Allenstyle Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

England

Allenstyle Wood

A field belonging to West Yelland Farm Soon to become another housing development.
A field belonging to West Yelland Farm Credit: Roger A Smith

Allenstyle Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst natural beauty. The wood is part of a larger forested area, offering a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons. The dense canopy provides a sheltered habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, and a plethora of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Visitors to Allenstyle Wood can enjoy a network of well-marked trails that wind through the woodland, allowing for leisurely walks or adventurous hikes. These paths showcase the wood's idyllic scenery, with sunlight filtering through the trees and creating a dappled effect on the forest floor. Along the way, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can take a break and immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere.

The wood is also home to several small ponds and streams, adding to its natural charm. These water features attract various aquatic plants and creatures, further enriching the biodiversity of the area. During spring, the wood is carpeted with bluebells, creating a breathtaking display of vibrant flowers.

Allenstyle Wood, Devon, offers a sanctuary for those seeking solace in nature. Its enchanting woodland, diverse wildlife, and captivating scenery make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Allenstyle Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.068093/-4.1426596 or Grid Reference SS4932. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A field belonging to West Yelland Farm Soon to become another housing development.
A field belonging to West Yelland Farm
Soon to become another housing development.
A field belonging to West Yelland Farm Soon to become another housing development.
A field belonging to West Yelland Farm
Soon to become another housing development.
Part of West Yelland Farm Soon to become another housing development.
Part of West Yelland Farm
Soon to become another housing development.
Buildings on West Yelland Farm Soon to become another housing development.
Buildings on West Yelland Farm
Soon to become another housing development.
West Yelland Farm buildings Soon to become another housing development.
West Yelland Farm buildings
Soon to become another housing development.
The junction for Yelland Quay off the B3233
The junction for Yelland Quay off the B3233
Looking downstream on the River Taw near Fremington Quay
Looking downstream on the River Taw near Fremington Quay
A footpath leading from Lapwing Grove to the Tarka Trail
A footpath leading from Lapwing Grove to the Tarka Trail
A footpath leading from the Tarka Trail to Lapwing Grove
A footpath leading from the Tarka Trail to Lapwing Grove
A Scania Vacuum Excavator on the B3233 at West Yelland
A Scania Vacuum Excavator on the B3233 at West Yelland
Roadworks with temporary traffic lights on the B3233 at West Yelland
Roadworks with temporary traffic lights on the B3233 at West Yelland
Roadworks with temporary traffic lights on the B3233 to the west of Fremington
Roadworks with temporary traffic lights on the B3233 to the west of Fremington
A "clinker built" shelter On an exposed section of the cycle path around the Taw estuary.
A "clinker built" shelter
On an exposed section of the cycle path around the Taw estuary.
Fuel tanks near Yelland Part of a small industrial estate
Fuel tanks near Yelland
Part of a small industrial estate
The Tarka Trail at Yelland At the level crossing where the Barnstaple to Torrington railway (now the Tarka Trail cycle way) crossed the access road to East Yelland power station, the rails are still left in the road surface. The power station was here from the early 1950s until the mid-1980s, the sub-station visible in the background and a derelict jetty being its only reminders now.
The Tarka Trail at Yelland
At the level crossing where the Barnstaple to Torrington railway (now the Tarka Trail cycle way) crossed the access road to East Yelland power station, the rails are still left in the road surface. The power station was here from the early 1950s until the mid-1980s, the sub-station visible in the background and a derelict jetty being its only reminders now.
Isley Marsh RSPB Bird Reserve Taw Estuary N Devon Taken from The Tarka Trail footpath and cycle track, between Instow and Fremington, N Devon; looking north east.
Isley Marsh RSPB Bird Reserve Taw Estuary N Devon
Taken from The Tarka Trail footpath and cycle track, between Instow and Fremington, N Devon; looking north east.
Spring Tide Debris Looking out towards the estuary from the shelter (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/307158">SX8140 : Beesands Sea Defences</a>) finds a whole heap of dead vegetation at the landward edge of the salt marsh pushed here by the highest tides.
Spring Tide Debris
Looking out towards the estuary from the shelter (SX8140 : Beesands Sea Defences) finds a whole heap of dead vegetation at the landward edge of the salt marsh pushed here by the highest tides.
Instow: near Bickleton Cross Stubble and straw bales and mist
Instow: near Bickleton Cross
Stubble and straw bales and mist
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Allenstyle Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS4932 (Lat: 51.068093, Lng: -4.1426596)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Related Wikis

Yelland

Yelland is a village of 2,000 inhabitants situated in North Devon between Instow and Fremington in the English county of Devon. Yelland is included within the parish of Fremington. == Amenities == There is a garage, and a small industrial park.

Church of St Peter, Fremington

The Church of St Peter is the Anglican parish church for Fremington, now a suburb of nearby Barnstaple but at one time a separate village. There has been a church on the site since at least 1268 with the present structure mostly dating to the 13th and 15th-centuries. The church comes under the Diocese of Exeter and has been a Grade II* listed building since 1965.

Fremington Army Camp

Fremington Army Camp was a military camp in the village of Fremington, Devon, England, which was used as a base to train the United States Army Air Corps. It was originally located there to be within easy marching distance from the railway station at the Quay. == History == The site was used by the US Army's 313th Station Hospital for post-D-Day rehabilitation, with room for 2,000 patients and started receiving casualties on 20 July 1944, during the Second World War.

Fremington Local Nature Reserve

Fremington Local Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve situated between Bideford and Barnstaple in North Devon. The Local Nature Reserve was designated in 2006. The reserve comprises two separate areas: Lovell's Field and Leat Meadow.

Fremington, Devon

Fremington is a large village, civil parish and former manor in North Devon, England, the historic centre of which is situated three miles (5 km) west of Barnstaple. The village lies between the south bank of the tidal estuary of the River Taw and a small inlet of that river known as Fremington Pill. The parish is surrounded clockwise from the north by the parishes of Heanton Punchardon, Ashford, West Pilton, Barnstaple, Tawstock, Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey, and Instow.Fremington Quay was formerly a port on the River Taw, one-half mile (800 m) north of the village centre.

Fremington railway station

Fremington railway station served the village of Fremington, Devon, England, from 1855 to 1965 on the Bideford Extension Railway. Located at Fremington Quay, about a mile from the centre of the village. == History == The station was opened on 2 November 1855 by the London and South Western Railway.

River Caen

The River Caen is a short river running through Braunton in north Devon. It flows into the estuary of the River Taw. It was formerly improved to make it more navigable as the Braunton Canal.

RAF Chivenor

Royal Air Force Chivenor, or more simply RAF Chivenor, (ICAO: EGDC) was a Royal Air Force station located on the northern shore of the River Taw estuary, on the north coast of Devon, England. The nearest towns are Barnstaple and Braunton. Originally a civil airfield opened in the 1930s, the site was taken over by the Royal Air Force (RAF) in May 1940 for use as a RAF Coastal Command Station.

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