Chawlmoor Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon Mid Devon

England

Chawlmoor Wood

Bampton : The A396 Potholes in the road along the A639.
Bampton : The A396 Credit: Lewis Clarke

Chawlmoor Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Devon, England. Situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, this enchanting woodland stretches over an area of approximately 500 acres. The forest is nestled between the villages of Princetown and Two Bridges, making it easily accessible for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Chawlmoor Wood boasts an impressive variety of trees, including oak, beech, and silver birch. The dense canopy creates a serene atmosphere, where sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The woodland is also home to an array of wildlife, with sightings of deer, foxes, and various bird species being a common occurrence.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it an ideal destination for nature walks and leisurely strolls. These paths lead visitors through the forest's most scenic areas, including tranquil streams, moss-covered boulders, and secluded clearings. Along the way, there are several strategically placed benches and picnic spots, allowing visitors to take in the breathtaking views and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Chawlmoor Wood is particularly popular during the autumn months when the foliage transforms into a vibrant kaleidoscope of oranges, yellows, and reds. This seasonal spectacle attracts photographers and nature lovers from far and wide, who come to capture the beauty of nature's transition.

Overall, Chawlmoor Wood is a hidden gem within Dartmoor National Park, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the tranquility of a truly idyllic forest setting.

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Chawlmoor Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.990344/-3.5527576 or Grid Reference SS9122. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bampton : The A396 Potholes in the road along the A639.
Bampton : The A396
Potholes in the road along the A639.
Bampton : The A396 Looking along the A396 and towards some large potholes in the road.
Bampton : The A396
Looking along the A396 and towards some large potholes in the road.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - Highleigh Mill A bridge across to Highleigh Mill, but it doesn't look passable today due to the River Exe. Debris is also forming on the bridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - Highleigh Mill
A bridge across to Highleigh Mill, but it doesn't look passable today due to the River Exe. Debris is also forming on the bridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - Bark House Hotel Tea Garden Two scarecrows welcome people into the team garden, although it's a little damp today.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - Bark House Hotel Tea Garden
Two scarecrows welcome people into the team garden, although it's a little damp today.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 Churches Fire security van braves the flooded road.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
Churches Fire security van braves the flooded road.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 The road passes The Bark House Hotel.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
The road passes The Bark House Hotel.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 Looking towards somebody crossing through the floodwaters.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
Looking towards somebody crossing through the floodwaters.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 The flooded A396 in Oakfordbridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
The flooded A396 in Oakfordbridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 The flooded A396 in Oakfordbridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
The flooded A396 in Oakfordbridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 Looking along the A396 where water has flooded the road.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
Looking along the A396 where water has flooded the road.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 A tractor passes through the floodwater.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
A tractor passes through the floodwater.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 The road has become impossible to pass at Oakfordbridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
The road has become impossible to pass at Oakfordbridge.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396 Looking along the A396 which is closed due to flooding.
Bampton : Oakfordbridge - A396
Looking along the A396 which is closed due to flooding.
Oakford: near Ford Farm On a public footpath towards East Mildon. Looking west-north-west. It should be noted, perhaps, that the present day Ford Farm has been built near High Bolham and is not at the place shown on the 1940s Ordnance Survey map. The old building was being converted to a private house recently. The old farm had a remote barn which contained a water-powered threshing machine. By 2003 the waterwheel had gone but the course of the leat was still apparent
Oakford: near Ford Farm
On a public footpath towards East Mildon. Looking west-north-west. It should be noted, perhaps, that the present day Ford Farm has been built near High Bolham and is not at the place shown on the 1940s Ordnance Survey map. The old building was being converted to a private house recently. The old farm had a remote barn which contained a water-powered threshing machine. By 2003 the waterwheel had gone but the course of the leat was still apparent
Oakford: Ford Farm Barns by a track from Combe Water to High Bolham. Looking east-south-east
Oakford: Ford Farm
Barns by a track from Combe Water to High Bolham. Looking east-south-east
Oakford: towards East Tapps Farmland and woodland, seen from the lane near Hutswell. Evening light. Bentley, the historian of Oakford, writing in the early 1980s, noted that a sluice gate and a millpond survived at East Tapps: the farm clearly used water power in the 19th century. In the 18th or earlier centuries a windmill seems to have existed on the estate. Fields here were known as ‘Windmill’ and ‘Outer Windmill’ in 1839.
Oakford: towards East Tapps
Farmland and woodland, seen from the lane near Hutswell. Evening light. Bentley, the historian of Oakford, writing in the early 1980s, noted that a sluice gate and a millpond survived at East Tapps: the farm clearly used water power in the 19th century. In the 18th or earlier centuries a windmill seems to have existed on the estate. Fields here were known as ‘Windmill’ and ‘Outer Windmill’ in 1839.
Oakford: Oakfordbridge Mill A watermill on a leat from the nearby river Exe, now a private residence. The mill retains its undershot waterwheel
Oakford: Oakfordbridge Mill
A watermill on a leat from the nearby river Exe, now a private residence. The mill retains its undershot waterwheel
Oakford: horses grazing in the Exe valley View south west from the A396 on a misty November morning
Oakford: horses grazing in the Exe valley
View south west from the A396 on a misty November morning
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Chawlmoor Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS9122 (Lat: 50.990344, Lng: -3.5527576)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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