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Beara Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

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Beara Wood

High Bray: above Lydcott Looking south on the lane between Five Cross Way and Cross Gate
High Bray: above Lydcott Credit: Martin Bodman

Beara Wood is a beautiful forest located in Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including oak, beech, and pine trees, as well as various species of birds, insects, and small mammals.

Visitors to Beara Wood can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained walking trails, taking in the sights and sounds of the forest. The peaceful atmosphere and tranquil surroundings make it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

In addition to its natural beauty, Beara Wood also has historical significance. The forest is believed to have been used as a hunting ground by the ancient Britons, and there are remnants of old settlements scattered throughout the area.

Overall, Beara Wood is a hidden gem in Devon, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to connect with nature and explore the beauty of the English countryside.

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Beara Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.102018/-3.8481508 or Grid Reference SS7035. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

High Bray: above Lydcott Looking south on the lane between Five Cross Way and Cross Gate
High Bray: above Lydcott
Looking south on the lane between Five Cross Way and Cross Gate
High Bray: by Bray Cross Looking west-north-west towards Mockham Down
High Bray: by Bray Cross
Looking west-north-west towards Mockham Down
High Bray: above Brayford Overlooking the village in the valley from the edge of High Bray churchyard. A public footpath links the two. Looking north
High Bray: above Brayford
Overlooking the village in the valley from the edge of High Bray churchyard. A public footpath links the two. Looking north
Looking towards Brayford
Looking towards Brayford
Brayford, telephone kiosk and road flooding The water had also managed to get in to the telephone box.
Brayford, telephone kiosk and road flooding
The water had also managed to get in to the telephone box.
Looking upstream from the Bridge at Brayford The morning's rain now arriving at Brayford bridge
Looking upstream from the Bridge at Brayford
The morning's rain now arriving at Brayford bridge
Looking at the swollen river and flooding Picture taken from Brayford Bridge.
Looking at the swollen river and flooding
Picture taken from Brayford Bridge.
Surging water under Brayford bridge
Surging water under Brayford bridge
Brayford, telephone kiosk and signpost
Brayford, telephone kiosk and signpost
Lydcott near High Bray
Lydcott near High Bray
North Molton: East Yarde Farm A range of barns, possibly built in the 19th century. Looking north-north-west
North Molton: East Yarde Farm
A range of barns, possibly built in the 19th century. Looking north-north-west
North Molton: towards East Yarde Looking north-north-east with Five Burrows Hill on the skyline
North Molton: towards East Yarde
Looking north-north-east with Five Burrows Hill on the skyline
High Bray: above Sherracombe Ford Looking east-north-east. Sherracombe Ford is Exmoor’s earliest known iron ore smelting site. Mounds of slag remain and radiocarbon dating here suggests Roman activity. [Source: Hazel Riley and Robert Wilson-North. The Field Archaeology of Exmoor. English Heritage, 2001]
High Bray: above Sherracombe Ford
Looking east-north-east. Sherracombe Ford is Exmoor’s earliest known iron ore smelting site. Mounds of slag remain and radiocarbon dating here suggests Roman activity. [Source: Hazel Riley and Robert Wilson-North. The Field Archaeology of Exmoor. English Heritage, 2001]
High Bray: towards Sherracombe Ford Beyond the second gate, on the roughly level area of grass and bracken by the side of the wooded stream is an ironworking site. Smelting was carried out on three identifiable working platforms. Mounds of slag remain and radiocarbon dating here suggests Roman activity. An archaeological investigation was carried out at the beginning of this century. [Part source: Hazel Riley and Robert Wilson-North. The Field Archaeology of Exmoor. English Heritage, 2001]. Looking east
High Bray: towards Sherracombe Ford
Beyond the second gate, on the roughly level area of grass and bracken by the side of the wooded stream is an ironworking site. Smelting was carried out on three identifiable working platforms. Mounds of slag remain and radiocarbon dating here suggests Roman activity. An archaeological investigation was carried out at the beginning of this century. [Part source: Hazel Riley and Robert Wilson-North. The Field Archaeology of Exmoor. English Heritage, 2001]. Looking east
High Bray: near Sherracombe Ford Plantations have been felled and new roads constructed to access the timber. Looking south east
High Bray: near Sherracombe Ford
Plantations have been felled and new roads constructed to access the timber. Looking south east
High Bray: logging at Sherracombe Plantations have been felled and new roads, each side if the valley, constructed to access the timber. Looking west-south-west
High Bray: logging at Sherracombe
Plantations have been felled and new roads, each side if the valley, constructed to access the timber. Looking west-south-west
High Bray: Sherracombe Lane Between Sherracombe Ford and Sherracombe Cross. This is now designated a public footpath to Whitefield. Looking east south east
High Bray: Sherracombe Lane
Between Sherracombe Ford and Sherracombe Cross. This is now designated a public footpath to Whitefield. Looking east south east
North Molton: at Yardwells Cross On the boundary of Exmoor National Park, looking north. The road ahead leads to Kinsford Gate Cross and Simonsbath
North Molton: at Yardwells Cross
On the boundary of Exmoor National Park, looking north. The road ahead leads to Kinsford Gate Cross and Simonsbath
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Beara Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS7035 (Lat: 51.102018, Lng: -3.8481508)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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