Higher Venn Plantation

Wood, Forest in Devon Mid Devon

England

Higher Venn Plantation

Lane passes cottages at 'Sutton'
Lane passes cottages at 'Sutton' Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Higher Venn Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Devon, England. Situated near the village of Ashburton, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres. It is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

The woodland consists of a diverse range of indigenous tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing a tranquil and shady environment for visitors to explore. The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

The forest offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene atmosphere of the woodland. These trails wind through the plantation, leading to hidden gems such as a peaceful pond and a babbling brook. Along the way, visitors can appreciate the vibrant flora, including wildflowers, ferns, and mosses.

Higher Venn Plantation is not only a haven for flora and fauna but also a place of historical significance. The woodland has a rich past, with evidence of ancient settlements and iron mining activities dating back centuries. Exploring the area can provide a fascinating glimpse into the region's history and heritage.

Overall, Higher Venn Plantation in Devon is a captivating woodland that offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical charm. Whether one seeks tranquility, adventure, or an opportunity to connect with nature, this forest is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

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Higher Venn Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.84228/-3.7390627 or Grid Reference SS7706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane passes cottages at 'Sutton'
Lane passes cottages at 'Sutton'
Sutton Farm
Sutton Farm
Morchard Bishop from the air Morchard Bishop is "the mid-way point for the Two Moors Way" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.visitmiddevon.co.uk/visit-mid-devon-listings/morchard-bishop/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.visitmiddevon.co.uk/visit-mid-devon-listings/morchard-bishop/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Right in the centre of the image is "a row of 13 [cottages] forming the longest continuous run of thatch-roofed buildings in Devon and probably the longest run in England" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263255?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263255?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/917230">SS7607 : Thatched Cottages in Morchard Bishop</a>.
Morchard Bishop from the air
Morchard Bishop is "the mid-way point for the Two Moors Way" LinkExternal link . Right in the centre of the image is "a row of 13 [cottages] forming the longest continuous run of thatch-roofed buildings in Devon and probably the longest run in England" LinkExternal link - see SS7607 : Thatched Cottages in Morchard Bishop.
Spirelake Hill from Gays Lane Roadside trees along the road from Gays Cross to Spirelake Cross, seen from the no through road shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2362639">SS7804 : Pine at Gays Cross</a>.
Spirelake Hill from Gays Lane
Roadside trees along the road from Gays Cross to Spirelake Cross, seen from the no through road shown in SS7804 : Pine at Gays Cross.
Gays Lane The no through lane from Gays Cross passes roadside trees and cattle in a meadow as it approaches farm buildings.
Gays Lane
The no through lane from Gays Cross passes roadside trees and cattle in a meadow as it approaches farm buildings.
Gays Lane A detail of the scene in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2362657">SS7804 : Gays Lane</a>, the lane winding past trees to reach Gays Farm.
Gays Lane
A detail of the scene in SS7804 : Gays Lane, the lane winding past trees to reach Gays Farm.
Gays Lane The lane shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2362657">SS7804 : Gays Lane</a> getting close to the buildings around Gays Farm.
Gays Lane
The lane shown in SS7804 : Gays Lane getting close to the buildings around Gays Farm.
Gays Cottage "Probably C18", according to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-446660-gays-farm-cottage-sandford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-446660-gays-farm-cottage-sandford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , though the one-storey extension, thatched like the main part of the cottage, is C20. Beyond are farm buildings.
Gays Cottage
"Probably C18", according to LinkExternal link , though the one-storey extension, thatched like the main part of the cottage, is C20. Beyond are farm buildings.
Gays Lane Seen across a grassy field crossed by Sandford Footpath 2, the lane continues towards Ash Bullayne (right) with Sandford Ash left of centre. Both farms are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS7704">SS7704</a>. It's still over a mile to where the lane (then called Sandford Ash Lane) ends at Knathorne Farm, as shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2244240">SS7604 : Former farmhouse, Knathorne</a>.
Gays Lane
Seen across a grassy field crossed by Sandford Footpath 2, the lane continues towards Ash Bullayne (right) with Sandford Ash left of centre. Both farms are in SS7704. It's still over a mile to where the lane (then called Sandford Ash Lane) ends at Knathorne Farm, as shown in SS7604 : Former farmhouse, Knathorne.
Higher Bagborough Cottages The pair of C18 cottages described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-445515-higher-bagborough-cottages-sandford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-445515-higher-bagborough-cottages-sandford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> are being rethatched. View from Sandford Footpath 2.
Higher Bagborough Cottages
The pair of C18 cottages described at LinkExternal link are being rethatched. View from Sandford Footpath 2.
Lower Bagborough Cottages A C16 farmhouse now consisting of three thatched cottages <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-445545-lower-bagborough-cottages-3-sandford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-445545-lower-bagborough-cottages-3-sandford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , passed by Sandford Footpath 2.
Lower Bagborough Cottages
A C16 farmhouse now consisting of three thatched cottages LinkExternal link , passed by Sandford Footpath 2.
Footpath from Bagborough Sandford Footpath 2 crosses a grassy field. Once past the field boundary ahead it swings diagonally right into the valley of the Spire Lake. Those are chicken sheds ahead in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS7705">SS7705</a> near the farm at Venn, left of centre.
Footpath from Bagborough
Sandford Footpath 2 crosses a grassy field. Once past the field boundary ahead it swings diagonally right into the valley of the Spire Lake. Those are chicken sheds ahead in SS7705 near the farm at Venn, left of centre.
Oaks in the Spire Lake valley A view from Sandford Footpath 2 as it passes the field boundary shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2362850">SS7704 : Footpath from Bagborough</a>. The zigzag in the hedge with the oaks takes it into <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS7705">SS7705</a>. The church on the hill is at Morchard Bishop.
Oaks in the Spire Lake valley
A view from Sandford Footpath 2 as it passes the field boundary shown in SS7704 : Footpath from Bagborough. The zigzag in the hedge with the oaks takes it into SS7705. The church on the hill is at Morchard Bishop.
Field in the Spire Lake valley A view from Sandford Footpath 2 across the field shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2362885">SS7704 : Oaks in the Spire Lake valley</a>. The oaks on the left are further down the field boundary than those shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2362885">SS7704 : Oaks in the Spire Lake valley</a>.
Field in the Spire Lake valley
A view from Sandford Footpath 2 across the field shown in SS7704 : Oaks in the Spire Lake valley. The oaks on the left are further down the field boundary than those shown in SS7704 : Oaks in the Spire Lake valley.
In the Spire Lake valley Sandford Footpath 2 passes through this gate and across the next field towards Spirelake Cross. The stream follows the line of trees, heading left.
In the Spire Lake valley
Sandford Footpath 2 passes through this gate and across the next field towards Spirelake Cross. The stream follows the line of trees, heading left.
By Spire Lake The stream runs (away from the camera) amongst the trees. The field is shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2363068">SS7805 : In the Spire Lake valley</a>.
By Spire Lake
The stream runs (away from the camera) amongst the trees. The field is shown in SS7805 : In the Spire Lake valley.
Spirelake Cross A view very similar to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/214365">SS7805 : Morchard Bishop: Spirelake Cross</a>, without leaves on the trees. With the thatched Spirelake Cottage <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-432629-spirelake-cottage-morchard-bishop" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-432629-spirelake-cottage-morchard-bishop">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> within the fork of the lanes.
Spirelake Cross
A view very similar to SS7805 : Morchard Bishop: Spirelake Cross, without leaves on the trees. With the thatched Spirelake Cottage LinkExternal link within the fork of the lanes.
Spirelake Cross A view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2363145">SS7805 : Spirelake Cross</a> from the lane (signed to Black Dog, 4 miles) on the right of that photo.
Spirelake Cross
A view of SS7805 : Spirelake Cross from the lane (signed to Black Dog, 4 miles) on the right of that photo.
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Higher Venn Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SS7706 (Lat: 50.84228, Lng: -3.7390627)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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