Clay Pit Plantation

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Clay Pit Plantation

Lulworth Castle A 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style of a revival fortified castle, one of only five extant Elizabethan or Jacobean buildings of this type. It is listed with Historic England as a Scheduled monument — Lulworth Castle Credit: Graham Hogg

Clay Pit Plantation is a vast woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the plantation covers an area of approximately 500 acres, consisting mainly of dense forests and woodland areas. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities and beautiful scenery.

The woodland in Clay Pit Plantation is primarily composed of oak, beech, and pine trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The trees provide a habitat for numerous wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Walking trails wind through the plantation, allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate the natural beauty of the surroundings. The trails are well-maintained and offer different levels of difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and more experienced hikers.

In addition to its natural attractions, Clay Pit Plantation also houses a clay pit, which was historically used for the extraction of clay for pottery. This adds a historical element to the area, showcasing its industrial past.

The plantation is open to the public year-round, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It offers ample parking facilities and amenities, including picnic areas and restroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable visit for all. Whether you are seeking a leisurely stroll, a birdwatching adventure, or a picnic with family and friends, Clay Pit Plantation is a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Dorset.

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Lulworth Castle A 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style of a revival fortified castle, one of only five extant Elizabethan or Jacobean buildings of this type. It is listed with Historic England as a Scheduled monument

Lulworth Castle

A 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style of a revival fortified castle, one of only five extant Elizabethan or Jacobean buildings of this type. It is listed with Historic England as a Scheduled monument

St Andrew's Church The tower of St Andrew&#039;s Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

St Andrew's Church

The tower of St Andrew's Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

St Andrew's Church The tower of St Andrew&#039;s Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

St Andrew's Church

The tower of St Andrew's Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

Fields at East Lulworth

Fields at East Lulworth

The Old School Former school is now a souvenir shop.

The Old School

Former school is now a souvenir shop.

Electricity substation

Electricity substation

Thatched cottage For a brief history see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/366188">SY8581 : Manor Cottage</a>

Thatched cottage

For a brief history see SY8581 : Manor Cottage

Pub car park The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub&#039;s own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler.

This is a grade II listed building - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406">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>

The pub&#039;s own web site is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/">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>
An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/">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>

Pub car park

The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub's own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler. This is a grade II listed building - see Link

The pub's own web site is at Link

An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at Link

Garage doors Looking run down but with a modern padlock.

Garage doors

Looking run down but with a modern padlock.

The Weld Arms I was amused by the table on the &#039;traffic island&#039;, but the land to the left of the island is part of the pub, not the public highway

The Weld Arms

I was amused by the table on the 'traffic island', but the land to the left of the island is part of the pub, not the public highway

Pub Entrance The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub&#039;s own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler.

This is a grade II listed building - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406">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>

The pub&#039;s own web site is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/">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>
An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/">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>

Pub Entrance

The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub's own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler. This is a grade II listed building - see Link

The pub's own web site is at Link

An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at Link

Pub sign The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub&#039;s own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler.

This is a grade II listed building - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406">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>

The pub&#039;s own web site is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/">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>
An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/">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>

Pub sign

The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub's own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler. This is a grade II listed building - see Link

The pub's own web site is at Link

An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at Link

In the porch Notice in the pub entrance
&quot;Please remove muddy footwear thank you&quot;

In the porch

Notice in the pub entrance "Please remove muddy footwear thank you"

In the entrance Stowage is provided for Brollies and Broomsticks.

In the entrance

Stowage is provided for Brollies and Broomsticks.

A cosy interior Gloomy, but cosy. In fact, recommended.

A cosy interior

Gloomy, but cosy. In fact, recommended.

The bar The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub&#039;s own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler.

This is a grade II listed building - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172406">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>

The pub&#039;s own web site is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.weldarms.co.uk/">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>
An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2013/10/dorset-village-walk-east-lulworth/">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>

The bar

The Weld Arms is an public house in East Lulworth. The pub's own web site claims it is 17th century, but the Historic England listing says 18th century. The name comes from the Weld family who bought the village in 1640, and who still own the Castle and the Pub. In 1770 the pub landlord was one Richard Champ, a notorious local smuggler. This is a grade II listed building - see Link

The pub's own web site is at Link

An account of the village history, including the Inn, is at Link

That's a massive Pike! Originally titled &#039;carp in a case&#039;, my chum Norman corrected me.

That's a massive Pike!

Originally titled 'carp in a case', my chum Norman corrected me.

Road in East Lulworth

Road in East Lulworth

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Clay Pit Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SY8682 (Lat: 50.643141, Lng: -2.1947896)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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///replays.somebody.engraving. Near Wool, Dorset

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Located within 500m of 50.643141,-2.1947896

Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

Fire Hydrant Diameter: 100

Fire Hydrant Type: underground

Ref: 7782

Source: GPS

Lat/Long: 50.6396915/-2.1970533

Historic: memorial

Inscription: In memory of TPR Craig Shepherd and TPR Jason Toward B Squadron The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards who tragically lost their lives as a result of a car accident on this spot 2 Sept 1992

Memorial: accident

Lat/Long: 50.6443558/-2.1884811

Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

Fire Hydrant Type: underground

Ref: 11120

Source: GPS

Lat/Long: 50.6413584/-2.199032

Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Lat/Long: 50.6461135/-2.1947437

Power: pole

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Lat/Long: 50.6471458/-2.1936452

Barrier: swing_gate

Foot: yes

Locked: no

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 50.6425304/-2.1970734

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Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 50.6436448/-2.1951782

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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