Blackland Woods

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Blackland Woods

Dense hedge and trees by B3224 west of Exford
Dense hedge and trees by B3224 west of Exford Credit: David Smith

Blackland Woods is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The forest floor is rich with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall beauty and biodiversity of the area. The woods are also home to several species of resident and migratory birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Blackland Woods offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The paths wind through the forest, leading to hidden clearings and viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape.

The woods are particularly enchanting during the autumn months when the leaves change color, painting the landscape with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. It is a popular destination for photographers and artists seeking inspiration from nature's palette.

In addition to its natural beauty, Blackland Woods also has historical significance. It is rumored to have been a site for Iron Age settlements, and evidence of ancient earthworks can still be seen in certain areas of the woodland.

Overall, Blackland Woods is a captivating and diverse woodland, offering visitors an opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy outdoor activities, and appreciate the splendor of the Somerset countryside.

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Blackland Woods Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.116766/-3.6561791 or Grid Reference SS8436. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dense hedge and trees by B3224 west of Exford
Dense hedge and trees by B3224 west of Exford
Exford : B3223 Looking along the B3223.
Exford : B3223
Looking along the B3223.
Exford : Room Hill Road B3223 Looking along Room Hill Road.
Exford : Room Hill Road B3223
Looking along Room Hill Road.
Winsford : Room Hill Road B3223 Looking along the country road heading over the Exmoor National Park.
Winsford : Room Hill Road B3223
Looking along the country road heading over the Exmoor National Park.
Petrol pumps at Withypool This is how the petrol used to be pumped out. Not sure whether these are still operational.
Petrol pumps at Withypool
This is how the petrol used to be pumped out. Not sure whether these are still operational.
Stepping Stones across River Barle Taken South East of Withypool, looking West.
Stepping Stones across River Barle
Taken South East of Withypool, looking West.
Path down to Court Farm Looking North towards Exford.
Path down to Court Farm
Looking North towards Exford.
Moorland looking North towards Road Hill South East of Exford
Moorland looking North towards Road Hill
South East of Exford
Bridge over River Barle at Withypool Looking from the West.
Bridge over River Barle at Withypool
Looking from the West.
Exford: west from Sellbed Cross Small moorland valleys provide streams feeding the Pennycombe Water. Seen from the lane a little above and to the south west of Sellbed Cross
Exford: west from Sellbed Cross
Small moorland valleys provide streams feeding the Pennycombe Water. Seen from the lane a little above and to the south west of Sellbed Cross
Winsford: Room Hill Road A young woman exercising horses on the B3223, the road between Comer’s Cross and Chibbet Post
Winsford: Room Hill Road
A young woman exercising horses on the B3223, the road between Comer’s Cross and Chibbet Post
Withypoole and Hawkridge: the Barle at Withypool Looking north towards the Post Office
Withypoole and Hawkridge: the Barle at Withypool
Looking north towards the Post Office
Withypoole and Hawkridge: Leys A farm perched on a ridge overlooking two valleys. Seen from Kitridge Lane, the route of the Two Moors Way, looking roughly north
Withypoole and Hawkridge: Leys
A farm perched on a ridge overlooking two valleys. Seen from Kitridge Lane, the route of the Two Moors Way, looking roughly north
Withypoole and Hawkridge: Sparrow Lane Seen from Kitridge Lane, the route of the Two Moors Way, looking roughly north
Withypoole and Hawkridge: Sparrow Lane
Seen from Kitridge Lane, the route of the Two Moors Way, looking roughly north
Withypoole and Hawkridge: north of Kitridge Lane Valley south east from Lower Blacklands. Barely visible at this resolution is a fox, almost camouflaged with and standing above the bracken where the latter merges with the gorse thicket, centre image.
Withypoole and Hawkridge: north of Kitridge Lane
Valley south east from Lower Blacklands. Barely visible at this resolution is a fox, almost camouflaged with and standing above the bracken where the latter merges with the gorse thicket, centre image.
Exford: on a diverted footpath to Chibbet Ford Since August 2005 the public footpath no longer runs via the route shown on the Ordnance Survey map, via Upper Blacklands. The new route has been signposted in places – one such post is just visible beyond the sheep on the left – and runs to the east of the old path
Exford: on a diverted footpath to Chibbet Ford
Since August 2005 the public footpath no longer runs via the route shown on the Ordnance Survey map, via Upper Blacklands. The new route has been signposted in places – one such post is just visible beyond the sheep on the left – and runs to the east of the old path
Exford: Chibbet A farm by Chibbet Hill, which climbs from Chibbet Ford on the Pennycombe Water to Chibbet Post on the B3223
Exford: Chibbet
A farm by Chibbet Hill, which climbs from Chibbet Ford on the Pennycombe Water to Chibbet Post on the B3223
Exford: north west from Sparrow Lane With the valley of the Pennycombe Water on the left
Exford: north west from Sparrow Lane
With the valley of the Pennycombe Water on the left
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Blackland Woods is located at Grid Ref: SS8436 (Lat: 51.116766, Lng: -3.6561791)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.116766,-3.6561791
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Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 51.1181044/-3.6532356
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