Old Combe Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Old Combe Copse

Pitminster: The Queenâs Arms This is one of the earliest recorded mill sites in Somerset. A mill was extant here in 1036 when owned by St Swithun’s Priory, Winchester. A flour mill in 1804, the premises were later converted to a public house. The section nearest the camera looks more like a mill than a pub. — Pitminster: The Queenâs Arms Credit: Martin Bodman

Old Combe Copse is a beautiful wood located in Somerset, England. It is situated near the village of Combe Hay, approximately six miles south of Bath. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and hazel. These mature trees create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through to the woodland floor. This creates the perfect conditions for a wide variety of flora to thrive, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones.

Old Combe Copse is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Bird lovers will delight in the sight of various species, such as great tits, treecreepers, and nuthatches. Additionally, the wood provides a habitat for mammals like badgers, foxes, and deer, which can occasionally be spotted by lucky visitors.

Visitors to Old Combe Copse can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing them to explore the wood at their own pace. The tranquil atmosphere and the melodic chorus of birdsong create a sense of serenity that enchants all who visit.

Overall, Old Combe Copse is a picturesque and enchanting woodland that offers a delightful escape into nature. With its diverse flora and fauna, it is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and a perfect place for a peaceful stroll or a picnic surrounded by the beauty of the Somerset countryside.

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Old Combe Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.95757/-3.0983511 or Grid Reference ST2218. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pitminster: The Queenâs Arms

This is one of the earliest recorded mill sites in Somerset. A mill was extant here in 1036 when owned by St Swithun’s Priory, Winchester. A flour mill in 1804, the premises were later converted to a public house. The section nearest the camera looks more like a mill than a pub.

Martin Bodman

Corfe Farmland

Residential housing dotted on farmland on the outskirts of Corfe, Somerset.

John Allan

Curdleigh & Adcombe Hill

View, east-by-north across a small valley in the steep northern slopes of the Blackdown Hills

Derek Harper

Adcombe Wood

A bridlepath on the brink of the Blackdown Hills, with the gentle slopes of Adcombe Hill behind the trees on the right, while on the left Adcombe Wood plunges down the scarp into a side valley. View looking roughly north-west, probably from ST 224 178

Derek Harper

Murlinch Wood, Woodram

Looking northeast along the wooded scarp of the Blackdown Hills, with the fields around Woodram below, and the houses of Corfe village under Pickeridge Hill beyond. Taken from where Woodram Lane, here byway T 21/84, emerges from the woods. See also ST2218 : Fields southwest of Corfe.

Derek Harper