Cuckoo Park Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Cuckoo Park Wood

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608
Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas Credit: Mr Red

Cuckoo Park Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 acres, this enchanting forest is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter throughout the park. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of bluebells, wildflowers, and ferns, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Walking through Cuckoo Park Wood, visitors can spot a range of wildlife, including squirrels, rabbits, and various bird species. The park is particularly renowned for its population of cuckoos, which can be heard echoing through the trees during the spring and summer months.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its wonders at their own pace. These paths lead to several viewpoints, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Somerset Levels.

Cuckoo Park Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a place of historical significance. The wood was once part of a larger estate and is dotted with remnants of old stone walls and structures, providing glimpses into its past.

Overall, Cuckoo Park Wood offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and discover the rich history of Somerset.

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Cuckoo Park Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.890373/-2.9142137 or Grid Reference ST3510. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608
Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas
In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc. Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road) Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57202" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57202">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> 
Taken from a corner of the churchyard.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe
Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village. LinkExternal link Taken from a corner of the churchyard.
Chard Reservoir The northeast corner of the reservoir. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/244982">ST3309 : Chard Reservoir</a>. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.
Chard Reservoir
The northeast corner of the reservoir. See ST3309 : Chard Reservoir. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.
C18 screen wall, Cricket Malherbie <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57263" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57263">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> . Impressive finials and brickwork for a farm wall. The Manor Farm is opposite St Mary Magdalene church.
C18 screen wall, Cricket Malherbie
LinkExternal link . Impressive finials and brickwork for a farm wall. The Manor Farm is opposite St Mary Magdalene church.
Widgery Farm Farm buildings by the lane between Dowlish Wake and Knowle St. Giles.
Widgery Farm
Farm buildings by the lane between Dowlish Wake and Knowle St. Giles.
Malherbie Court Smart modern dwellings from farm buildings on Pinkham Hill, near Knowle St. Giles
Malherbie Court
Smart modern dwellings from farm buildings on Pinkham Hill, near Knowle St. Giles
Cudworth: parish church of St. Michael
Cudworth: parish church of St. Michael
View above Cudworth Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.
View above Cudworth
Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.
Autumn leaves A pretty autumn view looking down lane towards Dowlish Wake. West farm and turning for Cudworth on the right.
Autumn leaves
A pretty autumn view looking down lane towards Dowlish Wake. West farm and turning for Cudworth on the right.
Frosty morning Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009
Frosty morning
Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009
Winter scene St Mary Magdalene church in the village of Cricket Malherbie
Winter scene
St Mary Magdalene church in the village of Cricket Malherbie
Moat near Cudworth This moat just to the south of the church at Cudworth  is probably the remains of a fortified manor house although there is very little in the way of remains inside the moat. The moat is approximately circular and is approximately 75m to 80m in diameter. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding field. This is the west side of the moat looking north west from just outside the moat on the southern side. There are the remains of fishponds in the adjacent field. Further details can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/3867.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/3867.html">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>
Moat near Cudworth
This moat just to the south of the church at Cudworth is probably the remains of a fortified manor house although there is very little in the way of remains inside the moat. The moat is approximately circular and is approximately 75m to 80m in diameter. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding field. This is the west side of the moat looking north west from just outside the moat on the southern side. There are the remains of fishponds in the adjacent field. Further details can be found here LinkExternal link
Cudworth Moat A view of the western side of the moat looking south, showing in the foreground the earthwork in the moat where the entrance point may have been.
Cudworth Moat
A view of the western side of the moat looking south, showing in the foreground the earthwork in the moat where the entrance point may have been.
St Mary Magdalene, Cricket Malherbie
St Mary Magdalene, Cricket Malherbie
Farm Wall opposite St Mary Magdalene church
Farm Wall opposite St Mary Magdalene church
Cricket Lane Taken from outside St Mary Magdalene, looking north to Ilminster and Beacon Hill in the distance
Cricket Lane
Taken from outside St Mary Magdalene, looking north to Ilminster and Beacon Hill in the distance
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe, Somerset
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe, Somerset
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe, Somerset
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe, Somerset
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Cuckoo Park Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST3510 (Lat: 50.890373, Lng: -2.9142137)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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