Everett's Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Everett's Wood

Morden, public route From the bridleway to Winterborne Zelston to the main highway, passing West Morden Farmhouse. — Morden, public route Credit: Mike Faherty

Everett's Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The forest is situated in close proximity to the village of Everett, hence its name.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a vibrant carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its enchanting atmosphere.

Everett's Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and birdwatchers alike. The diverse ecosystem supports a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers may be lucky enough to spot nuthatches, woodpeckers, or even the elusive nightjar.

The forest offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing ideal spots for relaxation and enjoying the serenity of nature.

Everett's Wood is managed by the local authorities in Dorset, who strive to maintain its natural integrity and preserve its ecological balance. The wood is protected under various conservation programs, ensuring its long-term sustainability and the continued enjoyment of its visitors.

In conclusion, Everett's Wood is a captivating forest in Dorset, offering a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. Its diverse flora and fauna, combined with its well-maintained trails, make it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Everett's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.754438/-2.1191262 or Grid Reference SY9194. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Morden, public route

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

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

St Mary's Church, East Morden

Becky Williamson

Sherford, power lines

Mike Faherty

Sherford, Chitten Hill

Mike Faherty

Lytchett Matravers, solar farm

Operated by Conergy. Link

Mike Faherty

Slepe, access road

Road and bridleway, giving access to the solar farm (left) and Newton Farm; the bridleway continues to Wareham Road.

Mike Faherty

Slepe, inverter station

Connecting the solar farm's output to the grid. The station is operated by Conergy: Link

Mike Faherty

Morden, country road

From A35 to East Bloxworth.

Mike Faherty

West Morden Farmhouse

Mike Faherty

Morden, public route

From West Morden Farm to the main highway.

Mike Faherty

Old Milestone by the B3075, Chitten Hill, south of Park Corner

Carved stone post by the B3075, in parish of MORDEN (PURBECK District), 500m South of junction with A35, 2m back from road almost buried in thick hedge, on East side of road. Erected by the Wareham (North, South & West Branches) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : Wareham / 4 : : Blandford / 10 : Milestone Society National ID: DO_WABF04.

J Tybjerg