Armour Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon Mid Devon

England

Armour Wood

Tractor near Raddon Hills Trig Point
Tractor near Raddon Hills Trig Point Credit: thejackrustles

Armour Wood, located in Devon, England, is a picturesque forest that spans over a vast area. The woodland is renowned for its captivating beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, providing a habitat for various species of plants, animals, and birds. Towering oak and beech trees dominate the landscape, creating a dense canopy that casts enchanting shadows on the forest floor. The undergrowth is adorned with a carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the overall charm of the woodland.

Visitors to Armour Wood can explore numerous well-marked trails that crisscross through the forest, offering different levels of difficulty to cater to all abilities. These trails lead adventurers through enchanting groves, babbling brooks, and serene meadows, providing a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature.

The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife. Deer, squirrels, and rabbits can often be spotted darting through the trees, while birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to observe rare and migratory species that frequent the area.

For those seeking solace and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Armour Wood in Devon offers the perfect retreat. The peaceful ambience, abundant natural beauty, and diverse wildlife make it an idyllic destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Armour Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.82136/-3.5456535 or Grid Reference SS9103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tractor near Raddon Hills Trig Point
Tractor near Raddon Hills Trig Point
Near Raddon From the start of Thorverton Footpath 3, as shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1853472">SS9101 : Start of footpath near Raddon</a>.
Near Raddon
From the start of Thorverton Footpath 3, as shown in SS9101 : Start of footpath near Raddon.
Thatched cottage near Thorverton The Pleasure House is by the road to Raddon.
Thatched cottage near Thorverton
The Pleasure House is by the road to Raddon.
Thatched cottage, Thorverton The listed Crossways, at the junction at the west end of the village, is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240384?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240384?section=official-list-entry">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>  / On the right is one of a row of three cottages, also listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1261041?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1261041?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Thatched cottage, Thorverton
The listed Crossways, at the junction at the west end of the village, is described at LinkExternal link / On the right is one of a row of three cottages, also listed LinkExternal link .
Postbox, Thorverton Elizabeth II postbox EX5 272, an NHS Priority postbox, is on Bullen Street, the main village street.
Postbox, Thorverton
Elizabeth II postbox EX5 272, an NHS Priority postbox, is on Bullen Street, the main village street.
The Bury, Thorverton Alas, not as car-free as when Roger visited <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1126334">SS9202 : The Bury, Thorverton</a>. Viewed from the junction with Bullen Street. On the right is a general stores.
The Bury, Thorverton
Alas, not as car-free as when Roger visited SS9202 : The Bury, Thorverton. Viewed from the junction with Bullen Street. On the right is a general stores.
Thorverton village centre Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7293604">SS9202 : The Bury, Thorverton</a>, with the general stores on the corner of The Bury on the left. On the other side of Bullen Street is the Thorverton Arms. The main street then becomes Silver Street, swinging right at the Jubilee green where it meets the Exe Valley Way.
Thorverton village centre
Looking right from SS9202 : The Bury, Thorverton, with the general stores on the corner of The Bury on the left. On the other side of Bullen Street is the Thorverton Arms. The main street then becomes Silver Street, swinging right at the Jubilee green where it meets the Exe Valley Way.
Berry House, Thorverton On Bullen Street at its junction with The Bury (right). The house is listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240387?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240387?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Berry House, Thorverton
On Bullen Street at its junction with The Bury (right). The house is listed LinkExternal link .
Full stream ahead, Thorverton The traction engine shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7292207">SS9401 : Traction engine outside Exe Valley Farm Shop</a> climbs through the centre of the village.
Full stream ahead, Thorverton
The traction engine shown in SS9401 : Traction engine outside Exe Valley Farm Shop climbs through the centre of the village.
Fields and the Raddon Hills A farm gate and field with a view to the Raddon Hills beyond
Fields and the Raddon Hills
A farm gate and field with a view to the Raddon Hills beyond
Road near West Raddon
Road near West Raddon
Road near Raddon Court
Road near Raddon Court
Field on slope of Raddon Hills
Field on slope of Raddon Hills
Scratchface Lane The metalled section of Scratchface Lane leads through woodland and farmland to Kitlake Farm; thence it follows a green lane to Burrowcombe.
Scratchface Lane
The metalled section of Scratchface Lane leads through woodland and farmland to Kitlake Farm; thence it follows a green lane to Burrowcombe.
Scratchface Lane passing a small area of woodland This part of the lane runs downhill to Kitlake Farm passing woodland on the north.
Scratchface Lane passing a small area of woodland
This part of the lane runs downhill to Kitlake Farm passing woodland on the north.
Scratchface Lane at Kitlake The lane has been metalled to this point.  now it becomes a green lane for about a mile running northwards.
Scratchface Lane at Kitlake
The lane has been metalled to this point. now it becomes a green lane for about a mile running northwards.
The road to Kitlake Beyond the gate the view extends towards the hills on the west of the River Exe around Thorverton
The road to Kitlake
Beyond the gate the view extends towards the hills on the west of the River Exe around Thorverton
Mid Devon : Scratchface Lane A small lane heading through the Mid Devon countryside.
Mid Devon : Scratchface Lane
A small lane heading through the Mid Devon countryside.
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Armour Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS9103 (Lat: 50.82136, Lng: -3.5456535)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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