Clay Close Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Clay Close Copse

Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west — Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Credit: Martin Bodman

Clay Close Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a tranquil haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The copse is situated near the village of Clay Close, which is known for its rural charm and stunning landscapes.

The woodland itself is characterized by its diverse and rich ecosystem. It is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a dense canopy and create a shady and cool environment. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the copse.

Clay Close Copse is home to a variety of wildlife species. It serves as a habitat for numerous birds, including woodpeckers, jays, and tawny owls. The woodland also supports a thriving population of mammals, such as badgers, foxes, and deer. Exploring the copse presents an opportunity to spot these creatures in their natural habitat.

The copse features several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. These paths wind through the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of quaint cottages nestled amongst the trees. The serene atmosphere and the calming sound of rustling leaves make Clay Close Copse a perfect destination for peaceful walks and relaxation.

Overall, Clay Close Copse is a hidden gem in Somerset, offering a slice of untouched nature and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the serenity of the forest, this woodland provides an idyllic retreat for all who venture into its depths.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.909046/-2.9573919 or Grid Reference ST3212. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west

Chard: Hornsbury Watermill

Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west

Thatched farmhouse at Sea The grid line runs along the road at Sea, and this farmhouse is on the south side. Sea probably means island, and the presence of sandbags at some doorways indicates the likelihood of flooding here.

Thatched farmhouse at Sea

The grid line runs along the road at Sea, and this farmhouse is on the south side. Sea probably means island, and the presence of sandbags at some doorways indicates the likelihood of flooding here.

Disused railway cycleway, Donyatt The disused railway line from Chard to Ilminster is a useful cycle route avoiding the busy A358 (although further south the main road itself follows the course of the railway), and forms part of the incomplete Wessex Way Cycle Route. Looking south from the junction with the Sea-Donyatt footpath.

Disused railway cycleway, Donyatt

The disused railway line from Chard to Ilminster is a useful cycle route avoiding the busy A358 (although further south the main road itself follows the course of the railway), and forms part of the incomplete Wessex Way Cycle Route. Looking south from the junction with the Sea-Donyatt footpath.

Church tower and almshouse, Donyatt The tower of St Mary&#039;s church appears above one of the C17 almshouses with their mullioned windows.

Church tower and almshouse, Donyatt

The tower of St Mary's church appears above one of the C17 almshouses with their mullioned windows.

Thatched cottage, Donyatt Double glazing an unfortunate necessity for this cottage right on the busy A358.

Thatched cottage, Donyatt

Double glazing an unfortunate necessity for this cottage right on the busy A358.

Orchard, Horton Fairly crowded orchard on footpath from A303 at east end of village.

Orchard, Horton

Fairly crowded orchard on footpath from A303 at east end of village.

Field beside Greenway Lane Greenway Lane runs behind the hedge on the right, heading towards Clayhanger.

Field beside Greenway Lane

Greenway Lane runs behind the hedge on the right, heading towards Clayhanger.

Trees by the River Isle The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163">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> .

Trees by the River Isle

The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in Link

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Holemoor Farm Some of the farm buildings seen across a field on the slopes of the Isle valley from the shade of an oak on the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common.

Holemoor Farm

Some of the farm buildings seen across a field on the slopes of the Isle valley from the shade of an oak on the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common.

Cottage at Clayhanger Common Moor Cottage is by a lane junction; the photo was taken from beneath an oak beside another lane junction. The lane in front of the cottage runs parallel to the A358.

Cottage at Clayhanger Common

Moor Cottage is by a lane junction; the photo was taken from beneath an oak beside another lane junction. The lane in front of the cottage runs parallel to the A358.

Peasmarsh Holly Farm and an adjoining cottage seen across meadows in the Isle valley from a layby using the former course of the A358.

Peasmarsh

Holly Farm and an adjoining cottage seen across meadows in the Isle valley from a layby using the former course of the A358.

Willett's Copse The wood is seen across a field beside Chilworthy Lane, which runs along to the right. A piece of farm machinery rests beside the nettles.

Willett's Copse

The wood is seen across a field beside Chilworthy Lane, which runs along to the right. A piece of farm machinery rests beside the nettles.

Crock Street The name presumably reflects the existence of pottery sites and kilns in the neighbourhood. The signpost seem to have lost two of its arms; Stibbear Lane, straight ahead past the attractive stone farmhouse at Crock Street Farm, leads to the A358 near Donyatt, having come down from the Blackdown Hills at Sticklepath, while the left turn goes to Horton.

Crock Street

The name presumably reflects the existence of pottery sites and kilns in the neighbourhood. The signpost seem to have lost two of its arms; Stibbear Lane, straight ahead past the attractive stone farmhouse at Crock Street Farm, leads to the A358 near Donyatt, having come down from the Blackdown Hills at Sticklepath, while the left turn goes to Horton.

Lane to Crock Street The lane is dropping the last few metres of its descent from the Blackdown Hills at Combe Beacon.

Lane to Crock Street

The lane is dropping the last few metres of its descent from the Blackdown Hills at Combe Beacon.

Southeast from Barley Hill A view across a valley on the eastern slopes of the Blackdown Hills, which drains (to the left) into the River Isle. The woods on the far side are Rookery Coppice and Ramshill Copse, and they shelter the estate at Chilworthy House. Seen from the lane between Sticklepath and Crock Street, near Barley Hill Farm. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/481099">ST3112 : South from Barley Hill</a> for the view a little to the right, and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/481120">ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill</a> for a wide angle view including the landscape to the left of this one.

Southeast from Barley Hill

A view across a valley on the eastern slopes of the Blackdown Hills, which drains (to the left) into the River Isle. The woods on the far side are Rookery Coppice and Ramshill Copse, and they shelter the estate at Chilworthy House. Seen from the lane between Sticklepath and Crock Street, near Barley Hill Farm. See ST3112 : South from Barley Hill for the view a little to the right, and ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill for a wide angle view including the landscape to the left of this one.

South from Barley Hill Taken from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480906">ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill</a>, a view looking further to the right. The straight field boundary climbing the far hill forms the western edge of Ramshill Copse. Durdence Copse, in the valley, is largely hidden by the tree on the far side of the field in the foreground.

South from Barley Hill

Taken from the same spot as ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill, a view looking further to the right. The straight field boundary climbing the far hill forms the western edge of Ramshill Copse. Durdence Copse, in the valley, is largely hidden by the tree on the far side of the field in the foreground.

Field near Barley Hill Farm This is the eastern part of Hobbs&#039; Moor on the slopes of the Blackdown Hills. Taken from the same point as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/481099">ST3112 : South from Barley Hill</a>. The view extends across the upper part of the valley described in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480906">ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill</a> into ST3012.

Field near Barley Hill Farm

This is the eastern part of Hobbs' Moor on the slopes of the Blackdown Hills. Taken from the same point as ST3112 : South from Barley Hill. The view extends across the upper part of the valley described in ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill into ST3012.

Southeast from Barley Hill See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480906">ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill</a>, which is a close-up of the right-hand part of this view. Here the view extends further down the valley to the left, and the slopes north of Chilworthy House.

Southeast from Barley Hill

See ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill, which is a close-up of the right-hand part of this view. Here the view extends further down the valley to the left, and the slopes north of Chilworthy House.

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Clay Close Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST3212 (Lat: 50.909046, Lng: -2.9573919)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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