Pit Bottom Spinney

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Pit Bottom Spinney

Deans Drove — Deans Drove Credit: Alex McGregor

Pit Bottom Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Dorset, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this forested area covers approximately 100 acres of land. The spinney is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, which create a lush and vibrant canopy overhead.

The woodland is a haven for wildlife, providing a natural habitat for various species. It is home to a wide array of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and finches, which can be spotted flitting among the branches. Small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes also thrive in this natural environment.

Pit Bottom Spinney offers several walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained and marked, making it easy for hikers to navigate through the woodland. Along the way, there are several benches and picnic spots where visitors can rest and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

The spinney is particularly popular during the spring and summer months when the forest floor comes alive with a spectacular display of wildflowers. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves adorn the forest, creating a colorful and enchanting scene.

Pit Bottom Spinney is open to the public year-round, free of charge. It offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, photographers, and those seeking solace amidst the beauty of the natural world.

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Pit Bottom Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.74973/-2.0523516 or Grid Reference SY9694. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Deans Drove

Deans Drove

Holme Bush Inn

Holme Bush Inn

Old Milepost by the B3067, Lytchett Minster Cast iron post by the B3067, in parish of LYTCHETT MINSTER AND UPTON (PURBECK District), Lytchett Minster, opposite church and school, on 2m wide grass verge, on a bend, on South-east side of road. Poole cast iron post, erected by the Poole Turnpike Trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: 4 / WARE / HAM : : POOLE / TRUST : : 4 / POOLE :

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1392932
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Milestone Society National ID: DO_WAPO04.

Old Milepost by the B3067, Lytchett Minster

Cast iron post by the B3067, in parish of LYTCHETT MINSTER AND UPTON (PURBECK District), Lytchett Minster, opposite church and school, on 2m wide grass verge, on a bend, on South-east side of road. Poole cast iron post, erected by the Poole Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : 4 / WARE / HAM : : POOLE / TRUST : : 4 / POOLE : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1392932 Link

Milestone Society National ID: DO_WAPO04.

Milestone Society

Lytchett Matravers, footpath Skirting woodland, from Foxhills Road to Post Green. Note the stitchwort in bloom.

Lytchett Matravers, footpath

Skirting woodland, from Foxhills Road to Post Green. Note the stitchwort in bloom.

Lytchett Matravers, clearing In mixed woodland on the path to Post Green.

Lytchett Matravers, clearing

In mixed woodland on the path to Post Green.

Organford, Old Dairy On Foxhills Road; advertised as forge and craft centre.

Organford, Old Dairy

On Foxhills Road; advertised as forge and craft centre.

Lytchett Matravers, brook Originating from a spring nearby, flowing down to join Sherford River.

Lytchett Matravers, brook

Originating from a spring nearby, flowing down to join Sherford River.

Lytchett Matravers, footpath From Deans Drove, following the course of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5353610">SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook</a>.

Lytchett Matravers, footpath

From Deans Drove, following the course of SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook.

Lytchett Matravers, Deans Drove Village road with a hollow (caused or used by <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5353610">SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook</a>) from Foxhills Road to Wareham Road.

Lytchett Matravers, Deans Drove

Village road with a hollow (caused or used by SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook) from Foxhills Road to Wareham Road.

Lytchett Matravers, store General store and family butchers, on Wareham Road.

Lytchett Matravers, store

General store and family butchers, on Wareham Road.

Corfe Mullen, Rushall Lane Lane from Blandford Road North to Corfe Mullen; plantation, left, and properties and grazing land, right.

Corfe Mullen, Rushall Lane

Lane from Blandford Road North to Corfe Mullen; plantation, left, and properties and grazing land, right.

Corfe Mullen, plantation Stony Down Plantation - conifers with a little hardwood.

Corfe Mullen, plantation

Stony Down Plantation - conifers with a little hardwood.

Corfe Mullen, bridleway Bridleway and access road, from Rushall Lane to Upton Heath.

Corfe Mullen, bridleway

Bridleway and access road, from Rushall Lane to Upton Heath.

Corfe Mullen, crossroads Jubilee Cross - looking from Rushall Lane to Wimborne Road; left and right, Blandford Road North.

Corfe Mullen, crossroads

Jubilee Cross - looking from Rushall Lane to Wimborne Road; left and right, Blandford Road North.

Corfe Mullen, timber Softwood logs awaiting collection in Stony Down Plantation.

Corfe Mullen, timber

Softwood logs awaiting collection in Stony Down Plantation.

Corfe Mullen, bridleway Across Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.

Corfe Mullen, bridleway

Across Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.

Corfe Mullen, plantation Stony Down Plantation - conifers with patches of hardwood.

Corfe Mullen, plantation

Stony Down Plantation - conifers with patches of hardwood.

Lytchett Heath, St. Aldhelm's Late C19 church, now apparently disused - there is no church board, though the churchyard appears tended.

Lytchett Heath, St. Aldhelm's

Late C19 church, now apparently disused - there is no church board, though the churchyard appears tended.

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Pit Bottom Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SY9694 (Lat: 50.74973, Lng: -2.0523516)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Located within 500m of 50.74973,-2.0523516

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Date: 2022-12-16

Description: Opposite entrance to Race Farm

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: BH16 135D

Ref GB Uprn: 10015418158

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 50.7520842/-2.058075

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Material: wood

Power: pole

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.7452715/-2.0532403

Frequency: 50

Operator: SSE Power Distribution

Phases: 3

Poles: bipole

Power: transformer

Transformer: distribution

Voltage Primary: 11000

Voltage Secondary: 400

Voltage Tertiary: 230

Lat/Long: 50.7474301/-2.0464759

Addr Housename: Race Farm

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 50.7517831/-2.058574

Camera Direction: 280

Camera Mount: wall

Camera Type: fixed

Height: 3

Man Made: surveillance

Surveillance: public

Surveillance Type: camera

Lat/Long: 50.7459264/-2.0540088

Camera Mount: wall

Camera Type: dome

Height: 3

Man Made: surveillance

Surveillance: public

Surveillance Type: camera

Lat/Long: 50.7460338/-2.0538217

Power: pole

Source: bing

Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 50.7530745/-2.0550576

Man Made: utility_pole

Material: wood

Operator: BT OpenReach

Source: survey

Utility: telecom

Lat/Long: 50.7521161/-2.0581296

Man Made: manhole

Manhole: telecom

Material: concrete

Operator: BT OpenReach

Source: survey

Utility: telecom

Lat/Long: 50.7520488/-2.0580524

Man Made: manhole

Manhole: telecom

Material: concrete

Operator: BT OpenReach

Source: survey

Utility: telecom

Lat/Long: 50.7504225/-2.056747

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