Brick Kiln Copse

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Brick Kiln Copse

Farmland near Affaland Cross From the lane to North Tamerton, looking over a side valley of the Claw.
Farmland near Affaland Cross Credit: Derek Harper

Brick Kiln Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Cornwall, a county in the southwestern part of England. Covering an area of approximately 25 hectares, this charming copse is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green fields of the Cornish countryside.

The copse is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, consisting of a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees. Towering oak, beech, and ash trees form a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for the undergrowth below. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful tapestry.

Home to an array of wildlife, Brick Kiln Copse is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Numerous bird species can be spotted here, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, filling the air with their melodious songs. Additionally, small mammals such as squirrels, rabbits, and foxes can be glimpsed darting through the underbrush, while reptiles like snakes and lizards bask in the dappled sunlight.

The copse is intersected by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their leisure. These paths wind through the wood, meandering past babbling brooks and picturesque ponds, offering a tranquil and serene atmosphere for hikers and nature lovers.

Overall, Brick Kiln Copse is a captivating woodland, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling world. Its enchanting beauty, diverse wildlife, and serene ambiance make it a must-visit destination for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Brick Kiln Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.761191/-4.3920473 or Grid Reference SX3198. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland near Affaland Cross From the lane to North Tamerton, looking over a side valley of the Claw.
Farmland near Affaland Cross
From the lane to North Tamerton, looking over a side valley of the Claw.
Lane near Layhay The lane from North Tamerton to Affaland Cross briefly crosses the square; by the time it reaches the junction ahead on the right, the turn into the farm at Fernhill, it has crossed into <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SX3398">SX3398</a>.
Lane near Layhay
The lane from North Tamerton to Affaland Cross briefly crosses the square; by the time it reaches the junction ahead on the right, the turn into the farm at Fernhill, it has crossed into SX3398.
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.
Elger Wood A track (not a right of way - there aren't many around here) leads from the road from North Tamerton to Holsworthy into the wood, which lies along the slopes of the Deer valley.
Elger Wood
A track (not a right of way - there aren't many around here) leads from the road from North Tamerton to Holsworthy into the wood, which lies along the slopes of the Deer valley.
Junction north of Venton I was more fortunate than Robert with the weather - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599292">SX3199 : Road junction north of Hollafrench</a> - but then I only came here because it was sunny.
Junction north of Venton
I was more fortunate than Robert with the weather - see SX3199 : Road junction north of Hollafrench - but then I only came here because it was sunny.
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'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 <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.
Tamerton Bridge Across the River Tamar; also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1195673">SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar.</a>, and probably date from soon after 1847, when a flood destroyed the medieval bridge here<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438">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> .
Tamerton Bridge
Across the River Tamar; also shown in SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar., and probably date from soon after 1847, when a flood destroyed the medieval bridge hereLinkExternal link .
Tamerton Bridge Another view of the listed C19 bridge over the Tamar shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4873724">SX3197 : Tamerton Bridge</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1195673">SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar.</a>, and very similar to the latter.
Tamerton Bridge
Another view of the listed C19 bridge over the Tamar shown in SX3197 : Tamerton Bridge and SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar., and very similar to the latter.
Towards the Claw valley From the road between Corfcott Green and Commons Gate. The distant farms across the valley are Kennicott (left) and Gunnacott. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865762">SX3398 : Farmland near Affaland Cross</a> looks more to the left from the same gateway.
Towards the Claw valley
From the road between Corfcott Green and Commons Gate. The distant farms across the valley are Kennicott (left) and Gunnacott. SX3398 : Farmland near Affaland Cross looks more to the left from the same gateway.
Towards the Claw valley From the same gateway as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5001303">SX3398 : Towards the Claw valley</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865762">SX3398 : Farmland near Affaland Cross</a>, looking to the right.
Towards the Claw valley
From the same gateway as SX3398 : Towards the Claw valley and SX3398 : Farmland near Affaland Cross, looking to the right.
Farmland at Circuit House A cross-grid from the lane shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865790">SX3298 : Lane near Layhay</a>, looking across a side valley of the Deer.
Farmland at Circuit House
A cross-grid from the lane shown in SX3298 : Lane near Layhay, looking across a side valley of the Deer.
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.
Road near Tamerton Bridge In the foreground is the junction with the lane to Corfcott Green. The cottage on the left is just beyond the entrance lane to Bridge Farm.
Road near Tamerton Bridge
In the foreground is the junction with the lane to Corfcott Green. The cottage on the left is just beyond the entrance lane to Bridge Farm.
Tamerton Bridge The parapets leading up to the bridge <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438">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> on the north side of the Tamar. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=63908981" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=63908981">Link</a> .
Tamerton Bridge
The parapets leading up to the bridge LinkExternal link on the north side of the Tamar. See also Link .
Tamar at Tamerton Bridge Looking downstream: the river is approaching the confluence with the Deer. Near the bend ahead the calm river breaks into rapids; could this be a nick point?
Tamar at Tamerton Bridge
Looking downstream: the river is approaching the confluence with the Deer. Near the bend ahead the calm river breaks into rapids; could this be a nick point?
Rushy meadow by the Tamar From the road south of Tamerton Bridge.
Rushy meadow by the Tamar
From the road south of Tamerton Bridge.
Meadow by the Tamar Looking left from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5001612">SX3197 : Rushy meadow by the Tamar</a>, with the river flowing past the nearer bushes, and behind it the lane crossing Deer Bridge; the rivers (Deer and Tamar) meet somewhere right of centre among the trees.
Meadow by the Tamar
Looking left from the same spot as SX3197 : Rushy meadow by the Tamar, with the river flowing past the nearer bushes, and behind it the lane crossing Deer Bridge; the rivers (Deer and Tamar) meet somewhere right of centre among the trees.
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Brick Kiln Copse is located at Grid Ref: SX3198 (Lat: 50.761191, Lng: -4.3920473)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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