Middle Coombepark Brake

Wood, Forest in Devon Mid Devon

England

Middle Coombepark Brake

Moor Farm
Moor Farm Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Middle Coombepark Brake is a picturesque wood located in Devon, England. Situated near the village of Coombe Martin, it is part of the larger Coombepark Forest. The wood covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Middle Coombepark Brake is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation. The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees provide a rich canopy that offers shade and shelter for various animal species. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, which allow visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors can encounter a wide range of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species.

Middle Coombepark Brake also has a small stream running through it, adding to its natural charm. This stream provides a refreshing spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The wood is managed by the local authorities to preserve its natural beauty and protect the habitats of its resident wildlife. As such, visitors are encouraged to follow the designated trails, respect the environment, and take any litter away with them.

Overall, Middle Coombepark Brake offers a tranquil and scenic retreat for those seeking a connection with nature in the heart of Devon.

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Middle Coombepark Brake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.861829/-3.7161164 or Grid Reference SS7908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moor Farm
Moor Farm
Road leaving Black Dog
Road leaving Black Dog
Barn at South Emlett
Barn at South Emlett
Tridley Foot Cross The signpost at the junction beside <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/218815">SS8109 : Woolfardisworthy: by Tridley Foot Cross</a>; more fine Devon placenames, althouth the best, Woolfardisworthy, is hard to read.
Tridley Foot Cross
The signpost at the junction beside SS8109 : Woolfardisworthy: by Tridley Foot Cross; more fine Devon placenames, althouth the best, Woolfardisworthy, is hard to read.
Road to Kennerleigh Seen from close to the crossing of Fir Lane. On the right is Broomlake Coppice.
Road to Kennerleigh
Seen from close to the crossing of Fir Lane. On the right is Broomlake Coppice.
Towards Tridley Foot Across a cereal field where Woolfardisworthy Footpath 34 leaves the road shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2368324">SS8108 : Road to Kennerleigh</a>. On the right is Moor Farm.
Towards Tridley Foot
Across a cereal field where Woolfardisworthy Footpath 34 leaves the road shown in SS8108 : Road to Kennerleigh. On the right is Moor Farm.
Lane to Woolfardisworthy The junction whose signpost is shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2366411">SS8109 : Tridley Foot Cross</a>, with the trees around the signpost casting shadows across the road linking Black Dog and Kennerleigh.
Lane to Woolfardisworthy
The junction whose signpost is shown in SS8109 : Tridley Foot Cross, with the trees around the signpost casting shadows across the road linking Black Dog and Kennerleigh.
Road to Black Dog Seen from the junction shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2368412">SS8109 : Lane to Woolfardisworthy</a>. A wide verge in the foreground.
Road to Black Dog
Seen from the junction shown in SS8109 : Lane to Woolfardisworthy. A wide verge in the foreground.
Road at Tree Tracks leave the road to Kennerleigh opposite the house at Tree.
Road at Tree
Tracks leave the road to Kennerleigh opposite the house at Tree.
Road past Tree A reverse view of the scene in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2368449">SS8009 : Road at Tree</a>, with the farmhouse at Tree on the left, and the lane climbing towards Black Dog.
Road past Tree
A reverse view of the scene in SS8009 : Road at Tree, with the farmhouse at Tree on the left, and the lane climbing towards Black Dog.
Swannaton Lane Swannaton Lane, just south of the junction with Stone Ash Lane.  The road has a hard surface here, for the benefit of private use to Scotland.
Swannaton Lane
Swannaton Lane, just south of the junction with Stone Ash Lane. The road has a hard surface here, for the benefit of private use to Scotland.
Hele Lane Methodist Church Chapel at Black Dog, the building looks like an 1870s school.
Hele Lane Methodist Church
Chapel at Black Dog, the building looks like an 1870s school.
Grassland off Tridley Foot  Hill The descent from the 200m plateau at Black Dog.
Grassland off Tridley Foot Hill
The descent from the 200m plateau at Black Dog.
Green Lane, Emlett This green lane links Tridley Foot Lane with West Emlett.
Green Lane, Emlett
This green lane links Tridley Foot Lane with West Emlett.
Green Lane, Emlett The Tridley Foot Lane end of the green lane from West Emlett.
Green Lane, Emlett
The Tridley Foot Lane end of the green lane from West Emlett.
Crossroads, Black Dog The pub is on the right.
Crossroads, Black Dog
The pub is on the right.
Field, Little Tridley Pallets and dried mud remain from a wetter period. The following Summer was also very wet.
Field, Little Tridley
Pallets and dried mud remain from a wetter period. The following Summer was also very wet.
Tridley Foot Cross
Tridley Foot Cross
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Middle Coombepark Brake is located at Grid Ref: SS7908 (Lat: 50.861829, Lng: -3.7161164)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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