Lower Moor Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon North Devon

England

Lower Moor Copse

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 Credit: Martin Bodman

Lower Moor Copse is a beautiful woodland area located in Devon, England. This ancient forest is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The copse is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, as well as a rich undergrowth of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers.

Visitors to Lower Moor Copse can enjoy leisurely walks along well-maintained trails, which wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The peaceful atmosphere of the copse makes it a perfect spot for picnics, birdwatching, and photography.

The copse is also home to a wide array of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and a variety of bird species. Nature enthusiasts may also catch a glimpse of rare butterflies and insects that make their home in this unique ecosystem.

Overall, Lower Moor Copse is a tranquil and picturesque woodland area that offers visitors the chance to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the natural world.

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Lower Moor Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.967177/-3.8263 or Grid Reference SS7120. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Beacon Cross An isolated crossroads. Many of the crossroads here on high ground between Dartmoor and Exmoor have beacons.

Beacon Cross

An isolated crossroads. Many of the crossroads here on high ground between Dartmoor and Exmoor have beacons.

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 Rumonâs church The church was rebuilt in 1868 but is dedicated to a Celtic saint. Looking west

Romansleigh: St Rumonâs 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

Kingâs Nympton: Garland Cross Looking north-north-east. The road ahead leads to Alswear. Exmoor provides the backdrop

Kingâs Nympton: Garland Cross

Looking north-north-east. The road ahead leads to Alswear. Exmoor provides the backdrop

Kingâs Nympton: towards Highridge Looking north-north-east over farmland

Kingâs Nympton: towards Highridge

Looking north-north-east over farmland

Kingâs 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

Kingâs 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

Kingâs 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

Kingâs 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

Kingâs Nympton: footpath above New Mill The path runs up the Little Silver valley to Kempstown and Romansleigh. Looking south east

Kingâs Nympton: footpath above New Mill

The path runs up the Little Silver valley to Kempstown and Romansleigh. Looking south east

Kingâs Nympton: Highridge Cross A junction rather than a crossroads. Looking west

Kingâs Nympton: Highridge Cross

A junction rather than a crossroads. Looking west

Kingâs Nympton: by Highridge Cross Looking south east towards Highridge Wood with an oak tree in new leaf

Kingâs Nympton: by Highridge Cross

Looking south east towards Highridge Wood with an oak tree in new leaf

Kingâs Nympton: by Broomham Cross Looking south east

Kingâs Nympton: by Broomham Cross

Looking south east

Kingâs 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

Kingâs 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

Kingâs Nympton: hunt followers near Yelmacott Part of a procession of bikes, quad bikes and 4x4s heading for a Saturday hunt. Looking east-south-east

Kingâs 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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Lower Moor Copse is located at Grid Ref: SS7120 (Lat: 50.967177, Lng: -3.8263)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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