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Bailey Wood

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Bailey Wood

Fremington: Rooty Cross Where the lane from Lovacott Green meets the B3232 Barnstaple-Torrington road. On the parish boundary with Tawstock
Fremington: Rooty Cross Credit: Martin Bodman

Bailey Wood, located in Devon, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Covering an extensive area, the wood is part of a larger forest and is renowned for its ancient trees and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons. The thick canopy provides a habitat for numerous species of birds, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Bailey Wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and squirrels. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the charm and beauty of the woodland.

The wood offers a range of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace and immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings. It is a popular spot for family outings, picnics, and nature walks, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

In addition to its natural appeal, Bailey Wood holds historical significance as well. It has been recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ancient woodland status and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Overall, Bailey Wood in Devon is a captivating destination for those seeking a serene and enchanting woodland experience. Its diverse range of plant and animal life, coupled with its natural beauty, make it a truly remarkable location for nature lovers and explorers.

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Bailey Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.02841/-4.1107652 or Grid Reference SS5227. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fremington: Rooty Cross Where the lane from Lovacott Green meets the B3232 Barnstaple-Torrington road. On the parish boundary with Tawstock
Fremington: Rooty Cross
Where the lane from Lovacott Green meets the B3232 Barnstaple-Torrington road. On the parish boundary with Tawstock
Fremington: Voscombe Farmyard seen from lane between Lovacott Green and Holmacott
Fremington: Voscombe
Farmyard seen from lane between Lovacott Green and Holmacott
Fremington: farmhouse at Voscombe
Fremington: farmhouse at Voscombe
Fremington: near Holmacott A fog bank rolling in from the coast on an otherwise bright August afternoon
Fremington: near Holmacott
A fog bank rolling in from the coast on an otherwise bright August afternoon
Rooty Moor A high square with good views. Here the view is from the lane between Charlacott Cross and Prospect Corner. The patches of woodland are around the head of a valley descending north towards Stonyland.
Rooty Moor
A high square with good views. Here the view is from the lane between Charlacott Cross and Prospect Corner. The patches of woodland are around the head of a valley descending north towards Stonyland.
Belladown Hill Looking down the B3232 as it swoops across the valley of a headwater of Langham Lake and up to Newton Cross. The cluster of buildings along the ridge are on the lane from Newton Cross to Pristacott. The small building out in front of them is the telephone exchange.
Belladown Hill
Looking down the B3232 as it swoops across the valley of a headwater of Langham Lake and up to Newton Cross. The cluster of buildings along the ridge are on the lane from Newton Cross to Pristacott. The small building out in front of them is the telephone exchange.
St Thomas a Becket church, Newton Tracey "A modest church with several C13 windows" (Cherry and Pevsner). Seen across the churchyard.
St Thomas a Becket church, Newton Tracey
"A modest church with several C13 windows" (Cherry and Pevsner). Seen across the churchyard.
Tractor near Pristacott A tractor at work in a field on the north slopes of a tributary valley of Langham Lake, seen from the lane between Newton Tracey and Pristacott.
Tractor near Pristacott
A tractor at work in a field on the north slopes of a tributary valley of Langham Lake, seen from the lane between Newton Tracey and Pristacott.
Charlacott The nearest farm is Lower Charlacott, and the cottage above it is Vellacott. Taken from the tiny twisting lane between Newton Cross and Pristacott, and looking across the valley shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600224">SS5327 : Valley below Tennacott</a>.
Charlacott
The nearest farm is Lower Charlacott, and the cottage above it is Vellacott. Taken from the tiny twisting lane between Newton Cross and Pristacott, and looking across the valley shown in SS5327 : Valley below Tennacott.
Belladown Hill Roughly a reverse view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599134">SS5227 : Belladown Hill</a>, taken across the valley from beside the telephone exchange on the far hill (although the building on the left is beside the exchange). This was taken about 35 minutes later, so the sun has disappeared from the field in the foreground. The B3232 climbs on the left. The buildings at the top of the hill (Belladown House and Tennacott House) are across the gridline in SS5228.
Belladown Hill
Roughly a reverse view of SS5227 : Belladown Hill, taken across the valley from beside the telephone exchange on the far hill (although the building on the left is beside the exchange). This was taken about 35 minutes later, so the sun has disappeared from the field in the foreground. The B3232 climbs on the left. The buildings at the top of the hill (Belladown House and Tennacott House) are across the gridline in SS5228.
Valley below Tennacott A view down the valley of a headwater of Langham Lake, taken from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600210">SS5227 : Belladown Hill</a>, which looks directly across the valley. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599146">SS5327 : Charlacott</a> is hidden on the left; the prominent buildings are at Linscott in SS5427. On the right, the lane to Pristacott winds along the south side of the valley.
Valley below Tennacott
A view down the valley of a headwater of Langham Lake, taken from the same spot as SS5227 : Belladown Hill, which looks directly across the valley. SS5327 : Charlacott is hidden on the left; the prominent buildings are at Linscott in SS5427. On the right, the lane to Pristacott winds along the south side of the valley.
Tennacott The farm overlooks the valley shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600224">SS5327 : Valley below Tennacott</a>. The farm buildings on the left are at (Upper) Charlacott and in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS5328">SS5328</a>.
Tennacott
The farm overlooks the valley shown in SS5327 : Valley below Tennacott. The farm buildings on the left are at (Upper) Charlacott and in SS5328.
Cattle near Tennacott A herd of cattle cast evening shadows on a south-facing valley side; taken from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600210">SS5227 : Belladown Hill</a>.
Cattle near Tennacott
A herd of cattle cast evening shadows on a south-facing valley side; taken from the same spot as SS5227 : Belladown Hill.
Valley at Charlacott Taken from the same place as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599146">SS5327 : Charlacott</a>, looking directly across the valley; there is an overlap on the right, with both photos showing a glimpse of Middle Charlacott. The farm on the hill opposite, which is just called Charlacott, is in SS5328.
Valley at Charlacott
Taken from the same place as SS5327 : Charlacott, looking directly across the valley; there is an overlap on the right, with both photos showing a glimpse of Middle Charlacott. The farm on the hill opposite, which is just called Charlacott, is in SS5328.
Tennacott The farm, a little obscure in the hillside shadows, is also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600232">SS5327 : Tennacott</a>. This photo is from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600251">SS5327 : Valley at Charlacott</a>, which looks further to the right. The buildings above Tennacott are around Prospect Corner in SS5228.
Tennacott
The farm, a little obscure in the hillside shadows, is also shown in SS5327 : Tennacott. This photo is from the same spot as SS5327 : Valley at Charlacott, which looks further to the right. The buildings above Tennacott are around Prospect Corner in SS5228.
Field east of Newton Tracey The sun picks out tell-tale evidence of the passage of farm machinery in this grass field beside the lane from Newton Tracey to Pristacott.
Field east of Newton Tracey
The sun picks out tell-tale evidence of the passage of farm machinery in this grass field beside the lane from Newton Tracey to Pristacott.
Field near Pristacott The field and tractor seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599139">SS5326 : Tractor near Pristacott</a>, this time with a backdrop of the farm at Pristacott, in SS5426.
Field near Pristacott
The field and tractor seen in SS5326 : Tractor near Pristacott, this time with a backdrop of the farm at Pristacott, in SS5426.
Sheep near Newton Tracey The sheep are grazing in a field within the angle of bends of the lane (seen as a double row of hedges this side of the pylons) from Newton Tracey to Pristacott. A small drain runs alongside the hedge beyond the sheep.
Sheep near Newton Tracey
The sheep are grazing in a field within the angle of bends of the lane (seen as a double row of hedges this side of the pylons) from Newton Tracey to Pristacott. A small drain runs alongside the hedge beyond the sheep.
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Bailey Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS5227 (Lat: 51.02841, Lng: -4.1107652)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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