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Great Breach Wood

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Great Breach Wood

Quarry Lane Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Quarry Lane Credit: Glyn Baker

Great Breach Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood is part of the larger Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which further enhances its appeal.

The wood is characterized by a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. Ancient oaks, beeches, and birches dominate the landscape, providing a serene and peaceful environment. The woodland floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, adding bursts of color throughout the seasons.

Known for its abundance of wildlife, Great Breach Wood is home to various species such as deer, badgers, and foxes. Birdwatchers can spot a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Trails and footpaths wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Along the way, there are several viewpoints that offer breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Great Breach Wood provides a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and well-marked trails make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful escape into nature in Somerset.

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Quarry Lane Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Quarry Lane
Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Rose and Portcullis A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.roseandportcullis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.roseandportcullis.co.uk/">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>
Rose and Portcullis
A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at LinkExternal link
Butleigh Cross This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.
Butleigh Cross
This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.
Butleigh Cross (2)
Butleigh Cross (2)
Walk through Staddlecombe Plantation Although not a public right of way; this path seems to be open to enjoy a wooded through-route from Kingweston church to Muncombe Hill.
Walk through Staddlecombe Plantation
Although not a public right of way; this path seems to be open to enjoy a wooded through-route from Kingweston church to Muncombe Hill.
Awkward underfoot There is a public right of way through Copley wood, but it doesn't join up with the permissive paths through Great Breach Wood. Fighting through brambles, I made it to the edge of the square where there was a clearing giving enough light for a photograph of something more than just undergrowth.
Awkward underfoot
There is a public right of way through Copley wood, but it doesn't join up with the permissive paths through Great Breach Wood. Fighting through brambles, I made it to the edge of the square where there was a clearing giving enough light for a photograph of something more than just undergrowth.
A gloomy monument By the side of a footpath through Great Breach Wood is a memorial to the victim of a shooting accident.
A gloomy monument
By the side of a footpath through Great Breach Wood is a memorial to the victim of a shooting accident.
The accidental discharge of a gun..... "By the accidental discharge of a gun...." The inscription on the pink granite of this memorial in Great Breach wood is not made easy to read by its gloomy location out of the sun. The memorial was erected by the victim's only sister.
The accidental discharge of a gun.....
"By the accidental discharge of a gun...." The inscription on the pink granite of this memorial in Great Breach wood is not made easy to read by its gloomy location out of the sun. The memorial was erected by the victim's only sister.
Woodland walks Combe Hill is private land, but the landlord, together with the Forestry Commission, manage a delightful wood, with information boards and waymarked paths.
Woodland walks
Combe Hill is private land, but the landlord, together with the Forestry Commission, manage a delightful wood, with information boards and waymarked paths.
Who knows about the "New Ditch"? The information board for the "New Ditch": can anybody help?
Who knows about the "New Ditch"?
The information board for the "New Ditch": can anybody help?
Down to the Levels The wonderful view from Combe Hill down onto the Somerset levels, where we'd taken photographs a few weeks previously <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4633">ST4633</a>.
Down to the Levels
The wonderful view from Combe Hill down onto the Somerset levels, where we'd taken photographs a few weeks previously ST4633.
Ancient earthwork A huge tree stands on the end of "The New Ditch", an Iron Age earthwork. A tree-lined gully runs down westward, and the hills overlooking the Somerset Levels can be seen beyond.
Ancient earthwork
A huge tree stands on the end of "The New Ditch", an Iron Age earthwork. A tree-lined gully runs down westward, and the hills overlooking the Somerset Levels can be seen beyond.
The Rose and Portcullis Village inn built of local stone.
The Rose and Portcullis
Village inn built of local stone.
Sign for the Rose and Portcullus A portcullis is the framed metal gate at the entrance to a castle which could be lowered quickly on chains as a defence. 'Portcullis' literally means 'sliding door or gate'. Its distinctive shape, and its symbolic representation of stout defence made it a popular heraldic symbol. It refers heraldically to the Dukes of Beaufort, Henry VII, Henry VIII, and City of Westminster etc. At Butleigh the Tudor rose has been added to the sign.
Sign for the Rose and Portcullus
A portcullis is the framed metal gate at the entrance to a castle which could be lowered quickly on chains as a defence. 'Portcullis' literally means 'sliding door or gate'. Its distinctive shape, and its symbolic representation of stout defence made it a popular heraldic symbol. It refers heraldically to the Dukes of Beaufort, Henry VII, Henry VIII, and City of Westminster etc. At Butleigh the Tudor rose has been added to the sign.
Butleigh: Sunset over fields near the village
Butleigh: Sunset over fields near the village
Woodland at Windmill Hill, Compton Dundon
Woodland at Windmill Hill, Compton Dundon
In the Shadow of the Hood Monument, Compton Dundon Looking north towards Glastonbury Tor.
In the Shadow of the Hood Monument, Compton Dundon
Looking north towards Glastonbury Tor.
Hood Monument, Compton Dundon
Hood Monument, Compton Dundon
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Great Breach Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST5032 (Lat: 51.08582, Lng: -2.7105257)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Description: Memorial to a shooting accident. Dated 1852.
Note: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345075
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 51.0826609/-2.712306
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