Tinhill Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon Teignbridge

England

Tinhill Copse

Path through bluebells, Sunny Copse The permissive path winds its way up through Shaptor Woods. — Path through bluebells, Sunny Copse Credit: Derek Harper

Tinhill Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the heart of Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled within the rolling hills of the Devonshire countryside. The copse is known for its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their leisure. These paths meander through the copse, providing glimpses of the vibrant undergrowth and offering opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and a myriad of bird species.

Tinhill Copse is particularly renowned for its springtime display of bluebells, where the forest floor is transformed into a sea of delicate purple flowers. This annual spectacle attracts nature enthusiasts and photographers from near and far, eager to capture the magical scene.

The copse also boasts a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to the tranquil ambiance of the woodland. The sound of water trickling over rocks provides a soothing soundtrack to any visit.

Tinhill Copse is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and families seeking a peaceful escape from the bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic by the stream, or an exploration of the forest's hidden corners, this Devon woodland offers a slice of nature's beauty to all who venture within its boundaries.

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Tinhill Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.625885/-3.7033389 or Grid Reference SX7982. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path through bluebells, Sunny Copse

The permissive path winds its way up through Shaptor Woods.

Derek Harper

Stile from Shaptor Woods

Bovey Tracey footpath 19 leaving the Woodland Trust access woodland beside the sign shown in SX8080 : At the entrance to Shaptor Woods and SX8080 : Shaptor Woods.

Derek Harper

Woodland below Shaptor

Taken not far beyond the stile shown in SX8080 : Stile from Shaptor Woods, with young and older conifer plantations on the steep hillside above Hawkmoor.

Derek Harper

Ragwort near Hawkmoor

On the right is Bovey Tracey footpath 19.

Derek Harper

Walkers near Hawkmoor

On Bovey Tracey footpath 19 as it climbs a slope below Gladstone Rock.

Derek Harper

Footpath to Slade Farm

Bovey Tracey footpath 19 heads through a tunnel of trees.

Derek Harper

Field near Slade Farm

From Bovey Tracey footpath 19. The A382 runs across the image between the hedges and past the central trees. The only wood named on maps is Slade Copse, in the right background.

Derek Harper

Footpath to Slade Farm

Bovey Tracey footpath 19 has changed character here over the last few decades. I remember it as a very muddy path leading through a farmyard; now it runs beside mature trees on the left which hide the farm from view.

Derek Harper

Spruce around Tottiford

Proceeding up the lane from Shuttamoor the conifer plantations, from being a dark jagged edge to the skyline, became a looming presence.

Robin Stott

Nearing Tottiford reservoir

The lane up the hill from Shuttamoor enters a spruce plantation before joining the lane to the east of the reservoir.

Robin Stott

South end of Tottiford Reservoir

Seen through the trees from the road junction to the east.

Robin Stott

Tottiford Farm above the Beadon Brook valley

Robin Stott

Steep hill on Beadon Lane

Elegant Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) basks in late afternoon sunshine above a steep bank. A car brakes on a steep downhill bend.

Robin Stott

Trenchford Reservoir Pier

Mr Eugene Birchall

Car park entrance, Trenchford Reservoir

Or exit, viewed in this direction. The footpath sign points towards the camera, along Bovey Tracey Footpath 41, which skirts the northern side of the reservoir. Picnic table on right.

Derek Harper

Footpath, Trenchford Reservoir

Bovey Tracey Footpath 41 just north of the car park, the start of many walks around the reservoirs. The notice warns against swimming or launching of boats, for health and safety reasons.

Derek Harper

By Trenchford Reservoir

Bovey Tracey Footpath 41, shown in SX8082 : Footpath, Trenchford Reservoir, runs through woodland at some distance from the western shore for half its length. This is the first point north of the car park at which you can easily reach the water's edge.

Derek Harper