Barn Park Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon Torridge

England

Barn Park Copse

Taw Valley This is taken right on the edge of the square, looking West, taking in its whole width. In the foreground is Kinnings Farm (now dog kennels), and we look across the Taw Valley a few miles N of Portsmouth Arms — Taw Valley Credit: Ainsley Bennett

Barn Park Copse is a charming woodland located in Devon, England. Situated near the village of Barnstaple, this copse is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Barn Park Copse offers a serene and tranquil setting for visitors to explore.

The copse is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered in a variety of shrubs, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the copse's natural beauty. These diverse plant species provide an ideal habitat for various wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and small mammals.

Trails wind their way through Barn Park Copse, allowing visitors to easily navigate and fully experience the copse's wonders. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for both leisurely strolls and more adventurous hikes. Along the way, there are several benches and picnic areas where visitors can rest and take in the peaceful surroundings.

The copse is particularly enchanting during the spring and summer months when the trees are in full bloom and the forest is alive with the sounds of birdsong. Autumn brings a stunning display of colorful foliage, making it a popular time for photography enthusiasts.

Barn Park Copse is managed by the local council, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The copse is open to the public year-round and offers free admission. It serves as a valuable recreational space for locals and visitors alike, providing a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Barn Park Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.976289/-3.9774281 or Grid Reference SS6121. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Taw Valley

This is taken right on the edge of the square, looking West, taking in its whole width. In the foreground is Kinnings Farm (now dog kennels), and we look across the Taw Valley a few miles N of Portsmouth Arms

Ainsley Bennett

Mobile phone pole at Fisherton

This mobile phone pole a site belonging to O2 with a joint T-Mobile installation on it stands on a small farm at Fisherton near to Atherington above the Taw Valley near Umberleigh. There are good views south through the Taw Valley.

David Neale

Autumn view from centre of grid square

Grazing land on Devon Culm. Knapp Wood is on upper left, which is natural woodland.

David Brinicombe

High Bickington High Street

Looking down the High Street towards the Village School. Behind is the Church which is in Grid square SS5920

David Brinicombe

High Bickington High Street and Post Office

The Post Office on the corner also sells groceries since the Village Shop closed. The SS60 grid line passes at this point.

David Brinicombe

The Old George Inn

Dating from the 16th Century, The Old George Inn in Poplar Terrace is one of two pubs in High Bickington. The 1Km Grid line runs down this road.

David Brinicombe

Weirmarsh Farm

Weirmarsh Farm on a sunny February afternoon. The Farmyard lies between the A377 and the River Taw.

David Brinicombe

Devon Culm Subsoil

This is what is under your feet in this part of Devon. The subsoil is very stony and well-drained with a thin but fertile topsoil with a high clay content. This bank was cut into a fairly steep hillside. Agriculturally, this type of land is mainly used for grazing or forestry.

David Brinicombe

River Taw in spate at Smallmarsh

This is a typical occurrence after heavy rainfall especially over Dartmoor to the south

Pete Ayley

Tarka Line to Barnstaple

This is the Exeter to Barnstaple railway line heading north down the Taw valley through flooded fields

Pete Ayley

Maize field in Taw valley

Seen from the A377. The river runs a little way beyond the trees. The far side of the valley is in SS6222.

Derek Harper

Southwood

From the point at which High Bickington Bridleway 4 diverges from the farm track to Snape, this view looks across a field to the group of houses at Southwood. Deep Lane runs behind the hedge on the far side of the field as it drops down towards the Taw valley.

Derek Harper

Tree overlooking Weirmarsh

A tree on the slopes of the Taw valley near Weirmarsh Farm, seen from the A377.

Derek Harper

Taylor's Lane

Not a great deal of evidence of an actual lane along this stretch of High Bickington Bridleway 4, which is here just a field path, but at either end of this stretch, which curves gracefully beside a field boundary, is a proper track, so doubtless this was once enclosed. The views across the Taw valley are excellent. The conspicuous buildings on the left are at Little Silver, in SS6220.

Derek Harper

Courage Copse

The Warkleigh - Umberleigh road passes through this small copse at the bottom of the Taw Valley. The weather was dull with light rain.

Stephen McKay

Cottage, High Bickington

This attractive listed cottage stands at the junction of North Road (the B3217, right) with the High Street, also seen in SS6020 : High Bickington High Street. Howards is described at Link