Swinage Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Swinage Wood

Pool Below Woodlands Hill
Pool Below Woodlands Hill Credit: Chris Andrews

Swinage Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a captivating natural paradise that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The wood is situated in the heart of the Somerset Levels, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.

Swinage Wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provided by these trees offers shade and shelter, making it an ideal habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Visitors to the wood can expect to encounter an array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The woodland floor is adorned with an enchanting carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking sight. Other wildflowers, such as primroses and wild garlic, can also be found, adding bursts of color to the verdant surroundings. The wood is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and soak in its natural beauty.

Swinage Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and families alike. The peaceful ambiance and stunning scenery make it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic surrounded by nature's serenity. The wood is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring the preservation of its biodiversity and the safeguarding of its natural charm for generations to come.

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Swinage Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.14362/-3.2117943 or Grid Reference ST1538. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pool Below Woodlands Hill
Pool Below Woodlands Hill
Track on Lower Hare Knap
Track on Lower Hare Knap
Holford : The Triangle A grassy area at the road junction.
Holford : The Triangle
A grassy area at the road junction.
Holford : Stowey Lane Looking along the country lane.
Holford : Stowey Lane
Looking along the country lane.
Holford : Grassy Field Looking across the countryside.
Holford : Grassy Field
Looking across the countryside.
Holford : Footpath A footpath heads up the hill from here.
Holford : Footpath
A footpath heads up the hill from here.
Holford : Woods Looking to the trees in the woods.
Holford : Woods
Looking to the trees in the woods.
Holford : Footpath A footpath heads up Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath
A footpath heads up Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath A footpath heads up Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath
A footpath heads up Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath A footpath heads down Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath
A footpath heads down Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath A footpath heads up Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath
A footpath heads up Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath A footpath heads down Woodlands Hill.
Holford : Footpath
A footpath heads down Woodlands Hill.
Holford: waterwheel at Combe House Hotel The 26’ diameter overshot waterwheel was cast by Bridgwater ironfounder H Culverwell & Co in 1892 to replace an earlier wheel. It was used to grind oak bark for the tannery complex established here in the 1840s by James Hayman. When the tannery closed in 1900 the waterwheel was adapted to other uses such as grinding grain for grist, cutting chaff, chopping apples for the cider press and generating electricity. It also cracked stones in a nearby quarry. The gearing survives too. Combe House Hotel is open to non residents for lunches and teas
Holford: waterwheel at Combe House Hotel
The 26’ diameter overshot waterwheel was cast by Bridgwater ironfounder H Culverwell & Co in 1892 to replace an earlier wheel. It was used to grind oak bark for the tannery complex established here in the 1840s by James Hayman. When the tannery closed in 1900 the waterwheel was adapted to other uses such as grinding grain for grist, cutting chaff, chopping apples for the cider press and generating electricity. It also cracked stones in a nearby quarry. The gearing survives too. Combe House Hotel is open to non residents for lunches and teas
Hodder's Combe. Ancient oak woodland lines the combe bottom.
Hodder's Combe.
Ancient oak woodland lines the combe bottom.
Silk Mills, Holford
Silk Mills, Holford
Hawthorn tree above Lady's Edge Climbing up on the path above Lady's Edge, a view back to the ridges of the Quantocks, with a hawthorn tree nicely placed for foreground interest.
Hawthorn tree above Lady's Edge
Climbing up on the path above Lady's Edge, a view back to the ridges of the Quantocks, with a hawthorn tree nicely placed for foreground interest.
Entrance to Combe House Hotel Looking back towards the road from the front of the hotel.
Entrance to Combe House Hotel
Looking back towards the road from the front of the hotel.
Stream in Holford Combe This stream used to drive the watermill at what is now Castle Combe Hotel.
Stream in Holford Combe
This stream used to drive the watermill at what is now Castle Combe Hotel.
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Swinage Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST1538 (Lat: 51.14362, Lng: -3.2117943)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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