Arnold's Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

England

Arnold's Copse

Brookham Wireless Station Brookham Wireless Station near Litchardon Cross, North Devon.
Brookham Wireless Station Credit: Thor Beverley

Arnold's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the rolling hills and valleys of the Devonshire countryside. The copse is named after the Arnold family, who have owned and managed the woodland for several generations.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy of the trees provides a cool and shaded environment, even on hot summer days. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich layer of leaf litter, creating a fertile ground for a wide range of plant species to thrive.

Arnold's Copse is renowned for its abundant wildlife. Visitors can expect to encounter various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The copse is also home to a population of deer, which can often be spotted grazing in the early morning or late evening.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. These pathways wind through the ancient trees, offering glimpses of wildflowers, moss-covered rocks, and babbling brooks along the way.

Arnold's Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its serene atmosphere and breathtaking vistas. Whether one is seeking solace in nature, observing wildlife, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, Arnold's Copse offers a tranquil and idyllic retreat in the heart of Devon.

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Arnold's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.038087/-4.1043153 or Grid Reference SS5228. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brookham Wireless Station Brookham Wireless Station near Litchardon Cross, North Devon.
Brookham Wireless Station
Brookham Wireless Station near Litchardon Cross, North Devon.
Tawstock: Eastacombe Evangelical Chapel Looking east in the direction of Tawstock village
Tawstock: Eastacombe Evangelical Chapel
Looking east in the direction of Tawstock village
Tawstock: Collabear Farm A Devon farmhouse. Looking north
Tawstock: Collabear Farm
A Devon farmhouse. Looking north
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: Brookham wireless station Twin radio masts seen from Litchardon Cross
Fremington: Brookham wireless station
Twin radio masts seen from Litchardon Cross
Fremington: towards the ‘Atlantic Highway’ Looking across farmland to the A39 Barnstaple-Bideford road, seen from Litchardon Cross. With a bank of mist rolling in from the coast
Fremington: towards the ‘Atlantic Highway’
Looking across farmland to the A39 Barnstaple-Bideford road, seen from Litchardon Cross. With a bank of mist rolling in from the coast
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
Higher Litchardon One of a pair of farms between the headwaters of a tributary of the Taw.
Higher Litchardon
One of a pair of farms between the headwaters of a tributary of the Taw.
St John's Chapel from the south The houses, on the road to Eastacombe, are across the valley of a tributary of the River Taw, seen from the lane between Charlacott Cross and Stonyland. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/601132">SS5329 : Valley below St John's Chapel</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/601129">SS5329 : Westacombe</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/601127">SS5329 : Valley below Eastacombe</a>, and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/601125">SS5329 : Lane to Charlacott Cross</a> were all taken from the same spot.
St John's Chapel from the south
The houses, on the road to Eastacombe, are across the valley of a tributary of the River Taw, seen from the lane between Charlacott Cross and Stonyland. SS5329 : Valley below St John's Chapel, SS5329 : Westacombe, SS5329 : Valley below Eastacombe, and SS5329 : Lane to Charlacott Cross were all taken from the same spot.
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.
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.
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Arnold's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SS5228 (Lat: 51.038087, Lng: -4.1043153)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///rare.fatigued.dragon. Near Fremington, Devon

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