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Bableigh Wood

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Bableigh Wood

Houses and cars in Swimbridge Newland
Houses and cars in Swimbridge Newland Credit: Rob Purvis

Bableigh Wood, located in Devon, is a captivating woodland area that boasts mesmerizing natural beauty and a rich biodiversity. This enchanting forest covers an approximate area of 500 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, pine, and spruce. These majestic trees form a dense canopy, creating a tranquil and shady environment that is perfect for a peaceful stroll or a picnic with loved ones. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the wood's charm and providing a habitat for various small mammals and insects.

Bableigh Wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Deer, foxes, and badgers are among the mammals that can be observed in their natural habitat within the wood. Nature lovers may also be delighted to find a myriad of butterflies and other insects fluttering around the wildflowers.

The wood features several well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its wonders at their own pace. As one ventures deeper into the woodland, they may stumble upon hidden streams and small ponds, enhancing the overall experience.

With its serene atmosphere and abundant natural wonders, Bableigh Wood offers a fantastic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you seek solace in nature, enjoy wildlife spotting, or simply want to immerse yourself in the beauty of a woodland setting, Bableigh Wood is a must-visit destination in Devon.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.050698/-4.0154394 or Grid Reference SS5829. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses and cars in Swimbridge Newland
Houses and cars in Swimbridge Newland
Hannaford This lane curls out of the tiny hamlet of Hannaford, dropping down steeply to cross a small stream, before climbing across Hearson Hill to Hearson Cross.
Hannaford
This lane curls out of the tiny hamlet of Hannaford, dropping down steeply to cross a small stream, before climbing across Hearson Hill to Hearson Cross.
Hannaford Looking along the lane from Hearson Cross towards the junction with the lane from Hunnacott to Swimbridge.
Hannaford
Looking along the lane from Hearson Cross towards the junction with the lane from Hunnacott to Swimbridge.
Approaching Landkey Landkey is a fairly large village just outside Barnstaple, although confusingly this end of it is called Swimbridge Newland. Until the A361 North Devon Link was built, this was the main route into North Devon, a long tedious drive from Taunton through a series of small villages and towns.
Approaching Landkey
Landkey is a fairly large village just outside Barnstaple, although confusingly this end of it is called Swimbridge Newland. Until the A361 North Devon Link was built, this was the main route into North Devon, a long tedious drive from Taunton through a series of small villages and towns.
Higher Hearson Farm Farms and farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon. (The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area.)
Higher Hearson Farm
Farms and farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon. (The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area.)
A view across North Devon towards the hills beyond Landkey & Swimbridge Houses on the periphery of Barnstaple can be seen on the far right of the image. The villages of Landkey and Swimbridge are hidden in valleys.
A view across North Devon towards the hills beyond Landkey & Swimbridge
Houses on the periphery of Barnstaple can be seen on the far right of the image. The villages of Landkey and Swimbridge are hidden in valleys.
Mist in the Taw Valley Mist in the Taw Valley looking from Codden Hill.
Mist in the Taw Valley
Mist in the Taw Valley looking from Codden Hill.
Swimbridge: on Hangman’s Hill View towards a new plantation, seen from the lane from Higher Bobleigh to Hearson Cross
Swimbridge: on Hangman’s Hill
View towards a new plantation, seen from the lane from Higher Bobleigh to Hearson Cross
Bishop’s Tawton: on Codden Hill Overlooking the Taw valley. In mid distance is Bishop’s Tawton village. Just visible beyond is the tower or folly in Tower Park, Tawstock, across the river. The western suburbs of Barnstaple encroach, top right. Codden Hill is associated with the author of ‘The Journal of a Disappointed Man’. W N P Barbellion’s book was a sensation when published in the 1920s. The hill is also associated with Caroline Thorpe, the wife of Jeremy Thorpe, who died in 1970, aged 32, and loved the place. An obelisk has been erected at Codden Beacon in her memory
Bishop’s Tawton: on Codden Hill
Overlooking the Taw valley. In mid distance is Bishop’s Tawton village. Just visible beyond is the tower or folly in Tower Park, Tawstock, across the river. The western suburbs of Barnstaple encroach, top right. Codden Hill is associated with the author of ‘The Journal of a Disappointed Man’. W N P Barbellion’s book was a sensation when published in the 1920s. The hill is also associated with Caroline Thorpe, the wife of Jeremy Thorpe, who died in 1970, aged 32, and loved the place. An obelisk has been erected at Codden Beacon in her memory
Bishop’s Tawton: toward’s Hangman’s Hill Seen from Codden Hill, Hangman’s Hill is the conical peak to the left, in the next square. The track to Codden Beacon – extreme right – is presently a permissive path for the public
Bishop’s Tawton: toward’s Hangman’s Hill
Seen from Codden Hill, Hangman’s Hill is the conical peak to the left, in the next square. The track to Codden Beacon – extreme right – is presently a permissive path for the public
Bishop’s Tawton: Codden Beacon Obelisk erected in 1971. Inscribed ‘To Caroline who lived closely at Cobbaton and loved this hill, the beloved wife of the Right Honorable Jeremy Thorpe MP and mother of Rupert, she died on June 29th 1970 aged 32’. The obelisk was designed by architect Clough Williams Ellis of Portmeirion fame and the monument was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Crediton on 4 December 1971
Bishop’s Tawton: Codden Beacon
Obelisk erected in 1971. Inscribed ‘To Caroline who lived closely at Cobbaton and loved this hill, the beloved wife of the Right Honorable Jeremy Thorpe MP and mother of Rupert, she died on June 29th 1970 aged 32’. The obelisk was designed by architect Clough Williams Ellis of Portmeirion fame and the monument was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Crediton on 4 December 1971
Landkey: Higher Bableigh The farm in the centre of this shot, with Pitt Farm nearer the camera, in the hollow, now a residence. Seen from Codden Hill, beyond the square. The plantations, right, are on Hangman’s Hill
Landkey: Higher Bableigh
The farm in the centre of this shot, with Pitt Farm nearer the camera, in the hollow, now a residence. Seen from Codden Hill, beyond the square. The plantations, right, are on Hangman’s Hill
Bishop’s Tawton: agricultural merchants at Overton Bridgmans sell fencing, silage feeds, diesel oil, gates and garden machinery amongst other goods
Bishop’s Tawton: agricultural merchants at Overton
Bridgmans sell fencing, silage feeds, diesel oil, gates and garden machinery amongst other goods
Bishop’s Tawton: on Martin’s Hill Looking south west towards the Taw valley at New Bridge on a sultry September afternoon
Bishop’s Tawton: on Martin’s Hill
Looking south west towards the Taw valley at New Bridge on a sultry September afternoon
Bishop’s Tawton: lane near Heaton Leading to Higher and Lower Woolstone
Bishop’s Tawton: lane near Heaton
Leading to Higher and Lower Woolstone
Bishop’s Tawton: towards Codden Hill Looking north-north-west
Bishop’s Tawton: towards Codden Hill
Looking north-north-west
Bishop’s Tawton: Little Halmpstone Converted cottages by a back lane
Bishop’s Tawton: Little Halmpstone
Converted cottages by a back lane
Monument on Codden Beacon
Monument on Codden Beacon
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Bableigh Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS5829 (Lat: 51.050698, Lng: -4.0154394)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Junction: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0508931/-4.0105182
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Note: View overlooking Venn Quarry and Landkey village
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.050751/-4.0202438
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