Breach Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Breach Wood

Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site Credit: Lewis Clarke

Breach Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this ancient forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. It is situated near the village of Breach, which gives it its name.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. These towering trees provide shelter and habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its enchanting atmosphere.

Breach Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate its natural wonders. Numerous wooden benches and picnic spots are scattered throughout the wood, providing peaceful resting places for visitors to enjoy the tranquility and serenity of the forest.

In addition to its natural beauty, Breach Wood also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been in existence for hundreds of years, with some parts of the woodland dating back to medieval times. The wood has played a role in local folklore and has been the inspiration for many stories and legends passed down through generations.

Overall, Breach Wood is a stunning example of a traditional English woodland. Its rich biodiversity, scenic trails, and historical importance make it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Somerset.

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Breach Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.147081/-2.5567242 or Grid Reference ST6138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site
Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site
Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site
Looking down to the Glastonbury Festival site as it is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site Before most of the revellers arrive, the site is being set up.
Pilton : Glastonbury Festival Site
Before most of the revellers arrive, the site is being set up.
Festival tracks, Worthy Farm
Festival tracks, Worthy Farm
Cockmill Lane
Cockmill Lane
Former crossing keeper's cottage on the Evercreech Junction to Glastonbury railway Now part of Cockmill Cottage.
Former crossing keeper's cottage on the Evercreech Junction to Glastonbury railway
Now part of Cockmill Cottage.
Ford on Cockmill Lane Unfortunately, access to the lovely stone footbridge has not been maintained.
Ford on Cockmill Lane
Unfortunately, access to the lovely stone footbridge has not been maintained.
Looking towards the Fosse Way
Looking towards the Fosse Way
Recently Mown Field A cut of hay or silage had recently been taken of this field just south of the road between Little Pennard and East Pennard between Anvil House and Batch Farm.
Recently Mown Field
A cut of hay or silage had recently been taken of this field just south of the road between Little Pennard and East Pennard between Anvil House and Batch Farm.
2012 : Looking west on Bagborough Lane About to pass Higher Bagborough Farm and an old ash tree about to come into leaf.
2012 : Looking west on Bagborough Lane
About to pass Higher Bagborough Farm and an old ash tree about to come into leaf.
2012 : Bagborough Lane heading south Toward Lower Bagborough Farm.
The eastern end of Easton Hill is in the distance.
2012 : Bagborough Lane heading south
Toward Lower Bagborough Farm. The eastern end of Easton Hill is in the distance.
2012 : Lower Bagborough Farm Seen across a harvested hay meadow. Or it could be silage.
Bagborough Lane is on the other side of the hedgerow to the right.
2012 : Lower Bagborough Farm
Seen across a harvested hay meadow. Or it could be silage. Bagborough Lane is on the other side of the hedgerow to the right.
2012 : Higher Bagborough Farm Seen from Bagborough Lane.
2012 : Higher Bagborough Farm
Seen from Bagborough Lane.
2012 : East of south from Hedge Lane A footpath crosses the wheatfield, the stile gives a clue.
Looking over farmland to Easton Hill. 
Beyond the stile the A37 climbs the hill, just possible to see a cutting near the top.
2012 : East of south from Hedge Lane
A footpath crosses the wheatfield, the stile gives a clue. Looking over farmland to Easton Hill. Beyond the stile the A37 climbs the hill, just possible to see a cutting near the top.
2012 : West from the end of Hedge Lane Hedge Lane ends here but this is where it would go if it went further. 
The hill in the distance is one of the Mendips, so minor it does not rate a name on OS Explorer 142.
2012 : West from the end of Hedge Lane
Hedge Lane ends here but this is where it would go if it went further. The hill in the distance is one of the Mendips, so minor it does not rate a name on OS Explorer 142.
2012 : Looking east along Hedge Lane About to pass Hedge Farm on the left.
2012 : Looking east along Hedge Lane
About to pass Hedge Farm on the left.
2012 : West along Hedge Lane The end is in sight - almost, this side of the house at Lower Hedge.
About to pass the entrance to Hedge Farm.
2012 : West along Hedge Lane
The end is in sight - almost, this side of the house at Lower Hedge. About to pass the entrance to Hedge Farm.
Show me another place!

Breach Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST6138 (Lat: 51.147081, Lng: -2.5567242)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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