Collinshayne Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon Mid Devon

England

Collinshayne Copse

Hemyock: approaching Culm Bridge Looking north east with Culm Bridge Mill, now a private house, on the right, through the trees. This mill was latterly powered by a turbine fed by a leat from the combined waters of the Madford and Bolham rivers. Some machinery survives too and the structure is listed. Over the bridge the left turn leads to Clayhidon — Hemyock: approaching Culm Bridge Credit: Martin Bodman

Collinshayne Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Devon, England. Situated just outside the quaint village of Collinshayne, the copse encompasses an area of approximately 50 acres, making it a significant natural feature in the region. The copse is part of a larger forested area and is well-known for its diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is predominantly made up of mature oak trees, their towering branches providing a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a tranquil and shaded environment below. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the copse's natural beauty. Walking through the copse, visitors can enjoy the peaceful sounds of birdsong and the occasional rustling of small mammals.

Collinshayne Copse is also home to a variety of wildlife. Deer, foxes, and badgers are frequently spotted, and the copse is a haven for birdwatchers, with species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes making their home in the trees. The copse is also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, who can explore the numerous walking trails and experience the copse's tranquil atmosphere.

The copse is accessible through a well-maintained footpath that winds its way through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. There are also designated picnic areas and seating scattered throughout the copse, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

In conclusion, Collinshayne Copse is a beautiful woodland in Devon, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and connect with nature. Its diverse range of flora and fauna, combined with its tranquil atmosphere, makes it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Collinshayne Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.897643/-3.211085 or Grid Reference ST1411. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hemyock: approaching Culm Bridge

Looking north east with Culm Bridge Mill, now a private house, on the right, through the trees. This mill was latterly powered by a turbine fed by a leat from the combined waters of the Madford and Bolham rivers. Some machinery survives too and the structure is listed. Over the bridge the left turn leads to Clayhidon

Martin Bodman

Hemyock: bluebell walk

In the private grounds of Pikes Cottage at Madford where 19 acres of woods and 6 acres of cultivated garden are open to members of the public on certain summer weekends under The National Gardens Scheme - gardens open for charity. The Times featured the estate in 2004. Looking south

Martin Bodman

Hemyock: Scaddings

Prings and Scaddings was site of an 18th century tannery: ‘Devonshire. To be Let for a Term of 7 or 14 years, and entered upon immediately, all that Meffuage and Tenement called by the name of Prings and Scaddings, lately in the possession of Mr Clement Waldron, fituate at Madford, in the parifh of Hemiock .. comprifing of a Dwelling-houfe, Barn, and Outbuildings, and about twenty five acres of very good Orchard, Meadow and Pasture Land, well fituated for a Tannery, that Bufinefs having recently been carried on there ..’ [Exeter Flying Post 2 June 1796 p 2 col 3]. Situated by the Madford Water, a tributary of the Culm, and just downstream from Dunkeswell Abbey, it is very possible that there was originally a medieval tannery associated with the abbey here. Looking west-north-west

Martin Bodman

Clayhidon: overlooking the Bolham valley

Looking south west from a public footpath which runs along near the top of Bolham Hill to Ridgewood

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Clayhidon: near Burcombe Farm

Looking east by the beginning of the track leading to the farmhouse with a herd of Friesians in the field

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Clayhidon: track to Hole Farm

Looking east-north-east

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Dunkeswell: Madford valley

Looking west-north-west from an entrance to Abbotsford Farm. The Dunkeswell Abbey site lies a little upstream to the left of shot

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Dunkeswell: on Madford Hill

Looking south west. Typical landscape on the Blackdown Hills

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Dunkeswell: Abbey

With remains of the Cistercian abbey beyond the MPV. Beyond the white gates a path leads to the church of the Holy Trinity

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Dunkeswell: church path

By the site of Dunkeswell Abbey, the path leads to the church of the Holy Trinity. Looking east-north-east

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Dunkeswell: footpath to Stentwood

Looking south west from the lane between Dunkeswell Abbey and Dunkeswell village

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Dunkeswell: on Collard Hill

Gathering hay for silage. The tractor is pulling a new trailer with its own feed device. Useful. But it means that the tractor needs to empty the trailer after no more than a lap of an average-sized field, which is fine if the silage storage facility is near at hand. Looking east-south-east with Abbey Hill – above Dunkeswell Abbey – on the skyline

Martin Bodman