Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Hill Wood

Cross dyke on Higher Hill Cross dykes apparently formed prehistoric land boundaries. There are quite a few on this ridgeway in this beautiful part of Dorset.
Cross dyke on Higher Hill Credit: Becky Williamson

Hill Wood, located in Dorset, England, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a tranquil escape amidst nature's beauty. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its rolling hills and dense canopy of mature trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species. Birdwatchers will particularly delight in the opportunity to spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds that inhabit the area.

Visitors can explore Hill Wood by following a network of well-maintained trails that wind their way through the forest. The trails offer a range of difficulty levels, ensuring that both novice and experienced hikers can enjoy the wood. Along the way, hikers may come across charming streams, small waterfalls, and peaceful clearings, providing opportunities for relaxation and picnics.

Nature lovers will appreciate the wood's rich biodiversity, as it is home to a diverse range of plant species, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns. These plants create a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons, with bursts of colorful blooms in the spring and golden hues in the autumn.

Hill Wood, with its serene atmosphere and natural beauty, offers a welcome respite from the bustle of daily life, providing visitors with a chance to connect with nature and rejuvenate their spirits.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.832742/-2.4045291 or Grid Reference ST7103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cross dyke on Higher Hill Cross dykes apparently formed prehistoric land boundaries. There are quite a few on this ridgeway in this beautiful part of Dorset.
Cross dyke on Higher Hill
Cross dykes apparently formed prehistoric land boundaries. There are quite a few on this ridgeway in this beautiful part of Dorset.
Benchmark, St John the Baptist Church, Plush Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73594" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73594">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4833952">ST7102 : St John the Baptist Church, Plush</a>.
Benchmark, St John the Baptist Church, Plush
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also ST7102 : St John the Baptist Church, Plush.
St John the Baptist Church, Plush I'm not sure if this building is still used as a place of worship, but it can also be used as a concert hall and venue for weddings etc.
St John the Baptist Church, Plush
I'm not sure if this building is still used as a place of worship, but it can also be used as a concert hall and venue for weddings etc.
Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73593" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73593">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4834177">ST7102 : Former Schoolhouse, Plush</a>.
Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also ST7102 : Former Schoolhouse, Plush.
Former Schoolhouse, Plush There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this cottage. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4834176">ST7102 : Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush</a>.
Former Schoolhouse, Plush
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this cottage. See ST7102 : Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush.
Cross dyke on Higher Hill Another prehistoric land boundary on this beautiful ridge.
Cross dyke on Higher Hill
Another prehistoric land boundary on this beautiful ridge.
Church Hill - Wessex Ridgeway Looking west along bridleway towards Alton Pancras.
Church Hill - Wessex Ridgeway
Looking west along bridleway towards Alton Pancras.
View north from Higher Hill Nettlecombe Tout visible on the left of the photo.
View north from Higher Hill
Nettlecombe Tout visible on the left of the photo.
Celtic Enclosure on the edge of Watcombe Wood
Celtic Enclosure on the edge of Watcombe Wood
Erstwhile Fox Inn, Folly Now a private residence, one of the only ones in the hamlet of Folly and situated between Plush and Mappowder.
Erstwhile Fox Inn, Folly
Now a private residence, one of the only ones in the hamlet of Folly and situated between Plush and Mappowder.
Water tank, Plush Hill There is supposed to be an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this structure, but i couldn't find it. It has perhaps got destroyed as parts of the rendering have crumbled.
Water tank, Plush Hill
There is supposed to be an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this structure, but i couldn't find it. It has perhaps got destroyed as parts of the rendering have crumbled.
Settlement on West Hill, near Plush
Settlement on West Hill, near Plush
Springwood Farm
Springwood Farm
Old Direction Sign - Signpost in Plush, Piddletrenthide Parish Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Piddletrenthide (West Dorset District), Plush, on green opposite Brace of Pheasants PH.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7102
Old Direction Sign - Signpost in Plush, Piddletrenthide Parish
Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Piddletrenthide (West Dorset District), Plush, on green opposite Brace of Pheasants PH. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7102
Wessex Ridgeway on the Western Flanks of Church Hill A misty scene on the chalk ridge of Church Hill
Wessex Ridgeway on the Western Flanks of Church Hill
A misty scene on the chalk ridge of Church Hill
Wessex Ridgeway on the gradual ascent of Ball Hill Emerging out of Watcombe Wood on a gloomy February day. A silhouette of a gate, fence and fellow geographer can be seen ahead.
Wessex Ridgeway on the gradual ascent of Ball Hill
Emerging out of Watcombe Wood on a gloomy February day. A silhouette of a gate, fence and fellow geographer can be seen ahead.
Wessex Ridgeway entering Watcombe Wood A muddy track leads into the woods on Church Hill
Wessex Ridgeway entering Watcombe Wood
A muddy track leads into the woods on Church Hill
Wessex Ridgeway on the Edges of Watcombe Wood
Wessex Ridgeway on the Edges of Watcombe Wood
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Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7103 (Lat: 50.832742, Lng: -2.4045291)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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