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Higher Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Higher Wood

Train entering Crowcombe Heathfield station GWR 'Manor' 4-6-0 No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' entering Crowcombe Heathfield station on the West Somerset Railway with a train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. The GWR 'Manor' class locomotives were a useful mixed traffic engine, designed by Charles Collett prior to WW2. Thirty locomotives were built, and nine survive - they are ideal engines for use on preserved railways.
Train entering Crowcombe Heathfield station Credit: Bob Walters

Higher Wood is a dense forest located in Somerset, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is known for its abundant wildlife and scenic beauty. The forest is situated in a rural setting, encompassing both hilly and flat terrain.

Covered with a variety of trees, including oak, beech, and pine, Higher Wood boasts a rich biodiversity. This diversity of flora provides a suitable habitat for numerous species of animals. Visitors to the forest can spot various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and finches. Additionally, small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs can be observed scurrying amidst the undergrowth.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural wonders of Higher Wood. These trails are well-maintained and provide opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. The forest also features picnic areas, providing a serene setting for outdoor meals and relaxation.

Higher Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking outdoor activities. Its tranquil ambiance and picturesque scenery make it an ideal spot for photography and nature walks. The forest provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

Moreover, Higher Wood is known for its conservation efforts and sustainable management practices. The forest authorities work diligently to preserve the ecosystem and protect its inhabitants. This commitment to conservation ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the splendor of Higher Wood.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.103295/-3.2529319 or Grid Reference ST1234. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Train entering Crowcombe Heathfield station GWR 'Manor' 4-6-0 No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' entering Crowcombe Heathfield station on the West Somerset Railway with a train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. The GWR 'Manor' class locomotives were a useful mixed traffic engine, designed by Charles Collett prior to WW2. Thirty locomotives were built, and nine survive - they are ideal engines for use on preserved railways.
Train entering Crowcombe Heathfield station
GWR 'Manor' 4-6-0 No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' entering Crowcombe Heathfield station on the West Somerset Railway with a train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. The GWR 'Manor' class locomotives were a useful mixed traffic engine, designed by Charles Collett prior to WW2. Thirty locomotives were built, and nine survive - they are ideal engines for use on preserved railways.
Gateway to Homeleigh Meadow Access on to public right of way footpath reference WL5/8 is to the right of the field gate at Homeleigh Meadow. The Quantock Hills can be seen in the gap between the trees in the distance.
Gateway to Homeleigh Meadow
Access on to public right of way footpath reference WL5/8 is to the right of the field gate at Homeleigh Meadow. The Quantock Hills can be seen in the gap between the trees in the distance.
Male blackcap warbler First blackcap of the Spring heard singing on Station Road, Crowcombe Heathfield. Some blackcaps are now permanent residents in Great Britain.
Male blackcap warbler
First blackcap of the Spring heard singing on Station Road, Crowcombe Heathfield. Some blackcaps are now permanent residents in Great Britain.
Oil Beetle The scarce oil beetle, spotted on the road in Crowcombe Heathfield. See link for more information about this iridescent creature <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.buglife.org.uk/projects/oil-beetle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.buglife.org.uk/projects/oil-beetle">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>.
Oil Beetle
The scarce oil beetle, spotted on the road in Crowcombe Heathfield. See link for more information about this iridescent creature LinkExternal link.
Snowy morning at Crowcombe Heathfield railway station Wintery scene at Crowcombe Heathfield railway station, on The West Somerset Railway. The platform, running-in board and rails are covered with a light dusting of snow.
Snowy morning at Crowcombe Heathfield railway station
Wintery scene at Crowcombe Heathfield railway station, on The West Somerset Railway. The platform, running-in board and rails are covered with a light dusting of snow.
Frozen signals Snow covered signal arms and gantry at Crowcombe Heathfield railway station on The West Somerset Railway. Luckily, no passenger services were running on this day.
Frozen signals
Snow covered signal arms and gantry at Crowcombe Heathfield railway station on The West Somerset Railway. Luckily, no passenger services were running on this day.
The results of a windy day (1) Storm Eunice blew this tree down across both tracks at Crowcombe Heathfield station on The West Somerset Railway. The running in name board, support posts and Victorian lamp post suffered some damage as a result. Although train services are not running at the moment, the cutting back gang managed to clear the line the next day.
The results of a windy day (1)
Storm Eunice blew this tree down across both tracks at Crowcombe Heathfield station on The West Somerset Railway. The running in name board, support posts and Victorian lamp post suffered some damage as a result. Although train services are not running at the moment, the cutting back gang managed to clear the line the next day.
The results of a windy day (2) Storm Eunice blew this tree down, across the un-named lane that runs from the A358 at Red Post to Lydeard St. Lawrence. These local men wasted no time clearing away the trunk and branches, working hard to keep the lane open for road users. This image was taken in the afternoon, after the wind had died down somewhat.
The results of a windy day (2)
Storm Eunice blew this tree down, across the un-named lane that runs from the A358 at Red Post to Lydeard St. Lawrence. These local men wasted no time clearing away the trunk and branches, working hard to keep the lane open for road users. This image was taken in the afternoon, after the wind had died down somewhat.
The results of a windy day (3) Storm Eunice blew this tree down across both tracks at Crowcombe Heathfield station on The West Somerset Railway. The running in name board, support posts and Victorian lamp post suffered some damage as a result. Although train services are not running at the moment, the cutting back gang managed to clear the line the next day.
The results of a windy day (3)
Storm Eunice blew this tree down across both tracks at Crowcombe Heathfield station on The West Somerset Railway. The running in name board, support posts and Victorian lamp post suffered some damage as a result. Although train services are not running at the moment, the cutting back gang managed to clear the line the next day.
The platform and station building, Crowcombe Heathfield station The view is taken from a train heading for Minehead, on the West Somerset Railway.
The platform and station building, Crowcombe Heathfield station
The view is taken from a train heading for Minehead, on the West Somerset Railway.
Station building, Crowcombe Heathfield station The view was taken from a train heading for Minehead, on the West Somerset Railway.
Station building, Crowcombe Heathfield station
The view was taken from a train heading for Minehead, on the West Somerset Railway.
The end of the platform and passenger crossing, Crowcombe Heathfield station
The end of the platform and passenger crossing, Crowcombe Heathfield station
White trout lily Erythonium albidum. This unusual plant was spotted under trees in undisturbed roadside verge. It is native to North America. It may be a garden escapee. It is also known as fawn lily, white dogs toothed violet, serpent's tongue, adder's tongue, deer tongue.
White trout lily
Erythonium albidum. This unusual plant was spotted under trees in undisturbed roadside verge. It is native to North America. It may be a garden escapee. It is also known as fawn lily, white dogs toothed violet, serpent's tongue, adder's tongue, deer tongue.
White saddle fungus This fairly common but unusual looking fungus was hiding in leaf litter. Not one for the table. See link for more information <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/helvella-crispa.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/helvella-crispa.php">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>.
White saddle fungus
This fairly common but unusual looking fungus was hiding in leaf litter. Not one for the table. See link for more information LinkExternal link.
Toadstool Mycena Rosea Not recommended for eating ! See link for more information about this pretty toadstool <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/mycena-rosea.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/mycena-rosea.php">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>.
Toadstool Mycena Rosea
Not recommended for eating ! See link for more information about this pretty toadstool LinkExternal link.
'Lady of Legend' approaches Crowcombe Heathfield, from the west
'Lady of Legend' approaches Crowcombe Heathfield, from the west
'Heritage' goods train heads for Minehead
'Heritage' goods train heads for Minehead
5199 with a 'heritage' goods train
5199 with a 'heritage' goods train
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Higher Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST1234 (Lat: 51.103295, Lng: -3.2529319)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

///impulsive.perused.contoured. Near Bishops Lydeard, Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.103295,-3.2529319
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.104844/-3.2594043
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Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Design: h-frame
Guyed: yes
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1041947/-3.258196
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Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1035459/-3.2578251
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Google Maps
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1016129/-3.2567865
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Google Maps
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1009888/-3.2564445
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Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1001551/-3.2559925
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Google Maps
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.0990957/-3.255432
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Access: private
Door: overhead
Entrance: yes
Motorcar: private
Lat/Long: 51.1029769/-3.2599221
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Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Guyed: yes
Location Transition: yes
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1029148/-3.2598683
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Google Maps
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1032979/-3.2593694
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Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Devices: 1
Frequency: 50
Guyed: yes
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Phases: 3
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 51.103591/-3.2595411
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