Highridge Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

England

Highridge Wood

Yelmacott, near Kings Nympton: aerial 2021
Yelmacott, near Kings Nympton: aerial 2021 Credit: Chris

Highridge Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is predominantly made up of oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a lush green canopy that provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Visitors to Highridge Wood can enjoy peaceful walks along well-maintained trails that wind through the trees, offering glimpses of birds, squirrels, and other woodland creatures. The forest is also home to a small stream that meanders through the trees, adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the wood.

Highridge Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The wood is managed by the local council, ensuring that it remains a pristine natural environment for generations to come.

Overall, Highridge Wood is a beautiful and tranquil woodland that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in nature and experience the peace and serenity of the English countryside.

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Highridge Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.96926/-3.830498 or Grid Reference SS7120. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Yelmacott, near Kings Nympton: aerial 2021
Yelmacott, near Kings Nympton: aerial 2021
Mariansleigh: River Mole at Alswear Three parishes meet here: beyond the bend the river runs into King’s Nympton and the right bank is in Queen’s Nympton
Mariansleigh: River Mole at Alswear
Three parishes meet here: beyond the bend the river runs into King’s Nympton and the right bank is in Queen’s Nympton
Romansleigh: towards the village Looking north on the lane from Beacon Cross
Romansleigh: towards the village
Looking north on the lane from Beacon Cross
Romansleigh: the village Looking north east with the entrance to the church beyond the phone box and Land Rover. Honeysuckle Cottage is on the left, past the church gate, and Glebe Cottage on the right
Romansleigh: the village
Looking north east with the entrance to the church beyond the phone box and Land Rover. Honeysuckle Cottage is on the left, past the church gate, and Glebe Cottage on the right
Romansleigh: St Rumon’s church The church was rebuilt in 1868 but is dedicated to a Celtic saint. Looking west
Romansleigh: St Rumon’s church
The church was rebuilt in 1868 but is dedicated to a Celtic saint. Looking west
Romansleigh: entrance to West Rowley A public footpath leads to West Rowley and East Rowley and to Rhode Farm. Looking north east
Romansleigh: entrance to West Rowley
A public footpath leads to West Rowley and East Rowley and to Rhode Farm. Looking north east
Romansleigh: near Three Corner Cross Looking west-south-west towards Lower Kingstree Moor
Romansleigh: near Three Corner Cross
Looking west-south-west towards Lower Kingstree Moor
King’s Nympton: Garland Cross Looking north-north-east. The road ahead leads to Alswear. Exmoor provides the backdrop
King’s Nympton: Garland Cross
Looking north-north-east. The road ahead leads to Alswear. Exmoor provides the backdrop
King’s Nympton: towards Highridge Looking north-north-east over farmland
King’s Nympton: towards Highridge
Looking north-north-east over farmland
King’s Nympton: towards Romansleigh Romansleigh is a small village – almost a hamlet – on a hill beyond this square. St Rumon’s church stands amongst trees. Looking east-south-east
King’s Nympton: towards Romansleigh
Romansleigh is a small village – almost a hamlet – on a hill beyond this square. St Rumon’s church stands amongst trees. Looking east-south-east
Romansleigh: by the entrance to Lower Kingstree On the lane between Highridge and Garland Cross, looking east-north-east
Romansleigh: by the entrance to Lower Kingstree
On the lane between Highridge and Garland Cross, looking east-north-east
King’s Nympton: overlooking New Mill New Mill, now a private house, seen from a public footpath on its boundary. This was the lowest watermill on the Little Silver Stream, a tributary of the Mole. Looking east-south-east
King’s Nympton: overlooking New Mill
New Mill, now a private house, seen from a public footpath on its boundary. This was the lowest watermill on the Little Silver Stream, a tributary of the Mole. Looking east-south-east
King’s Nympton: footpath above New Mill The path runs up the Little Silver valley to Kempstown and Romansleigh. Looking south east
King’s Nympton: footpath above New Mill
The path runs up the Little Silver valley to Kempstown and Romansleigh. Looking south east
King’s Nympton: Highridge Cross A junction rather than a crossroads. Looking west
King’s Nympton: Highridge Cross
A junction rather than a crossroads. Looking west
King’s Nympton: by Highridge Cross Looking south east towards Highridge Wood with an oak tree in new leaf
King’s Nympton: by Highridge Cross
Looking south east towards Highridge Wood with an oak tree in new leaf
King’s Nympton: by Broomham Cross Looking south east
King’s Nympton: by Broomham Cross
Looking south east
King’s Nympton: barns at Yelmacott Looking north-north-east on the access lane to Orchard End and Yelmacott. The barns are of cob, roofed in corrugated iron
King’s Nympton: barns at Yelmacott
Looking north-north-east on the access lane to Orchard End and Yelmacott. The barns are of cob, roofed in corrugated iron
King’s Nympton: hunt followers near Yelmacott Part of a procession of bikes, quad bikes and 4x4s heading for a Saturday hunt. Looking east-south-east
King’s Nympton: hunt followers near Yelmacott
Part of a procession of bikes, quad bikes and 4x4s heading for a Saturday hunt. Looking east-south-east
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Highridge Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS7120 (Lat: 50.96926, Lng: -3.830498)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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