Six Acre Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Six Acre Copse

Former Dulverton Station Seen from a bridge over the dismantled railway line. The stationmaster's house and goods shed were built by the Devon and somerset Railway and opened in 1873. The Exe Valley Railway also had its terminus here. The station is actually about 2 miles south of Dulverton and in Brushford.
Former Dulverton Station Credit: Chris Allen

Six Acre Copse is a small woodland located in Somerset, England. With an area spanning approximately six acres, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the region. The copse is known for its dense canopy of trees, which provides a haven for various flora and fauna.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the year. In spring, the copse is adorned with a carpet of bluebells, creating a breathtaking sight for visitors. During the summer months, the canopy provides a cool and shaded environment, making it a popular spot for picnickers and nature enthusiasts.

The copse is home to a diverse range of wildlife. It serves as a habitat for various bird species, including woodpeckers, tawny owls, and blue tits, which can be observed and heard throughout the year. The woodland floor also teems with life, with small mammals such as squirrels, rabbits, and voles scurrying among the undergrowth. On lucky occasions, visitors may even catch a glimpse of a deer or badger.

A network of footpaths meanders through the copse, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate its natural beauty. These paths provide a tranquil and peaceful setting for leisurely walks and are well-maintained throughout the year. Six Acre Copse offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a serene environment where visitors can reconnect with nature.

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Former Dulverton Station Seen from a bridge over the dismantled railway line. The stationmaster's house and goods shed were built by the Devon and somerset Railway and opened in 1873. The Exe Valley Railway also had its terminus here. The station is actually about 2 miles south of Dulverton and in Brushford.
Former Dulverton Station
Seen from a bridge over the dismantled railway line. The stationmaster's house and goods shed were built by the Devon and somerset Railway and opened in 1873. The Exe Valley Railway also had its terminus here. The station is actually about 2 miles south of Dulverton and in Brushford.
Brushford: between Nightcott and Upcott Looking south from the Brushford – Nightcott lane
Brushford: between Nightcott and Upcott
Looking south from the Brushford – Nightcott lane
Brushford: by Trackford Moor On the access road to Lower Sowerhill. Looking south west
Brushford: by Trackford Moor
On the access road to Lower Sowerhill. Looking south west
Brushford: Rocks Farm Seen from the Oldways End-Exebridge Road. The outbuilding by the road once contained a waterwheel which powered farm machinery. The remains of a dry millpond exist to the right of this shot
Brushford: Rocks Farm
Seen from the Oldways End-Exebridge Road. The outbuilding by the road once contained a waterwheel which powered farm machinery. The remains of a dry millpond exist to the right of this shot
Brushford: Higher Upcott and Upcott Farm Seen from the Oldways End-Exebridge Road. Higher Upcott is the building to the left
Brushford: Higher Upcott and Upcott Farm
Seen from the Oldways End-Exebridge Road. Higher Upcott is the building to the left
Brushford:  Croft and Croft Knap Seen from the Oldways End-Exebridge Road
Brushford: Croft and Croft Knap
Seen from the Oldways End-Exebridge Road
BRUSHFORD, Somerset The church of St Nicholas
BRUSHFORD, Somerset
The church of St Nicholas
Brushford: yard by bridleway Near Hulverton Hill, looking south on a track from, Brushford to Brocks Bridge. Christmas Day 2005
Brushford: yard by bridleway
Near Hulverton Hill, looking south on a track from, Brushford to Brocks Bridge. Christmas Day 2005
Railway Station, Brushford Railway Station at Brushford is Dulverton Station, on the Taunton to Barnstaple line. The station and goods shed are visible from the road bridge. The line was closed in 1966.
Railway Station, Brushford
Railway Station at Brushford is Dulverton Station, on the Taunton to Barnstaple line. The station and goods shed are visible from the road bridge. The line was closed in 1966.
Brushford: lane to Nightcott Looking west near a bridge over the Brockley River
Brushford: lane to Nightcott
Looking west near a bridge over the Brockley River
Oakford: Lower Highleigh Wood Public bridleway leading to Great Highleigh and the Exe valley. Looking north east near the edge of the wood
Oakford: Lower Highleigh Wood
Public bridleway leading to Great Highleigh and the Exe valley. Looking north east near the edge of the wood
Oakford: old track On the edge of East Tapps Wood, looking south east. The track, a public bridleway, links Hele Manor and Great Highleigh with East Loosemoor and Hutswell
Oakford: old track
On the edge of East Tapps Wood, looking south east. The track, a public bridleway, links Hele Manor and Great Highleigh with East Loosemoor and Hutswell
Farm cottages, Combe These utilitarian buildings are all that can be seen of the isolated community from the public path, apart from some sheds.  The path once went closer to the farmhouse but has now been diverted to the left of the beech hedge.
Farm cottages, Combe
These utilitarian buildings are all that can be seen of the isolated community from the public path, apart from some sheds. The path once went closer to the farmhouse but has now been diverted to the left of the beech hedge.
Combe Farm. After a muddy start at the end of Three Gates Lane the path improves and develops into this track.
Combe Farm.
After a muddy start at the end of Three Gates Lane the path improves and develops into this track.
Old Building What appears to be a derelict outbuilding  you pass as you walk on the signed public footpath around Hulverton Hill near Brushford
Old Building
What appears to be a derelict outbuilding you pass as you walk on the signed public footpath around Hulverton Hill near Brushford
West Knowle Cottages in West Knowle.
West Knowle
Cottages in West Knowle.
West Knowle Cottages in West Knowle.
West Knowle
Cottages in West Knowle.
Trackford Moor Cross
Trackford Moor Cross
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Six Acre Copse is located at Grid Ref: SS9024 (Lat: 51.013431, Lng: -3.5586609)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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