it.
Course of the Dorset and Somerset Canal Looking along the bed of the abandoned canal when the wild garlic was in full bloom.  This section of the Dorset and Somerset Canal was constructed in about 1798, but the canal was never completed or opened.
Course of the Dorset and Somerset Canal
Looking along the bed of the abandoned canal when the wild garlic was in full bloom. This section of the Dorset and Somerset Canal was constructed in about 1798, but the canal was never completed or opened.
Murtry Aqueduct across the Mells River Murtry Aqueduct was built in about 1798 to carry the Dorset and Somerset Canal across the Mells River.  However, the canal was never completed or opened.
Murtry Aqueduct across the Mells River
Murtry Aqueduct was built in about 1798 to carry the Dorset and Somerset Canal across the Mells River. However, the canal was never completed or opened.
Murtry Aqueduct across the Mells River North side of the three arched Murtry Aqueduct, which was built in about 1798 to carry the Dorset and Somerset Canal across the Mells River. However, the canal was never completed or opened.
Murtry Aqueduct across the Mells River
North side of the three arched Murtry Aqueduct, which was built in about 1798 to carry the Dorset and Somerset Canal across the Mells River. However, the canal was never completed or opened.
Entrance to a small tunnel beneath the embankment of the Dorset and Somerset Canal Immediately to the east of the Murtry Aqueduct is a small tunnel beneath the canal embankment.  This is its northern entrance.
Entrance to a small tunnel beneath the embankment of the Dorset and Somerset Canal
Immediately to the east of the Murtry Aqueduct is a small tunnel beneath the canal embankment. This is its northern entrance.
Bed of the abandoned Dorset and Somerset Canal crossing the Murtry Aqueduct Looking southeast along the course of the Dorset and Somerset Canal where it crosses the Mells River on the Murtry Aqueduct.  The canal was never opened, and no boats ever passed this way.
Bed of the abandoned Dorset and Somerset Canal crossing the Murtry Aqueduct
Looking southeast along the course of the Dorset and Somerset Canal where it crosses the Mells River on the Murtry Aqueduct. The canal was never opened, and no boats ever passed this way.
Lime Kiln Two in Vallis Vale Certainly there were two limekilns reported as operating just downstream from Bedlam alongside the Mells Stream in the 1840s. One is shown above and this is a different one. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/836657" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/836657">Link</a> For detailed information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mendips/more_info/east_mendip_quarries_history.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mendips/more_info/east_mendip_quarries_history.htm">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>
Lime Kiln Two in Vallis Vale
Certainly there were two limekilns reported as operating just downstream from Bedlam alongside the Mells Stream in the 1840s. One is shown above and this is a different one. Link For detailed information see LinkExternal link
Fields near Hapsford
Fields near Hapsford
Bus stop on the road to Hapsford
Bus stop on the road to Hapsford
Heading towards the A362
Heading towards the A362
Gateway and drive
Gateway and drive
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Fir Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST7650 (Lat: 51.253297, Lng: -2.3373253)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.253297,-2.3373253
Ele: 119
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.2542384/-2.331876
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