Beedle's Down Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon Mid Devon

England

Beedle's Down Copse

Black Down Copse A stream runs along the edge of the copse and drains into the River Dart, one of numerous wooded side valleys in the area. Seen from the track between Kingdom's Corner and Cotton Farm, as it climbs away from another stream beside Quarry Close Copse.
Black Down Copse Credit: Derek Harper

Beedle's Down Copse is a charming woodland area located in the county of Devon, in the southwest of England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is situated near the village of Beedle's Down and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The copse is mainly composed of native deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. These trees provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment. Beneath the towering trees, the forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the copse's natural beauty.

Beedle's Down Copse is home to a variety of wildlife, including mammals like red deer, foxes, and badgers, as well as numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The copse is also inhabited by a diverse range of insects, including butterflies and beetles, which thrive in this natural habitat.

Visitors to Beedle's Down Copse can explore the woodland through a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the trees. These trails provide an opportunity to observe the flora and fauna up close while enjoying the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Overall, Beedle's Down Copse offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a haven for nature-lovers and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of Devon's natural landscape.

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Beedle's Down Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.865034/-3.5582388 or Grid Reference SS9008. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Black Down Copse A stream runs along the edge of the copse and drains into the River Dart, one of numerous wooded side valleys in the area. Seen from the track between Kingdom's Corner and Cotton Farm, as it climbs away from another stream beside Quarry Close Copse.
Black Down Copse
A stream runs along the edge of the copse and drains into the River Dart, one of numerous wooded side valleys in the area. Seen from the track between Kingdom's Corner and Cotton Farm, as it climbs away from another stream beside Quarry Close Copse.
Towards Furze Farm Countryside northwest of Brindiwell, with a view across a valley east of Upham from the ridge lane between Moor View and Brindiwell Cross. Furze Farm is on the right.
Towards Furze Farm
Countryside northwest of Brindiwell, with a view across a valley east of Upham from the ridge lane between Moor View and Brindiwell Cross. Furze Farm is on the right.
Lane near Brindiwell Cross The lane west of Brindiwell Cross, following a ridge towards Upham. This hedge must be a good two metres across.
Lane near Brindiwell Cross
The lane west of Brindiwell Cross, following a ridge towards Upham. This hedge must be a good two metres across.
Gate and trees near Brindiwell Cross Looking across the lane from the spot where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2318502">SS8908 : Lane near Brindiwell Cross</a> was taken, with gorse in the corner of a field.
Gate and trees near Brindiwell Cross
Looking across the lane from the spot where SS8908 : Lane near Brindiwell Cross was taken, with gorse in the corner of a field.
Corner of field near Brindiwell Cross The trunk of the oak tree in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2318515">SS8908 : Gate and trees near Brindiwell Cross</a> is in the foreground. over the crest of the hill, the field drops down into the valley shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2318499">SS8908 : Towards Furze Farm</a>.
Corner of field near Brindiwell Cross
The trunk of the oak tree in SS8908 : Gate and trees near Brindiwell Cross is in the foreground. over the crest of the hill, the field drops down into the valley shown in SS8908 : Towards Furze Farm.
Field, Brindiwell An oak casts a shadow across a pasture field just west of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/990548">SS8907 : Brindiwell</a>.
Field, Brindiwell
An oak casts a shadow across a pasture field just west of SS8907 : Brindiwell.
Brindiwell A more distant view of the farm at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/990548">SS8907 : Brindiwell</a>, from further down Brindiwell Hill. It dates from the C17  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-96467-brindiwell-farmhouse-cheriton-fitzpaine" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-96467-brindiwell-farmhouse-cheriton-fitzpaine">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> .
Brindiwell
A more distant view of the farm at SS8907 : Brindiwell, from further down Brindiwell Hill. It dates from the C17 LinkExternal link .
Haydon Farm From a lane following the parish boundary along high ground between Cheriton Fitzpaine and Cadeleigh; the farm is in the latter.
Haydon Farm
From a lane following the parish boundary along high ground between Cheriton Fitzpaine and Cadeleigh; the farm is in the latter.
Beerash Cross Another view of the lane junction shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/990387">SS8909 : Between Cadeleigh and Way Village</a>, from the lane arriving from Building's Cross.
Beerash Cross
Another view of the lane junction shown in SS8909 : Between Cadeleigh and Way Village, from the lane arriving from Building's Cross.
Approaching Beerash Cross The lane from which <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2318546">SS8908 : Haydon Farm</a> was taken approaches the junction shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2318554">SS8909 : Beerash Cross</a>, past a drunken sign.
Approaching Beerash Cross
The lane from which SS8908 : Haydon Farm was taken approaches the junction shown in SS8909 : Beerash Cross, past a drunken sign.
Field boundary and tree Taken from the lane between Building's Cross and Beerash Cross.
Field boundary and tree
Taken from the lane between Building's Cross and Beerash Cross.
Bare trees at Post Box Cross
Bare trees at Post Box Cross
Post Box Cross junction In common with the signs at many Devon road junctions and crossroads, the name of the location is on the upright.  This sign differs from the norm (e.g. Brindiwell Cross <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3259277">SS8908 : Brindiwell Cross junction</a> a short distance away) because the name is not enclosed in a box, and the font is slightly different.
Post Box Cross junction
In common with the signs at many Devon road junctions and crossroads, the name of the location is on the upright. This sign differs from the norm (e.g. Brindiwell Cross SS8908 : Brindiwell Cross junction a short distance away) because the name is not enclosed in a box, and the font is slightly different.
Brindiwell Cross junction The road ahead leads to Upham, and Brindiwell is to the left, on the south side of the ridge that the Upham road follows.  The name on the upright of the signpost is in the normal style of Devon signposts, in contrast to that at Post Box Cross <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3259274">SS8908 : Post Box Cross junction</a> a short distance away.
Brindiwell Cross junction
The road ahead leads to Upham, and Brindiwell is to the left, on the south side of the ridge that the Upham road follows. The name on the upright of the signpost is in the normal style of Devon signposts, in contrast to that at Post Box Cross SS8908 : Post Box Cross junction a short distance away.
Brindiwell Hill The road slopes to the south between hedgebanks with a hazy view towards the rolling countryside between Bickleigh and Crediton
Brindiwell Hill
The road slopes to the south between hedgebanks with a hazy view towards the rolling countryside between Bickleigh and Crediton
Brindiwell and farm buildings The farmhouse is listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-96467-brindiwell-farmhouse-cheriton-fitzpaine-d" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-96467-brindiwell-farmhouse-cheriton-fitzpaine-d">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>.  The buildings beside the road are of various dates, in stone, brick and iron.  In the centre left is the end of the track to another farm, West Farleigh
Brindiwell and farm buildings
The farmhouse is listed LinkExternal link. The buildings beside the road are of various dates, in stone, brick and iron. In the centre left is the end of the track to another farm, West Farleigh
Bare trees on the road to Great Hayne
Bare trees on the road to Great Hayne
Mid Devon : Country Track A small track heading from here at Cotton Farm to Kingdom's Corner.
Mid Devon : Country Track
A small track heading from here at Cotton Farm to Kingdom's Corner.
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Beedle's Down Copse is located at Grid Ref: SS9008 (Lat: 50.865034, Lng: -3.5582388)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

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