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Aller Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Aller Wood

The Old Pound Inn at Aller
The Old Pound Inn at Aller Credit: Nick Chipchase

Aller Wood is a beautiful forest located in Somerset, England. It covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The woodland is situated in the heart of the Somerset Levels, a flat and marshy area famous for its wetlands and unique wildlife.

Aller Wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, with oak, ash, and beech being the most common species found within the forest. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shelter and habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which create a vibrant and colorful display during the spring months.

The wood is intersected by several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and experience the tranquil atmosphere of the forest. These paths wind their way through the trees, offering glimpses of the diverse birdlife that calls Aller Wood home. Visitors may spot woodpeckers, nuthatches, and various species of songbirds as they stroll through the woodland.

Aller Wood is also home to a number of mammals, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The forest provides an important habitat for these creatures, offering shelter and a source of food.

Overall, Aller Wood is a picturesque and biodiverse forest that offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature. Its stunning scenery, varied wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.071686/-2.8489862 or Grid Reference ST4030. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Old Pound Inn at Aller
The Old Pound Inn at Aller
Aller The Old Pound Inn
Aller
The Old Pound Inn
St. Andrew's Church The parish church for High Ham. A very old church with a font which is considered to be from the "Norman" period.
St. Andrew's Church
The parish church for High Ham. A very old church with a font which is considered to be from the "Norman" period.
Sowey River On King's Sedge Moor
Sowey River
On King's Sedge Moor
Wet Levels Flooded plains on King's Sedge Moor, Somerset
Wet Levels
Flooded plains on King's Sedge Moor, Somerset
Lane
Lane
Nightingale Farm at Beer The old Nightingale Farm has been subdivided into a number of smaller units, but retains its historical identity to the locals.
Nightingale Farm at Beer
The old Nightingale Farm has been subdivided into a number of smaller units, but retains its historical identity to the locals.
Aller Wood View from the A372 near Beer Corner.
Aller Wood
View from the A372 near Beer Corner.
Allerdrove Rhyne This runs beside Aller Drove on the right, which divides North Moor from Aller Moor and connects Pathe to Aller across this narrow stretch of the Somerset Levels. Seen from the junction with Leazeway Drove.
Allerdrove Rhyne
This runs beside Aller Drove on the right, which divides North Moor from Aller Moor and connects Pathe to Aller across this narrow stretch of the Somerset Levels. Seen from the junction with Leazeway Drove.
Rhyne at Longstone This continuation of Black Withies Rhyne bends at Longstone to run beside Aller Drove, the lane on the right. In the distance are buildings at Aller, and Aller Hill.
Rhyne at Longstone
This continuation of Black Withies Rhyne bends at Longstone to run beside Aller Drove, the lane on the right. In the distance are buildings at Aller, and Aller Hill.
Middle Moor A view from the A372 just outside Aller across part of the Somerset levels towards the River Parrett. The field to the right of the zigzagging hedge is shown on the 1:10000 map as an orchard, but on no others (including the 1940 1" map).
Middle Moor
A view from the A372 just outside Aller across part of the Somerset levels towards the River Parrett. The field to the right of the zigzagging hedge is shown on the 1:10000 map as an orchard, but on no others (including the 1940 1" map).
Wood Drove This no through road runs along the plateau above Aller Hill. Here the lane is passing Hill Farm.
Wood Drove
This no through road runs along the plateau above Aller Hill. Here the lane is passing Hill Farm.
Hopper by Standhill Road The forbidding outline of the hopper is at Standhill Farm. Standhill Road, on the left, is from Beer to High Ham.
Hopper by Standhill Road
The forbidding outline of the hopper is at Standhill Farm. Standhill Road, on the left, is from Beer to High Ham.
North Moor Cattle graze near a conventional-looking haystack on the eastern part of North Moor, seen from Northmoor Drove. According to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=18892" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=18892">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> , this area was actually the site of a number of medieval stack stands. The building in the background is Black Withies. Aller Wood, on the slopes of Aller Hill, is in ST4030.
North Moor
Cattle graze near a conventional-looking haystack on the eastern part of North Moor, seen from Northmoor Drove. According to LinkExternal link , this area was actually the site of a number of medieval stack stands. The building in the background is Black Withies. Aller Wood, on the slopes of Aller Hill, is in ST4030.
North Moor A meadow at the southeast edge of North Moor, beside Aller Drove. On the left is a barn at Longstone Farm. As elsewhere on the Somerset levels, rhynes, with scattered willows along them, form the field boundaries.
North Moor
A meadow at the southeast edge of North Moor, beside Aller Drove. On the left is a barn at Longstone Farm. As elsewhere on the Somerset levels, rhynes, with scattered willows along them, form the field boundaries.
North Moor Another view of the area shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/560686">ST3929 : North Moor</a>, from near Longstone Cottage on Aller Drove - the group of cattle is the same.
North Moor
Another view of the area shown in ST3929 : North Moor, from near Longstone Cottage on Aller Drove - the group of cattle is the same.
Willow on North Moor The weed-covered rhyne by which this willow stands can just be seen at bottom left, but the roadside rhyne (the one shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485751">ST3929 : Rhyne at Longstone</a>) is just out of sight below. Beyond, the levels stretch away for about 7 kilometres to Moorlinch.
Willow on North Moor
The weed-covered rhyne by which this willow stands can just be seen at bottom left, but the roadside rhyne (the one shown in ST3929 : Rhyne at Longstone) is just out of sight below. Beyond, the levels stretch away for about 7 kilometres to Moorlinch.
Longstone Lodge One of several cottages scattered along the southwest side of Aller Drove.
Longstone Lodge
One of several cottages scattered along the southwest side of Aller Drove.
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Aller Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST4030 (Lat: 51.071686, Lng: -2.8489862)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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