Lockbar Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

England

Lockbar Wood

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

Lockbar Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Devon, England. Situated near the village of Lockbar, the wood covers an area of approximately 50 hectares and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells and wild garlic in the spring, creating a vibrant and colorful display.

Lockbar Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers, offering a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the woodland. These paths allow visitors to explore the wood's hidden gems, including secluded ponds and meandering streams.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls, as they make their way through the tranquil surroundings.

One of the notable features of Lockbar Wood is its role in local conservation efforts. The wood is managed by a dedicated team of conservationists who work tirelessly to protect and enhance its natural habitats. This includes sustainable forestry practices and the creation of nesting sites for endangered bird species.

Overall, Lockbar Wood is a captivating natural oasis that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of Devon's woodland scenery and experience the wonders of its diverse ecosystem.

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Lockbar Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.955811/-3.9464003 or Grid Reference SS6319. 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

Collins Farm

Thatched farmhouse on the Chittlehamholt - Portsmouth Arms lane, above the Taw Valley.

Stephen McKay

Chittlehamholt Church

Dedicated to St John the Baptist, this church is in a rather lonely location some distance from the village.

Stephen McKay

Clearing the storm drain

Local residents are keeping the drain free of hedge trimming debris. near Spycott.

Jonathan Billinger

Spycott Lane

Some interesting trees lurking in the garden behind the hedge to the right.

Jonathan Billinger

Church of St. John the Baptist, Chittlehamholt

A building without even a single bell turret, viewed from the south-west.

Jonathan Billinger

Farm track into the Taw Valley

David Martin

Fields above Chapple's

David Martin

Field gate on late to Spycott

David Martin

Field above the Taw Valley

The view over the gate in SS6320 : Field gate on late to Spycott.

David Martin

Fields and hedges below Drake's Farm

With a fine view across the Taw Valley.

David Martin

St Johnâs Church, Chittlehamholt

David Martin

Higher Doomsford Crossing / River Taw

This photo is taken on the Exeter to Barnstaple railway branch line, looking North. The railway, completed in 1854, runs next to the River Taw for this stretch. This was taken in the flood of October 2000. The railway acts as a levee protecting the crossing keeper's cottage.

Ainsley Bennett

Portsmouth Arms

Taken from the platform of Portsmouth Arms railway station, a request stop on the Exeter to Barnstaple branch line. Situated in the Taw Valley, we're looking west-north-west and across the river.

Ainsley Bennett

A bend in the Taw Valley

Near Portsmouth Arms.

Tony Atkin

Hill Farm

Taken from a paddock close to the farm buildings. A fine old hazel tree grows on the field boundary wall. Beyond is a steep hillside, leading down to the River Taw. There are great ash trees, oaks and nettles - perhaps growing on ancient middens.

Andrew Dann

Kingford Bridge

Kingford bridge carries a narrow single track road over the River Taw. It was built by public subscription about a hundred years ago as there was a great need for another river crossing. The only alternative crossings still are at Umberleigh four miles North and Newnham Bridge near King's Nympton Station three and a half miles to the Southeast.

David Brinicombe