Bere Mills Covert

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Bere Mills Covert

Oxenford House Attractive buildings in Ham stone near Dowlish Wake, the main C17-C18 house and cottage described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57238" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57238">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> — Oxenford House Credit: Derek Harper

Bere Mills Covert is a picturesque woodland area located in Covert, Somerset, England. This serene forest is known for its abundant wildlife, ancient trees, and tranquil atmosphere. Spanning over a large area, Bere Mills Covert is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a rich canopy of greenery throughout the year. The dense undergrowth and leaf litter create a fertile habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, including bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, which create a vibrant tapestry of colors during the spring season.

Birdwatchers can revel in the diverse avian population that calls Bere Mills Covert their home. Species such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and buzzards can often be spotted, along with smaller birds like tits and finches. The forest's tranquil setting also serves as a sanctuary for mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers, which can occasionally be glimpsed amidst the trees.

Visitors to Bere Mills Covert can enjoy peaceful walks along the winding footpaths that meander through the forest, offering a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature. The forest also features a picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by the sights and sounds of the woodland.

Bere Mills Covert is a hidden gem in Somerset, offering a tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and abundant wildlife make it a perfect destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the English countryside.

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Bere Mills Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.905325/-2.9248177 or Grid Reference ST3512. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oxenford House

Attractive buildings in Ham stone near Dowlish Wake, the main C17-C18 house and cottage described at Link

Derek Harper

Remains of Chard Canal near Dowlish Ford

The wooded line of the canal has here been made into a nature reserve.

Derek Harper

Herne Hill

Fields climb the southern slopes of Herne Hill, seen here from the Ilminster-Chard road.

Derek Harper

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.

Derek Harper

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.

Derek Harper

Squash Withy Bed

Now effective as a shelter belt, this woodland near Dowlish Wake presumably once consisted of willows.

Derek Harper

Cottage at Oxenford

With some modern conversions on the left. Seen from the lane from Dowlish Wake.

Derek Harper

C18 screen wall, Cricket Malherbie

Link

. Impressive finials and brickwork for a farm wall. The Manor Farm is opposite St Mary Magdalene church.

Derek Harper

Widgery Farm

Farm buildings by the lane between Dowlish Wake and Knowle St. Giles.

Derek Harper

Malherbie Court

Smart modern dwellings from farm buildings on Pinkham Hill, near Knowle St. Giles

Derek Harper

Peasmarsh

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

Derek Harper

Holly Farm

Another view, a little more in close-up, of the buildings shown in ST3312 : Peasmarsh, from another part of the same (quite long) layby.

Derek Harper

Frosty morning

Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009

John Walker

Winter scene

St Mary Magdalene church in the village of Cricket Malherbie

John Walker

The River Isle at Donyatt

Ken Grainger

The River Isle at Donyatt

The A358 in the background

Ken Grainger

Donyatt Halt

This is a replica of the old station which closed under the "Beeching axe" when the railway line between Ilminster and Chard was closed in 1963. The track bed is now part of National Cycle Route 33. The small figure under the station sign is a statue of a small girl sitting on a suitcase, sculpted by Ian Edwards of Chard Link

. She represents Brenda Ash who, at the age of 7, was evacuated from her home near Bromley in Kent to Donyatt in 1939, arriving at Donyatt Halt. Her story is told, much of it in her own words, on the white plaque which is visible on the wooden platform shelter.

Andy Pearce