Five Acre Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Five Acre Copse

Kingston St Mary: Fennington Farm Looking north-north-east towards quite a sizeable farm complex
Kingston St Mary: Fennington Farm Credit: Martin Bodman

Five Acre Copse, located in Somerset, is a picturesque wood encompassing an area of approximately five acres. Situated in the southwestern part of England, this forested area is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The copse is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing ample shade and shelter for various wildlife species. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, contributing to the copse's vibrant and enchanting atmosphere.

This woodland is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it supports a wide range of animal species. Visitors are likely to spot various birds, including robins, woodpeckers, and owls, as well as mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer. The copse also serves as a habitat for numerous insects, including butterflies and dragonflies.

Five Acre Copse offers a tranquil and serene environment, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers seeking a peaceful retreat. The copse is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the forest. The trails wind through the trees, offering glimpses of sun-dappled glades and babbling brooks.

In addition to its natural beauty, Five Acre Copse also holds historical significance. It is believed that the copse has been present for centuries, serving as a valuable resource for timber and firewood in the past.

Overall, Five Acre Copse is an idyllic woodland paradise, offering a diverse ecosystem, scenic trails, and a peaceful ambiance, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts in Somerset.

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Five Acre Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.074133/-3.1478568 or Grid Reference ST1931. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kingston St Mary: Fennington Farm Looking north-north-east towards quite a sizeable farm complex
Kingston St Mary: Fennington Farm
Looking north-north-east towards quite a sizeable farm complex
Sheep and Buncombe Wood The southern end of the Quantock Hills.
Sheep and Buncombe Wood
The southern end of the Quantock Hills.
Muddy track at Buncombe Wood Also a public right of way.
Muddy track at Buncombe Wood
Also a public right of way.
The southern end of the Quantock Hills, near Kingston St. Mary Taken from the road to Ivyton Farm.
The southern end of the Quantock Hills, near Kingston St. Mary
Taken from the road to Ivyton Farm.
Ford across the bridleway to Broomfield Close to Raswell Farm
Ford across the bridleway to Broomfield
Close to Raswell Farm
Tetton House A very secluded house, not visible from any public road. Photo taken from a public footpath across Tetton Park.
Tetton House
A very secluded house, not visible from any public road. Photo taken from a public footpath across Tetton Park.
Hillside above Raswell Farm
Hillside above Raswell Farm
Bridleway above Raswell Bridleway 4/32 descends towards the Kingston Stream valley at Raswell. The hill on the left is crowned by Ball Covert. On the right in the distance is Buncombe Wood (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST2032">ST2032</a>).
Bridleway above Raswell
Bridleway 4/32 descends towards the Kingston Stream valley at Raswell. The hill on the left is crowned by Ball Covert. On the right in the distance is Buncombe Wood (see ST2032).
Ford and Raswell House A view from the other direction of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/217462">ST2131 : Ford across the bridleway to Broomfield</a>, with Bridleway 4/32, followed by the Macmillan Way West, fording the Kingston Stream. A variety of stepping stone crossing on the left. Details of Raswell House are at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=269262&mode=adv" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=269262&mode=adv">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>
Ford and Raswell House
A view from the other direction of ST2131 : Ford across the bridleway to Broomfield, with Bridleway 4/32, followed by the Macmillan Way West, fording the Kingston Stream. A variety of stepping stone crossing on the left. Details of Raswell House are at LinkExternal link
Ford below Raswell House A similar view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/217462">ST2131 : Ford across the bridleway to Broomfield</a> of the ford shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1129341">ST2131 : Ford and Raswell House</a>, showing the miniature waterfall by which Kingston Stream drops into it.

On top of the left hill is part of the large Buncombe Wood; the wood to its right is unnamed on maps.
Ford below Raswell House
A similar view to ST2131 : Ford across the bridleway to Broomfield of the ford shown in ST2131 : Ford and Raswell House, showing the miniature waterfall by which Kingston Stream drops into it. On top of the left hill is part of the large Buncombe Wood; the wood to its right is unnamed on maps.
Approaching Raswell House Bridleway 4/31, followed by the Macmillan Way West and the Quantock Greenway, drops to cross the road from Buncombe Hill to Kingston St Mary at Raswell House.
Approaching Raswell House
Bridleway 4/31, followed by the Macmillan Way West and the Quantock Greenway, drops to cross the road from Buncombe Hill to Kingston St Mary at Raswell House.
Road above Raswell The road from Kingston St. Mary crosses the northeast corner of the square as it pursues the side of the Kingston Steam valley and approaches Buncombe Hill, where it will climb through Buncombe Wood (background, largely in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST2132">ST2132</a> here). Taken from Bridleway 4/31 - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1129484">ST2131 : Approaching Raswell House</a>.
Road above Raswell
The road from Kingston St. Mary crosses the northeast corner of the square as it pursues the side of the Kingston Steam valley and approaches Buncombe Hill, where it will climb through Buncombe Wood (background, largely in ST2132 here). Taken from Bridleway 4/31 - see ST2131 : Approaching Raswell House.
Quantock Greenway The Way follows bridleway 4/31 (also followed by the Macmillan Way West) up a sunken section to meet Cushuish Lane. This is close to the spot from where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1129487">ST2031 : Road above Raswell</a> was taken.
Quantock Greenway
The Way follows bridleway 4/31 (also followed by the Macmillan Way West) up a sunken section to meet Cushuish Lane. This is close to the spot from where ST2031 : Road above Raswell was taken.
Countryside near Ivyton Farm A view from a gateway on Cushuish Lane. A valley drops from the farm (just off to the right) down the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills.
Countryside near Ivyton Farm
A view from a gateway on Cushuish Lane. A valley drops from the farm (just off to the right) down the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills.
Woodland near Cushuish Looking across a sprouting winter cereal field from Cushuish Lane, here a restricted byway (T9/12, followed by the Quantock Greenway). The unnamed woods are around a steep little valley carrying a stream down towards Yarford.
Woodland near Cushuish
Looking across a sprouting winter cereal field from Cushuish Lane, here a restricted byway (T9/12, followed by the Quantock Greenway). The unnamed woods are around a steep little valley carrying a stream down towards Yarford.
Footpath in Buncombe Wood Broomfield footpath 3, which has climbed very steeply out of the head of the Kingston Stream valley, runs almost level through conifer woodland towards the Merridge Hill / Buncombe -  Cothelstone county road.
Footpath in Buncombe Wood
Broomfield footpath 3, which has climbed very steeply out of the head of the Kingston Stream valley, runs almost level through conifer woodland towards the Merridge Hill / Buncombe - Cothelstone county road.
Road north of Kingston St Mary
Road north of Kingston St Mary
Trees near Tetton Farm The fields within Tetton Park are scattered with trees, as befits parkland.
Trees near Tetton Farm
The fields within Tetton Park are scattered with trees, as befits parkland.
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Five Acre Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST1931 (Lat: 51.074133, Lng: -3.1478568)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.074133,-3.1478568
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: 51.0698374/-3.1480569
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
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: 51.070723/-3.1478884
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
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: 51.0703065/-3.1481065
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