Lousley Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Lousley Wood

Lousley Wood is a dense forest located in the county of Dorset, England. Spread over an area of approximately 200 acres, this wood is known for its rich biodiversity and tranquil ambiance. It is situated near the small village of Lousley, and its natural beauty attracts both locals and tourists alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant display of colors during the autumn months. The dense canopy provides ample shade and shelter for various species of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. It is not uncommon to spot deer, foxes, and squirrels roaming freely within the wood.

Lousley Wood is intersected by several footpaths, making it easily accessible for hikers and nature enthusiasts. These paths lead visitors through picturesque landscapes, including meadows, streams, and small ponds. The wood is also home to a variety of wildflowers, adding to its natural charm.

For those interested in history, Lousley Wood has a significant past. It is believed to have been part of a medieval hunting ground, and remnants of ancient boundary ditches can still be seen today. The wood has been carefully managed to preserve its historical and ecological value.

Overall, Lousley Wood is a hidden gem in Dorset, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Its diverse flora and fauna, combined with its tranquil atmosphere, make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the region.

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Lousley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.755876/-2.1281603 or Grid Reference SY9195. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing off the A35

JThomas

Gated drive to Snailsbreach Farm

JThomas

A35 towards Dorchester

JThomas

East Bloxworth, farm track

Giving access to cropland off Morden Lane.

Mike Faherty

Morden, marker

Showing the route of the bridleway to West Morden.

Mike Faherty

Morden, pit

Former chalk pit on the edge of Common Chalk Pit Wood; no longer used as a chalk pit, but still as a pit for farming waste.

Mike Faherty

Morden, gate

On the bridleway to West Morden.

Mike Faherty

Morden, rape field

Mike Faherty

Morden, bluebell wood

In a large coppice next to West Morden Farm.

Mike Faherty

Morden, public route

From the bridleway to Winterborne Zelston to the main highway, passing West Morden Farmhouse.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, bridleway

Along a field margin, towards the village.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, hedge

A field margin on the bridleway to the village.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, cereal field

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, ditch

Draining former withy beds.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, bluebells

In woodland next to SY8996 : Winterborne Zelston, ditch.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, bridleway

Through farmland, to the village from West Morden.

Mike Faherty

Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers

See also: SY9295 : The Giant and the Dwarf A COUNTRY TRAGEDY By Beau Parke Samuel Crumpler paid the price for being so nice and trusting with his bull; He walked the field that blistering Summer's day whilst checking acreage and gauging chores unmindful of his young and powerful charge. Then suddenly the animal took pace and rushed and roared and snorted t'wards his face, whilst Sam stepped back, yet still believed the bull was easy to contain: But on it went, momentum built to such a speed and strength that Sam, alarmed, tried frantic'ly to reach for branches of the nearby oak, but failed to get the leverage he needed now to avoid its frenzied, maddened surge; He yelled in terrifying pain as he was pinned against the trunk and gored relentlessly by this unreal, unreasoning monster that he'd fed and nurtured from a calf; The blood was spurting forth as sweat and slime and slaver from the bull was intermixed with gore, and bones were crushed till Samuel Crumpler's broken frame was tossed into the air, now cruelly scythed and crunched beyond all comprehension. His sorrowing widow and nine sons and daughters saw him laid to rest a few days later in the Village Churchyard, knowing that local history had been made at his expense for trusting that young bull and lowering his guard. Samuel Crumpler, wheelwright, carpenter and sometime farmer died, aged fifty-five, in 1849; a kind and strong and gallant, some say foolish, family man.

Becky Williamson

The Giant and the Dwarf

This veteran Oak tree is dwarfed by its infant neighbour. It soaks up the negative energy emitted by the pylons. For more information about this oak tree, see SY9295 : Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers.

Becky Williamson

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Lousley Wood is located at Grid Ref: SY9195 (Lat: 50.755876, Lng: -2.1281603)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset