Travel to Young Wood

Young Wood lies two miles to the south of Taunton, in the hamlet of Badger Street, near the village of Staple Fitzpaine.  Our nearest postcode is TA3 5AZ.  When you get close, look for a 'Neroche Woodlanders' sign on the roadside, and turn into the field entrance there.  

​There is a metal hanging sign saying Young Wood at the entrance. 

WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT USE GOOGLE DIRECTIONS OR SATNAVS. 

Please note that although Young Wood is part of the Public Forest, and hence open to walking access, the track and carpark are not for public use. Neroche Woodlanders' camp and structures are not freely accessible outside of dates when events are taking place.

Detailed directions: (downloadable here) 

From Taunton, leave the town via South Road and take the B3170 towards Corfe.  Just before Taunton Racecourse take the left turning signposted to Orchard Portman and Staple Fitzpaine.  Follow this road for just over a mile, and just after entering the hamlet of Winter Well, look out for a field entrance on the right hand side. 

From the east (Langport side): come via the A358 and take the turning to Staple Fitzpaine.  When you reach the village crossroads turn right, with the Greyhound Inn immediately on your right, and continue for half a mile.  When you come into the hamlet of Winter Well and Badger Street, look for a field entrance on the left.

Local  transport links

Bus timetable 
The 99a Taunton- Chard bus comes past our entrance so it's possible to catch the bus! Link here and map below.
https://bustimes.org/services/99-taunton-chard

Train Stations 
Nearest is Taunton, which is on the main line from Bristol to Exeter. Taunton station to Young Wood is about 10-15 minute taxi ride. 
Otherwise Honiton is about 35 minute taxi-ride. 
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From the south (Chard direction): come via the ridge road along the top of the Blackdown Hills and take the turning just west of Castle Neroche, down the hill signposted to Staple Fitzpaine.  Come straight through the village,  passing the Greyhound pub on your right. Follow the road around a sharp left hand bend. When you come into the hamlet of Winter Well and Badger Street, look for a field entrance on the left.
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From the west (Exeter/Honiton direction): take the B3170 and then turn right at the cross road signed Staple Fitzpaine and Chard. Follow this along the top of the Blackdown Hills and take the turning left just west of Castle Neroche, down the hill signposted to Staple Fitzpaine.  Come straight through the village,  passing the Greyhound pub on your right. Follow the road around a sharp left hand bend. When you come into the hamlet of Winter Well and Badger Street, look for a field entrance on the left.​

From the M5
Exit at Junction 25 and take the A358 towards Chard. After 7km look for a right turn signposted to Staple Fitzpaine. Follow this lane through Bickenhall, then after a long straight you will reach Staple Fitzpaine. Turn right at the cross roads in the village, towards Taunton. After 1.5km you enter the hamlet of Badger Street and Winter Well. Look for the signed left turning into a field entrance before reaching Winter Well.