Slittems Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Slittems Wood

Pipehouse Lane
Pipehouse Lane Credit: Anthony Parkes

Slittems Wood is a charming forest located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Covering an expansive area of approximately 300 acres, this woodland is a delightful natural retreat for both locals and tourists alike. The forest is situated just a few miles outside the historic town of Salisbury, making it easily accessible for visitors.

The wood is predominantly composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These towering trees provide a dense canopy, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere within the forest. The ground beneath is covered in a thick carpet of moss and ferns, adding to the enchanting allure of the wood.

Slittems Wood is home to a wide array of wildlife, including various bird species, small mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds flitting through the branches, while nature enthusiasts can catch glimpses of squirrels and rabbits scurrying through the undergrowth.

The woodland offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty while enjoying leisurely walks or engaging in outdoor activities such as jogging or cycling. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Slittems Wood is especially picturesque during the spring and summer months when the forest floor is adorned with colorful wildflowers, creating a vibrant and magical scene. The wood is also open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to experience the changing seasons and witness the stunning autumn foliage or the frost-kissed trees during winter.

Overall, Slittems Wood is a captivating natural gem in Wiltshire, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its tranquil ambiance, explore its trails, and appreciate the beauty of its diverse flora and fauna.

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Slittems Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.350256/-2.3340167 or Grid Reference ST7661. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pipehouse Lane
Pipehouse Lane
Anti Tank Ditch, Hog Wood, Hinton Charterhouse This is located in Hog Wood near Hinton Charterhouse. It was part of Defence Area 32. More can be downloaded at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/catalogue//adsdata/arch-455-1/dissemination/pdf/Text_Reports/DA32_TEXT_-_HOG_WOOD.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/catalogue//adsdata/arch-455-1/dissemination/pdf/Text_Reports/DA32_TEXT_-_HOG_WOOD.pdf">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>
Anti Tank Ditch, Hog Wood, Hinton Charterhouse
This is located in Hog Wood near Hinton Charterhouse. It was part of Defence Area 32. More can be downloaded at LinkExternal link
Culverwell Cottage, Park Corner, Freshford Viewed across Freshford Lane.
Culverwell Cottage, Park Corner, Freshford
Viewed across Freshford Lane.
Park Corner houses, Freshford Looking along Freshford Lane towards a bend at the Pipehouse Lane junction.
Park Corner houses, Freshford
Looking along Freshford Lane towards a bend at the Pipehouse Lane junction.
Bend in the road to Bath, Freshford At the staggered crossroads at the meeting of Freshford Lane, Pipehouse Lane, Ashes Lane and Rosemary Lane.
Bend in the road to Bath, Freshford
At the staggered crossroads at the meeting of Freshford Lane, Pipehouse Lane, Ashes Lane and Rosemary Lane.
Tight bend ahead on Ashes Lane, Freshford Viewed from the corner of Freshford Lane. This route to the A36 
is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles. Width shown is 6' 6" (c2 metres.)
Tight bend ahead on Ashes Lane, Freshford
Viewed from the corner of Freshford Lane. This route to the A36 is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles. Width shown is 6' 6" (c2 metres.)
Old water pump, Freshford Alongside Ashes Lane, at crossroads.
Old water pump, Freshford
Alongside Ashes Lane, at crossroads.
Eastern end of Pipehouse Lane, Freshford Looking west from staggered crossroads.
Eastern end of Pipehouse Lane, Freshford
Looking west from staggered crossroads.
King Edward VII postbox in a Freshford wall Located here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4466127" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4466127">Link</a> King Edward VII reigned from the death 
of Queen Victoria aged 81 on January 22nd 1901 
until his own death on May 6th 1910, aged 68.
King Edward VII postbox in a Freshford wall
Located here. Link King Edward VII reigned from the death of Queen Victoria aged 81 on January 22nd 1901 until his own death on May 6th 1910, aged 68.
Beech Cottage and Clematis Cottage, Freshford Ashes Lane ascends past the edge of Beech Cottage. Clematis Cottage is on the right.
Beech Cottage and Clematis Cottage, Freshford
Ashes Lane ascends past the edge of Beech Cottage. Clematis Cottage is on the right.
Grade II listed Corner House, Freshford House built c1800 on the corner of Pipehouse Lane and Rosemary Lane.
Grade II listed Corner House, Freshford
House built c1800 on the corner of Pipehouse Lane and Rosemary Lane.
Holly Cottage and The Hollies, Freshford The entrance to Holly Cottage is on the right, from Rosemary Lane.
The entrance to The Hollies is on the left, from Freshford Lane.
Holly Cottage and The Hollies, Freshford
The entrance to Holly Cottage is on the right, from Rosemary Lane. The entrance to The Hollies is on the left, from Freshford Lane.
Waiting for the cyclists! Work is gradually progressing on converting the old Somerset & Dorset Railway south of Midford into a cycle path. In May 2005 this was the next stretch awaiting the Sustrans treatment.
Waiting for the cyclists!
Work is gradually progressing on converting the old Somerset & Dorset Railway south of Midford into a cycle path. In May 2005 this was the next stretch awaiting the Sustrans treatment.
2007 : Pipehouse The hamlet of Pipehouse is off the A36 Bath to Warminster road, near Limpley Stoke.
There is a pleasant walk from here to Midford with good views to the south and west, though care must be taken as the surface of the bridle way is badly broken up in places due to rain.
OS Explorer 155 is useful.
2007 : Pipehouse
The hamlet of Pipehouse is off the A36 Bath to Warminster road, near Limpley Stoke. There is a pleasant walk from here to Midford with good views to the south and west, though care must be taken as the surface of the bridle way is badly broken up in places due to rain. OS Explorer 155 is useful.
View from Midford Hill Looking down a valley from a sharp bend on Midford Hill. The Wellow Brook runs across the end.
Lower Twinhoe Farm is on the hill beyond.
Don't dally here, the sharp bend can be very dangerous for pedestrians.
View from Midford Hill
Looking down a valley from a sharp bend on Midford Hill. The Wellow Brook runs across the end. Lower Twinhoe Farm is on the hill beyond. Don't dally here, the sharp bend can be very dangerous for pedestrians.
2008 : Pasture near Twinhoe Taken from the lane between Midford and Twinhoe.
The Cam Brook runs through the valley behind the trees, Southstoke is on the other side of the valley and Midford is to the right.
2008 : Pasture near Twinhoe
Taken from the lane between Midford and Twinhoe. The Cam Brook runs through the valley behind the trees, Southstoke is on the other side of the valley and Midford is to the right.
2008 : Lower Twinhoe Farm Taken from the lane between Midford and Twinhoe. Wellow Brook runs through the valley beyond the farm.
2008 : Lower Twinhoe Farm
Taken from the lane between Midford and Twinhoe. Wellow Brook runs through the valley beyond the farm.
2008 : Field gate on Twinhoe Lane The driveway to Lower Twinhoe Farm is behind us.
Upper Twinhoe with its farms is located on the eastern end of a ridge starting near Midford and running west to Peasedown St.John and beyond.
The two arms of the Somerset Coal Canal were built on either side of the ridge. The canal proper, which went as far as Radford Basin near Timsbury, went through the valley before us. The southern arm, which was part tramway and part canal, went along the valley behind as far as Radstock.
2008 : Field gate on Twinhoe Lane
The driveway to Lower Twinhoe Farm is behind us. Upper Twinhoe with its farms is located on the eastern end of a ridge starting near Midford and running west to Peasedown St.John and beyond. The two arms of the Somerset Coal Canal were built on either side of the ridge. The canal proper, which went as far as Radford Basin near Timsbury, went through the valley before us. The southern arm, which was part tramway and part canal, went along the valley behind as far as Radstock.
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Slittems Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7661 (Lat: 51.350256, Lng: -2.3340167)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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William Smith stone plaque
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Inscription: Here lived William Smith "Father of English geology" Born 23rd March 1769, died 28th August 1839.
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