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Hale Combe

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Hale Combe

Crossing in Magg's Wood The footpath runs over a small ditch, which is dry this summer.
Crossing in Magg's Wood Credit: Neil Owen

Hale Combe is a small village situated in the picturesque county of Somerset, England. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Exmoor National Park, it is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The village is known for its idyllic valley setting, with rolling green hills and meandering streams creating a tranquil atmosphere. Hale Combe is home to a close-knit community of friendly locals who take great pride in their village and its heritage.

The architecture in Hale Combe reflects its rich history, with charming thatched cottages and stone buildings that have stood the test of time. The village church, St. Mary's, is a notable landmark, dating back to the 13th century and featuring beautiful stained glass windows.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Hale Combe is a haven. The surrounding countryside offers a range of walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning landscapes of Exmoor National Park. The area is also popular for cycling and horse riding, with several equestrian centers and cycle routes in the vicinity.

Although a small village, Hale Combe has a sense of community spirit that is evident in its local amenities. The village boasts a charming pub, the Hale Combe Inn, where visitors can enjoy traditional British cuisine and a selection of locally brewed ales.

Overall, Hale Combe offers a tranquil and picturesque escape for those seeking a taste of rural Somerset life. Its natural beauty, rich history, and friendly community make it a delightful destination for visitors and a cherished home for its residents.

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Crossing in Magg's Wood The footpath runs over a small ditch, which is dry this summer.
Crossing in Magg's Wood
The footpath runs over a small ditch, which is dry this summer.
They all gather to see you A common occurrence when out in the fields - a herd of young cattle decide to investigate the traveller. That and keeping out of the sun.
They all gather to see you
A common occurrence when out in the fields - a herd of young cattle decide to investigate the traveller. That and keeping out of the sun.
The Mells in Magg's Wood The stream is crossed by a wooden footbridge with metal railings.
The Mells in Magg's Wood
The stream is crossed by a wooden footbridge with metal railings.
A peaceful pasture by the Mells Some cattle congregate near the trees and Mells Stream for comfort from the sunshine.
A peaceful pasture by the Mells
Some cattle congregate near the trees and Mells Stream for comfort from the sunshine.
The Kings Head, Coleford Opened in the seventeenth century and retaining many period features, the inn carries on offering a warm welcome. A sign relates that it was badly damaged by a fire but rebuilt in 1830.
The Kings Head, Coleford
Opened in the seventeenth century and retaining many period features, the inn carries on offering a warm welcome. A sign relates that it was badly damaged by a fire but rebuilt in 1830.
The Mells Stream at Coleford Busily flowing down towards Frome.
The Mells Stream at Coleford
Busily flowing down towards Frome.
A swing across the stream The Mells Stream provides some handy branches for a rope swing. Perhaps many generations have done it.
A swing across the stream
The Mells Stream provides some handy branches for a rope swing. Perhaps many generations have done it.
Steep steps to the bottom Coleford is based around a steep slope that follows the Mells Stream into the valley. Church Road winds its way up and then turns sharply back up the hillside. Between this hairpin is a flight of steps with a noticeboard.
Steep steps to the bottom
Coleford is based around a steep slope that follows the Mells Stream into the valley. Church Road winds its way up and then turns sharply back up the hillside. Between this hairpin is a flight of steps with a noticeboard.
Benchmark in Coleford High Street This cutmark on a house in High Street is listed in the Benchmark Database: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161491" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161491">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> . See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7060944">ST6848 : The end of High Street</a> for a wider view.
Benchmark in Coleford High Street
This cutmark on a house in High Street is listed in the Benchmark Database: LinkExternal link . See ST6848 : The end of High Street for a wider view.
The end of High Street The street meets the steep hairpin of Church Road. On the house to the right of shot is an old benchmark - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7060938">ST6848 : Benchmark in Coleford High Street</a>.
The end of High Street
The street meets the steep hairpin of Church Road. On the house to the right of shot is an old benchmark - see ST6848 : Benchmark in Coleford High Street.
Entrance to Coleford Playing Fields The gates bear memorials to the fallen of the World Wars. They also bear a plaque that states the fields were given a grant from the National Playing Fields Association.
Entrance to Coleford Playing Fields
The gates bear memorials to the fallen of the World Wars. They also bear a plaque that states the fields were given a grant from the National Playing Fields Association.
The old Sunday School Coleford school, built 1843, next to the Wesleyan Methodist church. It is now a private residence.
The old Sunday School
Coleford school, built 1843, next to the Wesleyan Methodist church. It is now a private residence.
Tadhill House Farm buildings
Tadhill House Farm buildings
Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037568" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037568">Link</a> Inscription reads:- Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345266" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345266">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> Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06
Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm
The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06
2011 : Track through Asham Wood Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood">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 only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood
Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." LinkExternal link The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood">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 only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood
Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." LinkExternal link The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Into Asham Wood on the East Mendip Way The East Mendip Way runs between Wells and Frome <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path_map.php?path_name=East" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path_map.php?path_name=East">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> Mendip Way Asham Wood is about two thirds of the way along starting from Wells.
2011 : Into Asham Wood on the East Mendip Way
The East Mendip Way runs between Wells and Frome LinkExternal link Mendip Way Asham Wood is about two thirds of the way along starting from Wells.
Road at Park Corner
Road at Park Corner
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Hale Combe is located at Grid Ref: ST6947 (Lat: 51.224044, Lng: -2.4311072)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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