Barton Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon West Devon

England

Barton Wood

View over a gate - with benchmark There is a fine view over fields to higher ground beyond, south of the square. There is a benchmark on the right-hand stone gatepost. Awkwardly, it&#039;s on the hinge side of the post <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045781">SX4683 : Benchmark on a gatepost</a>. — View over a gate - with benchmark Credit: Neville Goodman

Barton Wood, located in Devon, is a picturesque forest that spans over a vast area. The wood is nestled in the beautiful countryside, offering visitors a tranquil and serene atmosphere. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking outdoor activities.

The wood is comprised of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a rich and varied ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shade during the summer months and a colorful display of foliage in the autumn. Wildflowers and ferns can be found carpeting the forest floor, adding to its natural beauty.

Barton Wood is home to a wide array of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors may spot a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. The wood is also inhabited by elusive creatures like deer and foxes, which can occasionally be glimpsed by lucky observers.

The wood offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings. These trails cater to both casual strollers and more adventurous hikers. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature.

Barton Wood, with its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife, provides a haven for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It is a place where visitors can connect with nature, explore the outdoors, and appreciate the wonders of the forest.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.641294/-4.1824872 or Grid Reference SX4584. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over a gate - with benchmark

There is a fine view over fields to higher ground beyond, south of the square. There is a benchmark on the right-hand stone gatepost. Awkwardly, it's on the hinge side of the post SX4683 : Benchmark on a gatepost.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark on a gatepost

Not the easiest to get at, being on the hinge side of the gatepost SX4683 : View over a gate - with benchmark, and a bit encrusted - but at least it is there, which is more than can be said for many of the benchmarks hereabout. Link

Neville Goodman

Over the fields to Lew Wood

The view is north over a hedge, then beyond and above Coryton Barton to Lew Wood. On the lower left of the photo, there is a benchmark on the stone gatepost just above the lower hinge. Link

Neville Goodman

Methodist chapel East Liddaton

Just south of the old East Liddaton railway bridge, a short path leads off the road to a graveyard with the remains of a Methodist chapel. There is a benchmark on the near corner SX4682 : Benchmark on a chapel.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark on a chapel

A good deal of scraping and removal of moss from the wall of the chapel SX4682 : Methodist chapel East Liddaton revealed a cut benchmark in excellent condition. Link

Neville Goodman

The old railway bridge at Liddaton Halt

Liddaton Halt station is long gone, but the road bridge remains. After much gardening we found the cut benchmark SX4682 : Benchmark on a bridge on the right hand (W) parapet.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark on a bridge

After much gardening, the benchmark on the railway bridge SX4682 : The old railway bridge at Liddaton Halt was revealed.

Neville Goodman

Bridge over the River Lew

This bridge over the River Lew is near the Dower House SX4686 : Lewtrenchard: Dower House at Lew Mill. There used to be a cut benchmark on the left hand (NE) parapet, but the parapet has been replaced -- perhaps washed away in a flood sometime? Link

Neville Goodman

Overgrown Lane Middle Raddon

Walking from East Raddon then passing Middle Raddon, there is a track entrance on the right. It is marked on the map, going through eventually to a minor road a little south of Lewdown. About 100m along it, there is a benchmark on a gatepost (according to the OS). We fought our way through nettles and brambles - it was December; it would have been impenetrable in summer. We found the gate, but not the gatepost. There is another benchmark further along, which has the description of being in "OVERGROWN LANE". I don't know if that is its proper name (there is nothing on the map), or if that's what the OS surveyors thought. Link

Neville Goodman

Lewtrenchard Manor

This Jacobean manor house is now an upmarket hotel. We had an excellent afternoon tea here.

Chris Allen

Towards Coryton Mill

View from the south

Martin Bodman

Broadpark: formation of old railway

Formation of old Great Western branch line to Launceston

Martin Bodman

Lewtrenchard: Dower House at Lew Mill

Martin Bodman

Lewtrenchard: Lew Mill

Buildings, formerly a water mill

Martin Bodman

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by ruined toll house, Coryton Parish

Ball finial - 3 arms; Devon compass points by the UC road, in parish of Coryton (West Devon District), Coryton Barton, by ruins of tollhouse, under trees. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV_SX4584

Alan Rosevear

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by crossroads near Coryton Old Station

Pyramid finial - 4 arms; Devon DCC pyramid by the UC road, in parish of Coryton (West Devon District), Coryton Old Station, Green Lanes, under tree at junction. Devon & Dartmoor HER. HER Number: MDV120159 Link

Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV_SX4483

Alan Rosevear

Old Toll House west of Coryton Barton

Toll House in the parish of Coryton (West Devon District), ruin of tollhouse, Coryton Barton junction, beside the River Lew. Devon & Dartmoor HER. HER Number: MDV112457 Link

Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV.COR

Alan Rosevear

A flooded quarry

On the map, this looks as if it's an ornamental lake in the grounds of the hotel. Far from it. It's an old quarry (Lew Quarry), well fenced off. I tried to look up some information on the internet, but couldn't get past the adverts for the various self-catering cottages in the vicinity.

Neville Goodman

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Barton Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX4584 (Lat: 50.641294, Lng: -4.1824872)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall