Hamlet's Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Hamlet's Wood

Lower Cock Farm 25 acre farm located on the edge of Sedgemoor D.C. The property is not grade listed but thought to be originally built around 1880. — Lower Cock Farm Credit: Iain Laslett

Hamlet's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Somerset, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is known for its dense vegetation, towering trees, and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The canopy of the forest is dominated by majestic oak, beech, and ash trees, which provide shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife. Rare and protected species such as the red deer, badgers, and foxes can often be spotted roaming freely within the wood. Additionally, the wood is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

Traversing through the wood, visitors can find numerous winding trails and footpaths that offer a chance to explore the beauty and serenity of the surroundings. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, creating a vivid and enchanting landscape.

Hamlet's Wood holds historical significance as well. It is believed to have been a hunting ground for noble families in the past, and remnants of ancient structures can still be found within the wood, adding an air of mystery and intrigue.

Whether one seeks solitude amidst nature or wishes to embark on an adventure, Hamlet's Wood offers an idyllic setting to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse oneself in the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.173252/-3.0880771 or Grid Reference ST2442. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Cock Farm 25 acre farm located on the edge of Sedgemoor D.C. The property is not grade listed but thought to be originally built around 1880.

Lower Cock Farm

25 acre farm located on the edge of Sedgemoor D.C. The property is not grade listed but thought to be originally built around 1880.

Lower Cock Lane Easterly end of Lower Cock Lane. A country track single lane leading to Lower Cock Farm.

Lower Cock Lane

Easterly end of Lower Cock Lane. A country track single lane leading to Lower Cock Farm.

Hillside Farm, Cockwood

Hillside Farm, Cockwood

Combwich Pill Weaving its way through the village and just before the sluice.

Combwich Pill

Weaving its way through the village and just before the sluice.

Defibrillator in Combwich Now containing a defibrillator, the classic telephone box stands by the sub-station, which itself is very close to the South Moor Main Brook. This spot shows how the latter was re-routed from its natural path and sent past a sluice.

Defibrillator in Combwich

Now containing a defibrillator, the classic telephone box stands by the sub-station, which itself is very close to the South Moor Main Brook. This spot shows how the latter was re-routed from its natural path and sent past a sluice.

Please don't cut me down! A hand-painted sign on the tree makes for pitiful reading.

Please don't cut me down!

A hand-painted sign on the tree makes for pitiful reading.

Waterside benchmark in Combwich Close to Combwich Pill is a set of steps for access to the boats; set into the concrete is a circular benchmark, typical of the type used by the Environment Agency. Oddly, it has no obvious markings that are the usual case.

Waterside benchmark in Combwich

Close to Combwich Pill is a set of steps for access to the boats; set into the concrete is a circular benchmark, typical of the type used by the Environment Agency. Oddly, it has no obvious markings that are the usual case.

Resting on Combwich Pill With the Parrett at low tide the boats in Combwich are sat on the mud. Flexible pathways are an essential requirement to access them.

Resting on Combwich Pill

With the Parrett at low tide the boats in Combwich are sat on the mud. Flexible pathways are an essential requirement to access them.

The Anchor Inn, Combwich The old watering hole is in Ship Lane, naturally.

The Anchor Inn, Combwich

The old watering hole is in Ship Lane, naturally.

Defibrillator on the Anchor Inn An unusually colourful A.E.D. on the side wall of the pub.

Defibrillator on the Anchor Inn

An unusually colourful A.E.D. on the side wall of the pub.

Welcome to Steart Marshes A sign denotes that the landscape will be given over more to wildlife. The path generally is close to the riverbanks.

Welcome to Steart Marshes

A sign denotes that the landscape will be given over more to wildlife. The path generally is close to the riverbanks.

A bench and bars on the Steart Marshes Somewhere to park the bikes and park the rear ends whilst in the Marshes.

A bench and bars on the Steart Marshes

Somewhere to park the bikes and park the rear ends whilst in the Marshes.

If you seek a hide The Steart Marshes are a wildlife reserve, principally for the various birds and waterfowl that inhabit the reaches around the River Parrett. Here on the path is a handy and sturdy lookout, with helpful information boards - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7474966">ST2543 : Identifying the little brown jobs</a>.

If you seek a hide

The Steart Marshes are a wildlife reserve, principally for the various birds and waterfowl that inhabit the reaches around the River Parrett. Here on the path is a handy and sturdy lookout, with helpful information boards - see ST2543 : Identifying the little brown jobs.

Identifying the little brown jobs The elevated bird hide is open to the elements and all visitors. To aid the bird-watching, it has information boards with images to aid spotting. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7474965">ST2543 : If you seek a hide</a> for a look at the open air hide.

Identifying the little brown jobs

The elevated bird hide is open to the elements and all visitors. To aid the bird-watching, it has information boards with images to aid spotting. See ST2543 : If you seek a hide for a look at the open air hide.

Identifying the birds by their appearance The really keen twitchers will doubtless identify birds from their droppings. At least the birds are definitely here and make use of the hide.

Identifying the birds by their appearance

The really keen twitchers will doubtless identify birds from their droppings. At least the birds are definitely here and make use of the hide.

Signpost on the Steart Marshes A sturdy pole with stainless steel fittings and recessed wooden arms.

Signpost on the Steart Marshes

A sturdy pole with stainless steel fittings and recessed wooden arms.

Letterbox at Crossway An old Victorian letterbox is set into the wall of a cottage. See VVVV for a location view.

Letterbox at Crossway

An old Victorian letterbox is set into the wall of a cottage. See VVVV for a location view.

Crossway Cottages A small group of houses near Otterhampton, one with a Victorian letterbox. See VVVV for a closer look at the inset box.

Crossway Cottages

A small group of houses near Otterhampton, one with a Victorian letterbox. See VVVV for a closer look at the inset box.

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Hamlet's Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST2442 (Lat: 51.173252, Lng: -3.0880771)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.173252,-3.0880771

Colour: grey

Design: three-level

Height: 44.29

Line Attachment: suspension

Material: metal

Operator: National Grid

Operator Wikidata: Q1465461

Power: tower

Ref: VQ017

Source: Bing

Source Ref: Bing

Start Date: 1968

Structure: lattice

Lat/Long: 51.1719264/-3.0890896

Colour: grey

Design: three-level

Height: 37.44

Line Attachment: suspension

Material: metal

Operator: National Grid

Operator Wikidata: Q1465461

Power: tower

Ref: VQ018

Source: Bing

Source Ref: Bing

Start Date: 1968

Structure: lattice

Lat/Long: 51.1714024/-3.0856843

Colour: grey

Design: three-level

Height: 37.55

Line Attachment: suspension

Material: metal

Operator: National Grid

Operator Wikidata: Q1465461

Power: tower

Ref: VQ016

Source: Bing

Source Ref: Bing

Start Date: 1968

Structure: lattice

Lat/Long: 51.1743732/-3.0920144

Firgrove Covert

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 51.1731382/-3.0850832

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