Great War Plantation

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Great War Plantation

Path by the rugby pitch See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/540254">ST5645 : Rugby ground</a>. This is footpath WS 17/12. On the right is the steep Strawberry Wood. — Path by the rugby pitch Credit: Derek Harper

Great War Plantation, Somerset is a vast woodland area located in the county of Somerset, England. Covering an extensive area, the plantation is characterized by dense forests, towering trees, and a diverse range of flora and fauna. It holds significant historical importance, as it was originally established during the Great War to meet the growing demand for timber for various purposes, including construction and fuel.

The plantation is home to a diverse range of tree species, such as oak, beech, ash, and pine, which thrive in the fertile soil and favorable climate of Somerset. These trees provide a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. The woodland is particularly known for its population of red deer, badgers, foxes, and various bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Great War Plantation offers an extensive network of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the beauty and tranquility of the woodland. The trails are well-maintained and offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect destination for hikers, joggers, and families seeking outdoor recreation.

Moreover, the plantation also serves as an important educational and research site, providing opportunities for scientists and researchers to study the ecological dynamics of forests and their impact on the environment. It also plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration, contributing to the fight against climate change.

Overall, Great War Plantation, Somerset is a captivating and historically significant woodland area, offering a sanctuary for wildlife, recreational activities, and opportunities for research and education.

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Great War Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.20873/-2.6074994 or Grid Reference ST5745. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path by the rugby pitch

See ST5645 : Rugby ground. This is footpath WS 17/12. On the right is the steep Strawberry Wood.

Derek Harper

Wells Golf Club

Crossed by footpath WS 10/45C, and, according to the map I was carrying (2004 vintage) by footpath WS 10/44, though not according to the club members I encountered en route. Above is King's Castle Wood.

Derek Harper

Wells Golf Club

The northwestern corner of the course, with the clubhouse visible in the distance.

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South Lodge to Mendip Hospital

Another view of ST5646 : Porter's Lodge, Wells. Built about 1845 and described at Link

. In the foreground is the Old Frome Road; to the left it meets the B3139 Bath Road.

Derek Harper

Old Frome Road near South Horrington

Some of the new housing close to the road east of Wells. The road to the left is called Gilbert Scott Road, acknowledging the famous Victorian architect who jointly designed the former Mendip Hospital to which the road leads.

Derek Harper

Dry valley near South Horrington

Crossed by footpath WS 10/46, which climbs the hill behind the large oak right of centre.

Derek Harper

Fields near Great War Plantation

A view from footpath WS 10/46, looking towards Combe Cottage between a meadow and a maize field.

Derek Harper

Approaching The Warren

Bridleway WS 4/15 converges with bridleway WS 4/16 to pass through the gate on the north side of The Warren, the wood to the right. Beyond the gate, the public road (Lyatt Lane) begins.

Derek Harper

Lane to Dinder

Taken just south of West Lodge on the lane down from Lyatt.

Derek Harper

Gates to Sharcombe Park

And impressive gateposts. The left-hand one is probably a metre into ST5745. Over the hedge is the West Lodge.

Derek Harper

Field by Melly

The western of a pair of fields surrounded by woodland. Melly is the wood on the right. Up the hill to the left is Lyatt Covert. The path crossing the field is bridleway WS 4/14.

Derek Harper

2011 : Church Hill south of Dinder

Beyond the tree shadows Shepton Old Road crosses at the bottom of the hill.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Riverside, Dinder

"Dinder (which means "the house in the valley") is a small village 2½ miles west of Shepton Mallet and 2 miles east of Wells in Somerset. It falls within the civil parish of St Cuthbert Out. The river Sheppey runs alongside the main street of the village." Dinder is home to the Showering family, creators of Baby Cham. The above was culled from: Link

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Walking the dogs near Sharcombe Park

OS Explorer map 141 shows this as a minor road. However, there is a locked barrier at the camera position with footpath access.

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2011 : South on Sleight Lane

Heading toward Dinder at the bottom of the valley.

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2011 : Track to Stacey's Cottage off Sleight Lane

Out in the wilds you might think but only two miles from Wells and not much further from Shepton Mallet.

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2011 : Shepton Old Road heading north east

The old road between Wells and Shepton Mallett, bypassed when the A371 passing through Croscombe was made along the bottom of the valley.

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2011 : Shepton Old Road looking east

Toward Shepton Mallett. This is the old Wells to Shepton Mallet road superseded when the A371 was made through Croscombe along the valley below. The minor road to the left heads south through Worminster and South Wootton. The names "Shepton" and "Wootton" betray a history of sheep farming in this area.

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Great War Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST5745 (Lat: 51.20873, Lng: -2.6074994)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset