Coldharbour Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon West Devon

England

Coldharbour Wood

Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states">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> that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road. The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are &quot;experimenting with the concept of church with choice&quot;. — Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Coldharbour Wood is a beautiful woodland located in the county of Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled in the heart of the picturesque Dartmoor National Park. It is situated near the town of Bovey Tracey, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides a haven for a wide array of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Trails meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for walkers of all abilities, making Coldharbour Wood an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or a more adventurous hike.

One of the highlights of Coldharbour Wood is the abundance of bluebells that carpet the forest floor during the spring months. This annual spectacle attracts visitors from far and wide, creating a visually stunning landscape and a fragrant floral experience.

The wood is managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. Visitors are reminded to respect the natural environment and wildlife, adhering to any guidelines or restrictions in place.

Overall, Coldharbour Wood is a captivating destination for those seeking peace and tranquility in the heart of the Devon countryside. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.811958/-4.0814423 or Grid Reference SS5303. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh

Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website Link

that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road. The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are "experimenting with the concept of church with choice".

Humphrey Bolton

Hatherleigh Fire Station

Hatherleigh Fire Station, Hill Meadow, Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Devon.

Kevin Hale

St John the Baptist's Church, Hatherleigh

Grant Sherman

Hatherleigh: The George

Seen from the town car park entrance. Hoskins [W G Hoskins, Devon, 1992] suggests this inn may have originally been the court house belonging to the abbots of Tavistock: they held the manor from circa 980 to the dissolution. Parts of the inn’s fabric are thought to date from the 15th century. It stands near the church and the site of the old market

Martin Bodman

Hatherleigh: St John the Baptistâs church

View south with Dartmoor just visible in the distance. Red sandstone forms the bulk of the structure, which dates from the 15th century

Martin Bodman

Hatherleigh: towards Strawbridge

Farmland north west of the town

Martin Bodman

Field, hedge and trees beside A386

A chevron sign and bend sign (turned round by someone to face the wrong way) on the A386 are just visible on the extreme right. A triangular field beyond the hedge is largely enclosed by small woods; Grey's Copse on the far side is in SY5402.

Derek Harper

Basset's Cross

The cross is on a wide verge beside the junction of the A386 and the B3216. In the background, the A386 heads south towards Folly Gate.

Derek Harper

Pond on Hatherleigh Moor

Hatherleigh Moor is access land, and this pond is in the extreme southwest corner, close to Hatherleigh Moor Brook (off to the left).

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Field with bullocks near River Lew

Hatherleigh Footpath 6 crosses the field which the bullocks are in, and which borders the river on the right of the picture by the tall trees. Beyond are buildings on the western outskirts of Hatherleigh.

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Track near Rookes

This pleasant-looking track sets off between hedges diagonally from the lane between Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh, but is not a right of way, although it would appear to connect with Hatherleigh Footpath 9 at Hannaborough.

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Field edge near Holepark

A marshy entrance to this field off the Hatherleigh-Gribbleford Bridge lane, which straddles a northing gridline. The wooded area on the right borders Hatherleigh Footpath 11 to Holepark.

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Ragged Robin

Lychnis flos-cuculi at Basset's Cross. Always a reassuring sight, as it seems to be increasingly infrequent in South Devon. Plenty grows around Hatherleigh, however.

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Gateway on Hatherleigh Footpath 7

The path leaves the access land at Hatherleigh Moor through this gate on its way towards the A386.

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Hatherleigh Cricket Club

This gate is by the A3072 to Holsworthy, but the entrance is now off to the right, from the same road that leads to the farm at Littlewood.

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River Lew below Hatherleigh

The Lew impinges on a rocky outcrop southwest of Strawbridge. This view, with the river approaching the camera, is from Hatherleigh Footpath 1, which teeters above a river cliff.

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Goosehams

The ruins of a farm building, possibly a farmhouse, close to Hatherleigh Footpath 5. As is common, the chimney stack is the last prominent feature to survive. Although there is some stone, much of the remains are composed of soft cob which is rapidly disintegrating. Beyond, the land descends towards Pulworthy Brook.

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Beside Pulworthy Brook

Taken from Hatherleigh Footpath 3a as it crosses a meadow beside the stream, to reach the line of the disused Halwill-Hatherleigh railway. The farm building appearing at the extreme right is at Furzehill.

Derek Harper

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Coldharbour Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS5303 (Lat: 50.811958, Lng: -4.0814423)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall