Ham Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Ham Copse

Thorne St Margaret St Margaret&#039;s Church. — Thorne St Margaret Credit: Wayland Smith

Ham Copse is a small woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, it is situated in the picturesque Somerset Levels, near the village of Ham. The copse is characterized by a mix of broadleaf trees, predominantly consisting of oak, ash, and beech.

The woodland is known for its rich biodiversity and serves as an important habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with bluebells and wild garlic during the spring months, providing a vibrant display of colors. In addition, the copse is home to a diverse range of bird species, including woodpeckers, tawny owls, and various songbirds.

Ham Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, offering peaceful walking trails amidst the tranquil surroundings. The well-maintained paths allow visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace, providing ample opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The copse also offers a picnic area, where visitors can relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the forest.

Managed by a local conservation group, Ham Copse is kept in a healthy condition through sustainable forestry practices. The group ensures that the woodland is properly maintained, balancing the needs of conservation with the enjoyment of visitors. Regular tree planting initiatives are undertaken to enhance the biodiversity of the copse and encourage the growth of native species.

Overall, Ham Copse is a charming woodland retreat that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking solace in the heart of the Somerset countryside.

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Thorne St Margaret St Margaret&#039;s Church.

Thorne St Margaret

St Margaret's Church.

Entrance to Manor Farm Manor Farm, near Thorne St Margaret.

Entrance to Manor Farm

Manor Farm, near Thorne St Margaret.

Stawley: Cothay Manor The manor gardens are open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from April through to September. Also on bank holidays. Admission in 2005 – £4: no dogs. The manor house dates from the late 15th century

Stawley: Cothay Manor

The manor gardens are open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from April through to September. Also on bank holidays. Admission in 2005 – £4: no dogs. The manor house dates from the late 15th century

Langford Budville: Grand Western Canal at Higher Wellisford Here the canal ran in cutting, above and to the south of the river Tone. It was active from 1838 to 1867. A footpath now runs its course. Looking east

Langford Budville: Grand Western Canal at Higher Wellisford

Here the canal ran in cutting, above and to the south of the river Tone. It was active from 1838 to 1867. A footpath now runs its course. Looking east

Stawley: barns at Kittisford Barton On the lane known as Cockland Hill

Stawley: barns at Kittisford Barton

On the lane known as Cockland Hill

Bathealton: raised churchyard The church, dedicated to St Bartholomew, is a 19th century rebuilding

Bathealton: raised churchyard

The church, dedicated to St Bartholomew, is a 19th century rebuilding

Bathealton: Leigh Farm A pond to the south west of the farm fed a leat which powered a waterwheel here. A public footpath passes both pond and farm – at this point using the lane leading to the farm – but the wheel and machinery it drove have long gone

Bathealton: Leigh Farm

A pond to the south west of the farm fed a leat which powered a waterwheel here. A public footpath passes both pond and farm – at this point using the lane leading to the farm – but the wheel and machinery it drove have long gone

Thorne St Margaret: lane through Piley Copse Looking north west. Small ponds by the lane have recently been cleared of surrounding trees

Thorne St Margaret: lane through Piley Copse

Looking north west. Small ponds by the lane have recently been cleared of surrounding trees

Stawley: by Lutley Bridge On the left of this shot is a long ford: it leads to Poleshill, and brings water from Bathealton. In the centre a footbridge also leads to Poleshill and to the right is a post box built into the parapet of Lutley Bridge. The Tone, on the right, having run north from Greenham, swings sharply here to run south east towards Wellisford and Harpford Bridge. Looking east

Stawley: by Lutley Bridge

On the left of this shot is a long ford: it leads to Poleshill, and brings water from Bathealton. In the centre a footbridge also leads to Poleshill and to the right is a post box built into the parapet of Lutley Bridge. The Tone, on the right, having run north from Greenham, swings sharply here to run south east towards Wellisford and Harpford Bridge. Looking east

Langford Budville: old bridge at Lower Wellisford Part of the arch survives on what was presumably an old crossing of the River Tone. Looking south from a point a little to the east of Wellisford Manor

Langford Budville: old bridge at Lower Wellisford

Part of the arch survives on what was presumably an old crossing of the River Tone. Looking south from a point a little to the east of Wellisford Manor

Thorne St Margaret: Thorne Manor Earlier known as Manor Farm, it dates from the 16th century. A horse engine was used for thrashing wheat here in the 19th century

Thorne St Margaret: Thorne Manor

Earlier known as Manor Farm, it dates from the 16th century. A horse engine was used for thrashing wheat here in the 19th century

Thorne St Margaret: limekiln near Piley Copse On the edge of a field with access permitted under DEFRA’s farm conservation scheme – until September 2011. Looking south west

Thorne St Margaret: limekiln near Piley Copse

On the edge of a field with access permitted under DEFRA’s farm conservation scheme – until September 2011. Looking south west

Stawley: Tone valley near Kittisford Mill North of Cothay Manor: the Tone flows north towards Lutley Bridge where it turns sharply to the south east

Stawley: Tone valley near Kittisford Mill

North of Cothay Manor: the Tone flows north towards Lutley Bridge where it turns sharply to the south east

Stawley: house at Kittisford Mill This was in all probability the mill proprietor’s house at one time. Looking north west. Only a remnant of the mill remains, out of shot, to the left. It was powered by a leat from a weir on the river Tone

Stawley: house at Kittisford Mill

This was in all probability the mill proprietor’s house at one time. Looking north west. Only a remnant of the mill remains, out of shot, to the left. It was powered by a leat from a weir on the river Tone

Thorne St Margaret: lane from Wellisford Looking south east

Thorne St Margaret: lane from Wellisford

Looking south east

Langford Budville: view north to Wellisford and Poleshill Seen from the lane to Thorne St Margaret

Langford Budville: view north to Wellisford and Poleshill

Seen from the lane to Thorne St Margaret

Stawley: the Tone valley near Kittisford Looking south east from a point above Kittisford Mill. Beyond the first field the Tone flows north - to the left - before running south east for Wellisford. The roofs and chimneys of buildings at Wellisford – the further one is Wellisford Manor – can be seen on the left. In the distance stand the Blackdowns

Stawley: the Tone valley near Kittisford

Looking south east from a point above Kittisford Mill. Beyond the first field the Tone flows north - to the left - before running south east for Wellisford. The roofs and chimneys of buildings at Wellisford – the further one is Wellisford Manor – can be seen on the left. In the distance stand the Blackdowns

Langford Budville: edge of Coramâs Wood On a possible deer track as the path seemingly leads nowhere and is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1: 25,000. On the edge of Langford Heathfield, now largely a nature reserve

Langford Budville: edge of Coramâs Wood

On a possible deer track as the path seemingly leads nowhere and is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1: 25,000. On the edge of Langford Heathfield, now largely a nature reserve

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Ham Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST0922 (Lat: 50.995253, Lng: -3.2978424)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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