Coxs Meadow

Downs, Moorland in Devon Torridge

England

Coxs Meadow

Farm lane to Higher Horslett The private farm road seen from its junction with the lane up Horslett Hill, and with attractive beeches on the bank. — Farm lane to Higher Horslett Credit: Derek Harper

Coxs Meadow, located in Devon, England, is a picturesque natural area that encompasses downs, moorland, and a variety of vibrant wildlife. Spread across a vast expanse of approximately 500 acres, the meadow offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The meadow is characterized by its gently rolling hills, covered in lush green grasses, wildflowers, and scattered patches of heather. This diverse landscape provides a perfect habitat for a range of species, including rabbits, foxes, deer, and a rich variety of birdlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The meadow is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy its natural beauty. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with the Devonshire countryside stretching out into the distance, and the occasional glimpse of a distant village nestled among the hills.

In addition to its natural attractions, Coxs Meadow also boasts a small but charming picnic area, complete with benches and tables, providing a perfect spot for families and friends to enjoy a leisurely lunch while soaking up the tranquil ambiance.

Coxs Meadow is easily accessible by car, with ample parking available nearby, and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic with loved ones, or a chance to observe and appreciate the wonders of nature, Coxs Meadow offers an idyllic setting for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Devonshire countryside.

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Coxs Meadow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.74223/-4.3563098 or Grid Reference SX3396. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm lane to Higher Horslett The private farm road seen from its junction with the lane up Horslett Hill, and with attractive beeches on the bank.

Farm lane to Higher Horslett

The private farm road seen from its junction with the lane up Horslett Hill, and with attractive beeches on the bank.

Lane at Horslett From the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865794">SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett</a>, looking to the right up the lane past the group of cottages shown from the other direction in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599203">SX3297 : Wits End Cottage</a>.

Lane at Horslett

From the same spot as SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett, looking to the right up the lane past the group of cottages shown from the other direction in SX3297 : Wits End Cottage.

Lambs at Horslett And ... they&#039;re off. Number 50 has some ground to make up but there&#039;s certainly a spring in its step. This is across the lane from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865794">SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett</a>.

Lambs at Horslett

And ... they're off. Number 50 has some ground to make up but there's certainly a spring in its step. This is across the lane from SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett.

Hawkes Place Houses on Horslett Hill; the lane is climbing steadily from the Deer valley.

Hawkes Place

Houses on Horslett Hill; the lane is climbing steadily from the Deer valley.

Lane to Luffincott church A very similar view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/468496">SX3494 : Lane to Luffincott church</a>, but in early morning winter sunshine rather than summer rain. On the left is Greatdown Plantation.

Lane to Luffincott church

A very similar view to SX3494 : Lane to Luffincott church, but in early morning winter sunshine rather than summer rain. On the left is Greatdown Plantation.

Track, Luffincott Running through trees east of the farm.

Track, Luffincott

Running through trees east of the farm.

Field, Vearndon Behind the hedge on the left is the lane to Lana, the hamlet across the Lana Lake valley.

Field, Vearndon

Behind the hedge on the left is the lane to Lana, the hamlet across the Lana Lake valley.

Park, Tetcott Tetcott Footpath 11 sets out along a carriage drive across the parkland of Tetcott Manor towards the grade I listed Holy Cross church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/610493">SX3396 : Holy Cross Church, Tetcott</a>, which is at risk <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/1669535" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/1669535">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> . The area with tree guards is mapped as &quot;The Wilderness&quot;.

Park, Tetcott

Tetcott Footpath 11 sets out along a carriage drive across the parkland of Tetcott Manor towards the grade I listed Holy Cross church SX3396 : Holy Cross Church, Tetcott, which is at risk Link

. The area with tree guards is mapped as "The Wilderness".

Lane to Commons Gate Climbing from the Claw valley, with Ashplot Wood ahead.

Lane to Commons Gate

Climbing from the Claw valley, with Ashplot Wood ahead.

Frosty field and valley near Luffincott From the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5258571">SX3494 : Lane to Luffincott church</a>, looking to the right across the frosty field to the valley of a tributary of Lana Brook.

Frosty field and valley near Luffincott

From the same spot as SX3494 : Lane to Luffincott church, looking to the right across the frosty field to the valley of a tributary of Lana Brook.

End of the road at Luffincott Luffincott footpath 4 continues the line of the public road which ends her, before branching to the right before reaching the farm at Luffincott Barton, named as Luffinvale on maps.

End of the road at Luffincott

Luffincott footpath 4 continues the line of the public road which ends her, before branching to the right before reaching the farm at Luffincott Barton, named as Luffinvale on maps.

Cottage, Luffincott On the no through lane to the church and farm at Luffincott.

Cottage, Luffincott

On the no through lane to the church and farm at Luffincott.

Lane to Tetcott At Vearndon, with the lane about to drop to cross Lana Lake. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5258869">SX3495 : Field, Vearndon</a> shows the field behind the hedge on the right, with the same telegraph poles.

Lane to Tetcott

At Vearndon, with the lane about to drop to cross Lana Lake. SX3495 : Field, Vearndon shows the field behind the hedge on the right, with the same telegraph poles.

View across the Lana Lake valley From the lane from Luffincott to Lana and Tetcott, whose church can be seen across the valley above the left curving hedge.

View across the Lana Lake valley

From the lane from Luffincott to Lana and Tetcott, whose church can be seen across the valley above the left curving hedge.

Fields near Tetcott From the edge of the wood; and (right) surrounding Hut Cottages, a view across the head of a minor side valley of the Tamar.

Fields near Tetcott

From the edge of the wood; and (right) surrounding Hut Cottages, a view across the head of a minor side valley of the Tamar.

Park, Tetcott Looking right from where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5258885">SX3396 : Park, Tetcott</a> was taken, with a pond on the left. The lane from Lana runs behind the hedge on the right.

Park, Tetcott

Looking right from where SX3396 : Park, Tetcott was taken, with a pond on the left. The lane from Lana runs behind the hedge on the right.

In the Claw valley From where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5258888">SX3296 : Lane to Commons Gate</a> was taken, looking to the left along the edge of Ashplot Wood across a frosty field. on the left are trees along the River Claw.

In the Claw valley

From where SX3296 : Lane to Commons Gate was taken, looking to the left along the edge of Ashplot Wood across a frosty field. on the left are trees along the River Claw.

New Garage, Tetcott

New Garage, Tetcott

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Coxs Meadow is located at Grid Ref: SX3396 (Lat: 50.74223, Lng: -4.3563098)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Lana

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