Conygarth Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Conygarth Copse

Barters Plant Centre Very colourful stock in early July 2022. — Barters Plant Centre Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Conygarth Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a serene and peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The copse is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors to Conygarth Copse may spot species such as woodpeckers, deer, and butterflies as they explore the trails and pathways that wind through the woods.

The copse is managed by the local conservation trust, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. It is open to the public throughout the year, offering opportunities for leisurely walks, picnics, and photography. There are designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, allowing visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings.

Conygarth Copse is also a popular destination for educational visits and school trips. Its diverse range of flora and fauna provides an excellent learning opportunity for students of all ages, fostering an appreciation for the natural world and the importance of conservation.

Overall, Conygarth Copse in Somerset is a stunning woodland retreat that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature.

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Conygarth Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.230155/-2.2701873 or Grid Reference ST8147. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barters Plant Centre

Very colourful stock in early July 2022.

Jonathan Billinger

Barter's Plant Centre entrance

An inauspicious entrance to a horticultural emporium.

Jonathan Billinger

Barter's Farm Nurseries

Some land has been given up for housing beyond these polytunnels.

Jonathan Billinger

Development area at Barter's Farm Nurseries

An area being prepared for a new polytunnel.

Jonathan Billinger

Down Milk empties at Clink Road, near Frome

View NE, towards Westbury, Reading and London; ex-GWR London - Reading - Westbury - Taunton etc. main line. (Just ahead of the train the Frome-avoiding line to Blatchbridge Junction commences). This is probably the very important Kensington - Plymouth Milk empties, returning tank-wagons to various Milk Depots in the West Country which supplied a large proportion of the capital's needs - before the age of Motorways. The locomotive is 4-6-0 No. 4941 'Llangedwyn Hall' (built 7/29, withdrawn 10/62).

Ben Brooksbank

Bristol - Weymouth express approaching Clink Road Junction, Frome

View NE, towards Westbury (and Bristol, via Bath), Newbury, Reading and London, etc.; ex-GWR Paddington - Reading - Westbury - Taunton - Exeter - Plymouth - Penzance, also Wilts., Somerset and Weymouth (Swindon/Bath - Westbury - Yeovil - Weymouth, main lines. (At Clink Road the Frome cut-off line ran to Blacksbridge Junction). The 09.43 Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth is headed by 4-6-0 No. 5924 'Dinton Hall' (built 5/33, withdrawn 12/63) and will call in at Frome. (See also ST7948 : Down Milk empties at Clink Road, near Frome).

Ben Brooksbank

Edge of Frome

At one time none of the town was east of the River From but now nearly half of it is. This is the back of one of the large housing estates on the north eastern edge of the town, viewed from a Yeovil to Bristol train.

Nigel Mykura

Holmbury Close

Power lines, garages and 1980s houses in Frome.

Burgess Von Thunen

A361 near Frome

A stretch of A road running parallel to the main railway line between Taunton and Westbury as it avoids the loop into Frome station. The small rectangular field in between, shown as pasture on satellite images, has been dug up for something or other.

Derek Harper

Coalway Lane Bridge

Now just a footpath rather than a lane, pedestrians are more likely to meet cyclists that horse-drawn carts! This is the bridge over the West of England mainline close to Clink Road Junction on the outskirts of Frome. Autumn is fast approaching and there is dew on the grass. The Blackberries have formed but have still to ripen.

Martin Addison

Jumbo Stone Train

Hanson's Class 59 diesel - 59101 'Village of Whatley' - accelerates through the outskirts of Frome with the 7A09 loaded stone train from Merehead Quarry to Acton Yard. Sometimes referred to as 'Jumbo', these very long trains are divided at Acton for onward delivery to distribution sites around London and the South east.

Martin Addison

Clink Road Junction

The West of England mainline with the Frome line diverging on the right. The netting suspended across the railway line at this point is temporary - there was maintenance work being carried out on the national grid network of pylons in the area. The train in the foreground has just come off the Frome branch and is the 2D03 service from Weymouth to Bristol Parkway - departing Weymouth at 05:33 and due at Parkway at 08:29. It called at Frome at 07:04 with next stop Westbury.

Martin Addison

Nearing Journey's End

Class 43, 43132, leads a First Great Western HST set towards Clink Road Junction at Coalway Lane. The bridge in the distance carries the A361 over the railway. The pink flowers of the Rosebay Willowherb are still going strong in this late summer view. This train is the (1J93) 18:06 service from Paddington which will terminate at Frome at 20:06.

Martin Addison

Styles Hill

Diverted Cross Country train deep in the cutting at Styles Hill, near Frome.

Wayland Smith

Countryside at Berkley Marsh

Looking towards the village of Berkley (left of centre) from a train on the main railway line between Westbury and Frome. Pylon lines, drainage channels and hedges cross this low-lying area of pasture.

Derek Harper

Passing Berkley Marsh

The west of England mainline between Westbury and Taunton passes to the west of the village of Berkley Marsh. This view is taken early on a mid-August morning from Marsh Lane looking towards Westbury. The cows are all standing up, so it should be a fine day.

Martin Addison