Claw Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

England

Claw Copse

Inside Cobbaton Combat Collection Cobbaton Combat Collection: A military museum which started as a hobby and got out of hand.
Inside Cobbaton Combat Collection Credit: Brian Henley

Claw Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Devon, England. Situated in the southwestern part of the county, it covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The copse is known for its dense canopy and diverse range of tree species, creating a lush and vibrant forest environment.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which provide a rich habitat for numerous wildlife species. The forest floor is covered with a variety of wildflowers, creating a colorful and enchanting display during the spring and summer months.

Claw Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering a network of well-maintained trails that meander through the forest. These paths provide the opportunity to explore the woodland's hidden corners and discover its many wonders, including small streams, moss-covered rocks, and ancient trees.

The copse is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodland birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it an ideal location for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Claw Copse is managed by the local authorities, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and the protection of its inhabitants. The copse is a tranquil and peaceful place, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Claw Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.030215/-3.9995042 or Grid Reference SS5927. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inside Cobbaton Combat Collection Cobbaton Combat Collection: A military museum which started as a hobby and got out of hand.
Inside Cobbaton Combat Collection
Cobbaton Combat Collection: A military museum which started as a hobby and got out of hand.
Swimbridge: towards Wrimstone Looking north-north-west
Swimbridge: towards Wrimstone
Looking north-north-west
Swimbridge: the Old Traveller’s Rest Former inn on a road linking Chittlehampton and Barnstaple. Looking north-north-west
Swimbridge: the Old Traveller’s Rest
Former inn on a road linking Chittlehampton and Barnstaple. Looking north-north-west
Swimbridge: pond Looking west across the road from the Old Traveller’s Rest
Swimbridge: pond
Looking west across the road from the Old Traveller’s Rest
Swimbridge: entrance to Chuggaton Farm Looking west
Swimbridge: entrance to Chuggaton Farm
Looking west
Bishop’s Tawton: entrance to Shilstone Farm Looking south
Bishop’s Tawton: entrance to Shilstone Farm
Looking south
Bishop’s Tawton: lane to Bickell Cross Looking north
Bishop’s Tawton: lane to Bickell Cross
Looking north
Swimbridge: grass harvest Gathering mown grass for silage at Bickle Farm
Swimbridge: grass harvest
Gathering mown grass for silage at Bickle Farm
Swimbridge: Higher Wrimstone Converting old barns for housing. Looking south-south-east
Swimbridge: Higher Wrimstone
Converting old barns for housing. Looking south-south-east
Swimbridge: near Wrimstone Looking west across a valley to fields near Bickle
Swimbridge: near Wrimstone
Looking west across a valley to fields near Bickle
Higher Hearson Farm Farms & 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 & farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon. (The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area).
Shilstone Farm Farms & farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon.
(The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area).
Shilstone Farm
Farms & 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.
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: lane to Heaton Cleave is reachable but not on tarmac: it means driving through a gated farmyard at Heaton and then on by an unsurfaced track
Bishop’s Tawton: lane to Heaton
Cleave is reachable but not on tarmac: it means driving through a gated farmyard at Heaton and then on by an unsurfaced track
Bishop’s Tawton: Great Westacott Seen from the lane to Heanton with woods in Tawstock parish, the far side of the Taw valley, beyond
Bishop’s Tawton: Great Westacott
Seen from the lane to Heanton with woods in Tawstock parish, the far side of the Taw valley, beyond
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
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Claw Copse is located at Grid Ref: SS5927 (Lat: 51.030215, Lng: -3.9995042)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///monument.garlic.sped. Near Barnstaple, Devon

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