Sitterton Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Sitterton Wood

Field entrance, Mintern's Ferry
Field entrance, Mintern's Ferry Credit: JThomas

Sitterton Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is situated near the village of Sitterton, just a few miles north of the town of Dorchester.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, including a variety of native species such as oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a tranquil and serene atmosphere, providing a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

Sitterton Wood boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, with an array of wildflowers carpeting the forest floor during the spring and summer months. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves are just a few examples of the vibrant plant life that can be found here. The wood is also home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its beauty. These trails wind their way through the trees, offering glimpses of sunlight filtering through the foliage and creating a mesmerizing play of light and shadow.

Sitterton Wood is managed by the local authorities, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fee. Visitors can immerse themselves in the peace and tranquility of this natural oasis, taking in the sights and sounds of the British countryside at its finest.

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Sitterton Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.754009/-2.2397625 or Grid Reference SY8394. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field entrance, Mintern's Ferry
Field entrance, Mintern's Ferry
Lane towards Turners Puddle
Lane towards Turners Puddle
A35 near Shitterton
A35 near Shitterton
Toll Gate Cottage, Bere Regis A former Toll House at 72 West Street, on the corner of Butt Lane. Used by the Wimborne and Piddletown Turnpike Trust, up to the mid 19ᵗʰ C.

Milestone Society National ID: DO.BER
Toll Gate Cottage, Bere Regis
A former Toll House at 72 West Street, on the corner of Butt Lane. Used by the Wimborne and Piddletown Turnpike Trust, up to the mid 19ᵗʰ C. Milestone Society National ID: DO.BER
Old Milestone by the UC road, North Street, Bere Regis Stone post (plate lost) by the UC road, in parish of BERE REGIS (PURBECK District), North Street, Bere Regis, by entrance to Bere Regis sports club, on East side of road, opposite Snow Hill Lane. Dorset 2 (limestone), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
DORCHESTER
11
WIMBORNE
11

Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWB11.
Old Milestone by the UC road, North Street, Bere Regis
Stone post (plate lost) by the UC road, in parish of BERE REGIS (PURBECK District), North Street, Bere Regis, by entrance to Bere Regis sports club, on East side of road, opposite Snow Hill Lane. Dorset 2 (limestone), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- DORCHESTER 11 WIMBORNE 11 Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWB11.
Old Milestone by the slip road to the A35 at Shitterton Stone post (plate lost) by the UC road, in parish of BERE REGIS (PURBECK District), North Street, Bere Regis, South side of exit road to A35 for Dorchester. Up on bank just before exit road meets A35, on South side of road. Dorset 2 (iron plated), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
DORCHESTER
10
POOLE
12 
Carved benchmark lower centre of face.

Dorset HER Number: MDO7196
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Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOPO10
Old Milestone by the slip road to the A35 at Shitterton
Stone post (plate lost) by the UC road, in parish of BERE REGIS (PURBECK District), North Street, Bere Regis, South side of exit road to A35 for Dorchester. Up on bank just before exit road meets A35, on South side of road. Dorset 2 (iron plated), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- DORCHESTER 10 POOLE 12 Carved benchmark lower centre of face. Dorset HER Number: MDO7196 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOPO10
Old Milestone by the A35, east of Tolpuddle Stone post (plate lost) by the A35, in parish of TURNERS PUDDLE (PURBECK District), on dual carriageway, by bus stop, on South side of road. Dorset 2 (iron plated), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
DORCHESTER
(9)
(WIMBORNE)
(13)

Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOPO09
Old Milestone by the A35, east of Tolpuddle
Stone post (plate lost) by the A35, in parish of TURNERS PUDDLE (PURBECK District), on dual carriageway, by bus stop, on South side of road. Dorset 2 (iron plated), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- DORCHESTER (9) (WIMBORNE) (13) Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOPO09
The River Piddle at Briantspuddle
The River Piddle at Briantspuddle
Bere Regis: The Church of St. John the Baptist
Bere Regis: The Church of St. John the Baptist
Bere Regis: The Church of St. John the Baptist: The arch-braced roof
Bere Regis: The Church of St. John the Baptist: The arch-braced roof
Bere Regis: The Church of St. John the Baptist: The blind arcaded Norman font
Bere Regis: The Church of St. John the Baptist: The blind arcaded Norman font
St.John the Baptist, Bere Regis The church of St.John the Baptist, Bere Regis.
St.John the Baptist, Bere Regis
The church of St.John the Baptist, Bere Regis.
River Piddle near Throop
River Piddle near Throop
Throop The sign is publicising Open Gardens at Briantspuddle 'next Sunday', i.e. 11 June 2017.
Throop
The sign is publicising Open Gardens at Briantspuddle 'next Sunday', i.e. 11 June 2017.
The A35/A31 junction, Bere Regis
The A35/A31 junction, Bere Regis
Layby on the A35, Shitterton Piddle Wood is on the right. You couldn't make it up but it's probably standard British humour which created the local collection of names originally.
Layby on the A35, Shitterton
Piddle Wood is on the right. You couldn't make it up but it's probably standard British humour which created the local collection of names originally.
Piddle Wood, Shitterton It's near the River Piddle, but probably all based on the old English sense of humour.
Piddle Wood, Shitterton
It's near the River Piddle, but probably all based on the old English sense of humour.
Layby on the A35, Shitterton Piddle Wood is on the left side of the road, honestly! (it's by the River Piddle).
Layby on the A35, Shitterton
Piddle Wood is on the left side of the road, honestly! (it's by the River Piddle).
Show me another place!

Sitterton Wood is located at Grid Ref: SY8394 (Lat: 50.754009, Lng: -2.2397625)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

What 3 Words

///monorail.fencing.claim. Near Bere Regis, Dorset

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