Boarpath Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Boarpath Wood

Somerset County Council fingerpost, A358-Stickle Hill junction SCC fingerpost condition in July 2021, prior to refurbishment. Located on the A358 near Crowcombe village, at the junction with Stickle Hill.
Somerset County Council fingerpost, A358-Stickle Hill junction Credit: Marika Reinholds

Boarpath Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere. The wood is easily accessible, situated just a few miles outside the town of Taunton.

The woodland consists primarily of ancient oak and beech trees, which provide a dense canopy and create a sheltered environment for a variety of plant and animal species. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during spring, adding to its enchanting charm.

A network of well-maintained footpaths meanders through Boarpath Wood, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. The paths wind through sun-dappled glades, over babbling brooks, and past moss-covered rocks, creating a sense of adventure and discovery.

Nature enthusiasts flock to the wood to observe its rich wildlife. The area is home to a wide range of fauna, including roe deer, badgers, foxes, and a plethora of bird species. Birdwatchers can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards among the treetops.

Boarpath Wood is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and photography. The peaceful ambiance and stunning scenery make it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation.

Owned and managed by a local conservation organization, Boarpath Wood is carefully preserved to maintain its natural integrity. The organization works to protect the woodland's fragile ecosystem, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy its beauty.

In summary, Boarpath Wood is a captivating woodland in Somerset, offering a haven of tranquility amidst its ancient trees, diverse wildlife, and scenic footpaths. A visit to this enchanting forest is sure to leave visitors rejuvenated and inspired by its natural wonders.

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Boarpath Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.112635/-3.2523988 or Grid Reference ST1235. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Somerset County Council fingerpost, A358-Stickle Hill junction SCC fingerpost condition in July 2021, prior to refurbishment. Located on the A358 near Crowcombe village, at the junction with Stickle Hill.
Somerset County Council fingerpost, A358-Stickle Hill junction
SCC fingerpost condition in July 2021, prior to refurbishment. Located on the A358 near Crowcombe village, at the junction with Stickle Hill.
Somerset County Council fingerpost, A358-Stickle Hill junction SCC fingerpost on the A358 near Crowcombe, at the junction with Stickle Hill, leading to the hamlet of Lawford. Fingerpost condition after being refurbished as part of SCC's fingerpost refurbishment project. Work completed in August 2021 by 2 volunteers working on behalf of Crowcombe Parish Council, which supplied all paints and consumables.
Somerset County Council fingerpost, A358-Stickle Hill junction
SCC fingerpost on the A358 near Crowcombe, at the junction with Stickle Hill, leading to the hamlet of Lawford. Fingerpost condition after being refurbished as part of SCC's fingerpost refurbishment project. Work completed in August 2021 by 2 volunteers working on behalf of Crowcombe Parish Council, which supplied all paints and consumables.
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.
SCC fingerpost near the hamlet of Lawford, Crowcombe parish The photograph, taken in September 2021, shows the latest condition of this Somerset County Council fingerpost, located at the junctions of Stickle Hill and Heddon Wood Lane. Although it is part of the SCC Fingerpost Restoration project, and is awaiting restoration by 2 volunteers working on behalf of Crowcombe parish, it is currently cordoned off by the SCC Highways Team (for safety reasons possibly - the post is very close to the edge of a steep drop of 10/15 foot to a stream below).
Other Geographers have previously recorded the post condition; in April 2009 (when it still has its 'CROWCOMBE' arm) and again in June 2018.
SCC fingerpost near the hamlet of Lawford, Crowcombe parish
The photograph, taken in September 2021, shows the latest condition of this Somerset County Council fingerpost, located at the junctions of Stickle Hill and Heddon Wood Lane. Although it is part of the SCC Fingerpost Restoration project, and is awaiting restoration by 2 volunteers working on behalf of Crowcombe parish, it is currently cordoned off by the SCC Highways Team (for safety reasons possibly - the post is very close to the edge of a steep drop of 10/15 foot to a stream below). Other Geographers have previously recorded the post condition; in April 2009 (when it still has its 'CROWCOMBE' arm) and again in June 2018.
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 (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.
Somerset County Council fingerpost - South of Heddon Oak-Water Lane junction A fingerpost was recently refurbished as part of the Somerset County Council fingerpost restoration project. Repainting was undertaken by 2 volunteers working on behalf of Crowcombe parish. A new 'Water Lane' arm was made and fitted to replace one that was snapped off years ago, probably by a large vehicle. The new arm, along with the paints and other materials needed was funded by Crowcombe parish council.

The post condition before refurbishment can be viewed on a previous Geographer's image, dating back to 5 June 2018.
Somerset County Council fingerpost - South of Heddon Oak-Water Lane junction
A fingerpost was recently refurbished as part of the Somerset County Council fingerpost restoration project. Repainting was undertaken by 2 volunteers working on behalf of Crowcombe parish. A new 'Water Lane' arm was made and fitted to replace one that was snapped off years ago, probably by a large vehicle. The new arm, along with the paints and other materials needed was funded by Crowcombe parish council. The post condition before refurbishment can be viewed on a previous Geographer's image, dating back to 5 June 2018.
Toadstool Mycena Rosea Not recommended for eating !
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Toadstool Mycena Rosea
Not recommended for eating ! See link for more information about this pretty toadstool LinkExternal link.
New barriers in the hamlet of Lawford, Crowcombe parish Replacement barriers were installed at the Stickle Hill - Heddon Wood Lane junction in early 2022 - behind the safety barriers is a sharp drop into a sunken stream. An earlier photograph, loaded in September 2021, shows the poor barrier condition at that time.
New barriers in the hamlet of Lawford, Crowcombe parish
Replacement barriers were installed at the Stickle Hill - Heddon Wood Lane junction in early 2022 - behind the safety barriers is a sharp drop into a sunken stream. An earlier photograph, loaded in September 2021, shows the poor barrier condition at that time.
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Boarpath Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST1235 (Lat: 51.112635, Lng: -3.2523988)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.112635,-3.2523988
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Devices: 1
Frequency: 50
Material: wood
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
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Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397866
Phases: 3
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 51.1122613/-3.2581048
Access: private
Door: overhead
Entrance: yes
Motorcar: private
Lat/Long: 51.1123691/-3.2582131
Access: private
Door: overhead
Entrance: yes
Motorcar: private
Lat/Long: 51.1117839/-3.2574438
Watering Place
Access: private
Lat/Long: 51.1135974/-3.2570829
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.1154681/-3.2524091
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: 51.1119455/-3.2592461
Addr Housename: Leigh Cottage
Lat/Long: 51.1165177/-3.2524287
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