Knowle Plantation

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Knowle Plantation

The Monarch's Way on a track to Wyke Farm
The Monarch's Way on a track to Wyke Farm Credit: Tim Heaton

Knowle Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a prominent feature of the local landscape and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The plantation is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a diverse and dynamic ecosystem. These trees provide a canopy that offers shade and shelter for a variety of plant and animal species. Within the plantation, visitors can find an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Knowle Plantation is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species. The diverse habitat of the woodland provides ample opportunities for birdwatching and spotting other wildlife.

The plantation is crisscrossed with a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide access to hidden pockets of tranquility within the plantation.

Knowle Plantation also serves as an important site for conservation efforts. The woodland is managed carefully to promote biodiversity and ensure the long-term health of the ecosystem. This includes selective tree felling and the planting of new trees to maintain a healthy balance within the woodland.

Overall, Knowle Plantation in Somerset is a beautiful and diverse woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with nature and explore the wonders of the natural world.

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Knowle Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.868995/-2.7280564 or Grid Reference ST4807. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Monarch's Way on a track to Wyke Farm
The Monarch's Way on a track to Wyke Farm
Chedington: Winyard’s Gap war memorial On the hill at Chedington, the traffic whizzes past below you on the A356.
Chedington: Winyard’s Gap war memorial
On the hill at Chedington, the traffic whizzes past below you on the A356.
Winyards Gap Inn
Winyards Gap Inn
View towards Haselbury Park at Pipplepen
View towards Haselbury Park at Pipplepen
Pipplepen Railway Bridge
Pipplepen Railway Bridge
Holbridge Coppice View from end of Common Lane towards Holbridge Coppice
Holbridge Coppice
View from end of Common Lane towards Holbridge Coppice
Knowle Hill North Perrott Knowle Hill is beside the Waterloo to Exeter St Davids railway line
Knowle Hill North Perrott
Knowle Hill is beside the Waterloo to Exeter St Davids railway line
Fields near Common Lane Looking towards North Perrott
Fields near Common Lane
Looking towards North Perrott
Railway Looking towards Crondle Hill Coppice
Railway
Looking towards Crondle Hill Coppice
Road past Pipplepen Farm Looking north on the South Perrott/North Perrott road
Road past Pipplepen Farm
Looking north on the South Perrott/North Perrott road
New Plantation viewed from Common Lane
New Plantation viewed from Common Lane
View west of Winyard's Gap An elevated position by the A356 East of South Perrott, Dorset.
View west of Winyard's Gap
An elevated position by the A356 East of South Perrott, Dorset.
Forestry track in Chedington Woods Forestry track in Chedington Woods close to Wyke Farm near Winyards Gap
Forestry track in Chedington Woods
Forestry track in Chedington Woods close to Wyke Farm near Winyards Gap
Large concrete tank Located at the north-west corner of Wyke Farm this is probably an old slurry tank
Large concrete tank
Located at the north-west corner of Wyke Farm this is probably an old slurry tank
Wood Dairy Farm Haselbury Plucknett There are no other buildings in this grid square apart from the houses on the site of the old dairy farm.
Wood Dairy Farm Haselbury Plucknett
There are no other buildings in this grid square apart from the houses on the site of the old dairy farm.
Rural railway bridge This is where the long approach track to Whitevine Farm crosses the Exeter to Salisbury railway just E of Crewkerne.The bridge supports appeared to have been subsiding an they have been bolstered with large gabions.
Rural railway bridge
This is where the long approach track to Whitevine Farm crosses the Exeter to Salisbury railway just E of Crewkerne.The bridge supports appeared to have been subsiding an they have been bolstered with large gabions.
Pipplepen Farm near South Perrott The farm is situated on a country lane which runs between the A3066 south of North Perrott and South Perrott.
Pipplepen Farm near South Perrott
The farm is situated on a country lane which runs between the A3066 south of North Perrott and South Perrott.
Railway Bridge near Pipplepen Farm The road was muddy after the recent rain and it looked as if there had been some flooding under the bridge. The railway is the Exeter to Waterloo line.
Railway Bridge near Pipplepen Farm
The road was muddy after the recent rain and it looked as if there had been some flooding under the bridge. The railway is the Exeter to Waterloo line.
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Knowle Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST4807 (Lat: 50.868995, Lng: -2.7280564)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 50.868995,-2.7280564
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 50.8732153/-2.7258225
Power: tower
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Power: tower
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Power: tower
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