Somercombe Wood
Somercombe Wood is co2balance’s latest woodland and is located in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Somerset/Devon border near Hemyock. It takes its name from the old Saxon word for Summer ‘Samiaco’, from which the name Hemyock is believed to be derived.
At 35 acres, it is one of co2balance’s larger plantations and incorporates 5 acres of mature woods and wetland. The Madford River forms the southern boundary and the land is broken up by mature hedgerows and several small, revegetated quarries.
Of particular interest to co2balance is the fact that the 35 acre plantation will link two much larger areas of woodland to form a single unit in excess of 200 acres, a sizeable forest. Connecting up valuable habitat is a key goal of the Wildlife Trusts so that safe corridors for wildlife are constructed.
Directions to Somercombe Wood:
Leave the M5 at J26.
Head North on the A38.
At the Chelston round about take the first exit taking the A38 South.
After approximately 1 mile take the left turning signposted Ford Street.
After approximately 2 miles, at the T-junction turn right.
After approximately ¾ mile turn left at the Cross Roads sign posted for Hemyock.
Travel through Simons Burrow following the road all the way into Hemyock.
By the school bare right and take the first left by the green water pump.
Follow this road for approximately 1 mile and bear left at the fork.
After approximately ¾ mile at Madford turn right towards Mackham.
Follow the lane past Lower Mackham Farm (approx ½ mile) and Middle Mackham Farm to Higher Mackham Farm.
At Higher Mackham Farm continue to stay to the right and follow the lane signposted to Somercombe Wood.
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