Chalk Pit Copse

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Chalk Pit Copse

Ford At Corfe Mullen The ford at Corfe Mullen is secured by a locked pair of gates.
Ford At Corfe Mullen Credit: John Walton

Chalk Pit Copse is a charming woodland located in Dorset, England. Situated near the village of Chaldon Herring, this copse is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, Chalk Pit Copse is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a rich variety of wildlife. The forest floor is carpeted with a lush undergrowth of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the woodland.

The copse boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular spot for walkers, nature enthusiasts, and families alike. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls through the woodland, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. The peaceful ambiance of the copse makes it an ideal location for birdwatching, with numerous species of birds such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and warblers calling this woodland their home.

Chalk Pit Copse is also home to a variety of small mammals, including squirrels, foxes, and badgers. These creatures can often be spotted scurrying through the undergrowth or foraging for food. The copse is well-preserved, providing a safe and undisturbed habitat for these animals.

Overall, Chalk Pit Copse is a charming woodland retreat that offers visitors a chance to reconnect with nature. With its diverse flora and fauna, peaceful atmosphere, and well-maintained footpaths, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world.

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Chalk Pit Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.77583/-2.042751 or Grid Reference SY9797. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ford At Corfe Mullen The ford at Corfe Mullen is secured by a locked pair of gates.
Ford At Corfe Mullen
The ford at Corfe Mullen is secured by a locked pair of gates.
Remains of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway The site of Corfe Mullen Junction, with some old crossing gates and an (extended) crossing keeper / signalman's house.
Remains of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway
The site of Corfe Mullen Junction, with some old crossing gates and an (extended) crossing keeper / signalman's house.
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.
Corfe Mullen, track junction From camera and ahead, the bridleway to Old Market Road; left and right, tracks belonging to a local camping business. Upgrading of the tracks seems to have caused local controversy: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://susanjefferies.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/10/16/stoney-down-plantation/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://susanjefferies.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/10/16/stoney-down-plantation/">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>
Corfe Mullen, track junction
From camera and ahead, the bridleway to Old Market Road; left and right, tracks belonging to a local camping business. Upgrading of the tracks seems to have caused local controversy: LinkExternal link
Corfe Mullen, power lines Crossing Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, power lines
Crossing Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Through Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Through Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Layby on the A31, Sleight
Layby on the A31, Sleight
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
Old Milestone by the A31, north west of Sleight Stone post (plate lost) by the A31, in parish of CORFE MULLEN (EAST DORSET District), grass area opposite St Huberts church, just inside safety barrier, on South side of road. Dorset 2 (limestone), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
DORCHESTER
20
WIMBORNE
2  

Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWB20
Old Milestone by the A31, north west of Sleight
Stone post (plate lost) by the A31, in parish of CORFE MULLEN (EAST DORSET District), grass area opposite St Huberts church, just inside safety barrier, on South side of road. Dorset 2 (limestone), erected by the Puddletown & Wimborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- DORCHESTER 20 WIMBORNE 2 Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWB20
Old Milestone by the B3074, Corfe Mullen Carved stone post by the B3074, in parish of CORFE MULLEN (EAST DORSET District), Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, at junction of Wimborne Rd and B3074 by Lockyers Middle School, on East side of road. Dorset 2 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
POOLE
5   
Carved benchmark front lower centre.  

Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBFA05
Old Milestone by the B3074, Corfe Mullen
Carved stone post by the B3074, in parish of CORFE MULLEN (EAST DORSET District), Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, at junction of Wimborne Rd and B3074 by Lockyers Middle School, on East side of road. Dorset 2 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- POOLE 5 Carved benchmark front lower centre. Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBFA05
Old Milestone by the A31, Mill Street, Corfe Mullen Carved stone post by the A31, in parish of CORFE MULLEN (EAST DORSET District), 50m West of 'Coventry Arms' Pub, outside most westerly house in village, by the road, on South side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
POOLE
6
BLANDFORD
8 

Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBFA06
Old Milestone by the A31, Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
Carved stone post by the A31, in parish of CORFE MULLEN (EAST DORSET District), 50m West of 'Coventry Arms' Pub, outside most westerly house in village, by the road, on South side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- POOLE 6 BLANDFORD 8 Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBFA06
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Chalk Pit Copse is located at Grid Ref: SY9797 (Lat: 50.77583, Lng: -2.042751)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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