Painter's Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon Teignbridge

England

Painter's Wood

Poppies in barley, Powderham The field is bounded to the south by Powderham Park, and the heronry in its north-east corner — Poppies in barley, Powderham Credit: David Smith

Painter's Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting wood is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. It is nestled in the heart of the county, just a short distance from the charming village of Devon.

The wood is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which form a dense canopy overhead, creating a cool and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting ambiance.

Painter's Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a haven for wildlife. It provides a habitat for a variety of species, including squirrels, badgers, foxes, and a plethora of bird species. Ornithologists and birdwatchers are often drawn to the wood to catch a glimpse of the elusive woodpeckers and owls that call this place home.

The wood offers a range of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These trails wind through ancient trees, across babbling brooks, and past hidden clearings, offering breathtaking views along the way. It is a popular destination for hikers, joggers, and families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

In summary, Painter's Wood in Devon is a captivating forest that showcases the beauty of nature in all its glory. With its stunning landscape, abundant wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the English countryside.

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Painter's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.635334/-3.4512165 or Grid Reference SX9782. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Poppies in barley, Powderham

The field is bounded to the south by Powderham Park, and the heronry in its north-east corner

David Smith

Starcross - The Strand

Starcross is a popular commuter village for Exeter - the imposing white building that looks like an inn is an apartment block. Behind it is an Italianate pumping engine house, the best surviving building from Brunel's unsuccessful Atmospheric Railway. Link

Colin Smith

Starcross - Railway Station

The station can serve commuters travelling to and from nearby Exeter or Torbay, and also pedestrians taking the ferry across the Exe Estuary to and from Exmouth.

Colin Smith

Starcross - Ferry Terminal

Pedestrian ferries travel across the Exe Estuary between Exmouth and Starcross.

Colin Smith

Starcross - Jetty

This jetty juts out into the Exe Estuary and also houses the ferry terminal for pedestrians travelling by boat to and from Exmouth.

Colin Smith

Starcross - Ferry

The last ferry of the day from Exmouth has just arrived at Starcross. It crosses the Exe Estuary hourly.

Colin Smith

Starcross - Milestone

On the main road in central Starcross - 7 miles to Teignmouth, 8 miles to Exeter.

Colin Smith

Starcross - Exe Estuary

Yachts moored offshore from Starcross - seen from the pedestrian ferry to Exmouth.

Colin Smith

Starcross - Exe Estuary

Yachts moored offshore from Starcross - seen from the pedestrian ferry to Exmouth.

Colin Smith

Starcross - River Exe Cafe

"A unique wedding reception or private hire venue, moored on the beautiful Exe Estuary" - seen here from the Exmouth-Starcross ferry. Link

Colin Smith

Playing park off Well Street, Starcross

Provided by Starcross Parish Council. Next door, out of shot right, is Starcross Bowling Club.

Robin Stott

New Road, Starcross

As seen from the junction with A379 The Strand.

Robin Stott

Entry to a culvert under the railway, Starcross

It leads to the foreshore of the River Exe. On the left is the side of the pumping station for Brunel's South Devon Atmospheric Railway.

Robin Stott

Starcross Station

Looking down from the footbridge towards Dawlish Warren with the atmospheric railway engine house in the background. The station is nowadays unstaffed and is served mainly by local trains between Exeter and Paignton.

Stephen McKay

The Atmospheric Railway Inn, Starcross

Passers-by who have no knowledge of local railway history must be puzzled by the name of this pub which stands opposite Starcross station. While Isambard Kingdom Brunel is rightly revered as one of the finest Victorian engineers, he did not always get it right and his 'atmospheric railway' system can be counted as an abject failure. The idea was that trains could be propelled by means of a partial vacuum created in a pipe that ran along the railway; the rail vehicles were connected to the pipe using a piston and the pipe was sealed with a leather flap. A series of engine houses were built to create the vacuum using steam power. The system was employed on the line between Exeter and Teignmouth from September 1847 and extended to Newton Abbot the following January. Unfortunately it proved wholly unreliable and more costly than using conventional steam engines; it was completely abandoned in less than a year. At Starcross one of the engine houses still stands and the enterprise is remembered here.

Stephen McKay

The Atmospheric Railway Inn, Starcross

The pub sign shows how the atmospheric railway would have looked. For a wider view and some details of the atmospheric system see SX9781 : The Atmospheric Railway Inn, Starcross.

Stephen McKay

Starcross Station

With the tide in, platform 1 at Starcross station runs along the side of a wide expanse of water forming the Exe estuary.

Stephen McKay

Starcross Jetty

The facilities here in the Exe estuary are used by the Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club who also have use of the adjacent atmospheric railway engine house. In the summer months a ferry runs from here to Exmouth.

Stephen McKay

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Painter's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX9782 (Lat: 50.635334, Lng: -3.4512165)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Teignbridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall