Laymoor Copse

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Laymoor Copse

Ferndown Industrial Estate Rebuilding fire-damaged warehousing on the Ferndown Industrial Estate. — Ferndown Industrial Estate Credit: Peter Kazmierczak

Laymoor Copse is a beautiful woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, this copse is a part of the larger Wareham Forest complex. It is situated near the village of Bere Regis, about 15 miles north of the coastal town of Poole.

Laymoor Copse is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, consisting mainly of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, creating a vibrant and picturesque landscape throughout the year. The copse is known for its tranquil and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a wide range of bird species. The copse provides a safe haven for these creatures, offering shelter and abundant food sources. It is also an important habitat for several rare and endangered species, such as the silver-washed fritillary butterfly and the lesser spotted woodpecker.

Laymoor Copse is managed by the Forestry Commission, which ensures the conservation of this valuable natural resource. The copse provides numerous recreational opportunities, with well-maintained footpaths and trails for visitors to explore the woodland's beauty. It also has a picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Overall, Laymoor Copse is a cherished woodland in Dorset, offering a haven of tranquility and natural beauty for both locals and visitors alike.

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Laymoor Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.800575/-1.9317225 or Grid Reference SU0400. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ferndown Industrial Estate

Rebuilding fire-damaged warehousing on the Ferndown Industrial Estate.

Peter Kazmierczak

From Railway to Trailway

This trailway was once part of the double-track mainline running from London Waterloo to Weymouth. Bicycles are now the only wheeled vehicles you'll see along here nowadays.

Peter Kazmierczak

Disused mainline

A wooden shed stands in the middle of the formation that was once the mainline railway between London Waterloo and Weymouth. A low embankment is all that remains to remind us of its past history.

Peter Kazmierczak

Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate

A grey road, on a grey day.

David Lally

Woods by the A31, Ferndown

David Howard

The A31, Ferndown

David Howard

Lotus Elan on the Canford Bottom Roundabout

This set of multiple traffic lights has artificially created a constant bottleneck. There is a similar one along the A5 in Dunstable and only a few vehicles can get through each time they go green as the next set is still backed up. The number plate is Dutch in the old monochrome format and the car is left hand drive.

David Howard

The Canford Bottom Roundabout

David Howard

The Canford Bottom Roundabout

It's a series of traffic lights with a roundabout going round them. Guaranteed gridlock at all times.

David Howard

Old Milepost by Wimborne Road, Wimborne Minster

Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of FERNDOWN TOWN (EAST DORSET District), Wimborne Road, East of bypass roundabout, by No. 210/212, by the road, on South side of road. Ringwood cast iron post (Trust), erected by the Ringwood, Longham & Leigh turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : 2 / WIM- / BORNE : : RINGW'D / TRUST : : 7 / RING- / WOOD : Milestone Society National ID: DO_WBRW02.

J Tybjerg

Old Milepost by Wimborne Road East, west of Ferndown

Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of FERNDOWN TOWN (EAST DORSET District), Wimborne Road, by No. 414, by the road, on South side of road. Ringwood cast iron post (Trust), erected by the Ringwood, Longham & Leigh turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : 3 / WIM- / BORNE : : RINGW'D / TRUST : : 6 / RING- / WOOD : Milestone Society National ID: DO_WBRW03

Mike Faherty

Houses on Pilford Heath Rd

This part of Wimborne is very leafy and the large gardens often contain some of the large old pine trees that were here before the houses were built.

Nigel Mykura

Colehill: across Bytheway Field

Looking westward across this vast, lovely open space from near the Churchmoor Road entrance, on its eastern side. The information board proclaims it as "a great place for people and wildlife" and on an evening like this it was certainly very popular. I recall in the early 1980s, as a child, passing the house called Bytheway just along here, and initially thinking it was Welsh!

Chris Downer

Colehill: across the pond at Bytheway Field

The path rather splendidly goes across the northern corner of the wildlife pond in the centre of this fine open space, which has been established in relatively recent years. It is the first SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space) in East Dorset district, and includes a self-led orienteering course. It is very well used by dog walkers and equally people just fancying a stroll in the fresh air. One of the signboards proclaims Bytheway Field as "a great place for people and wildlife" which has a nice ring to it and is perhaps evidenced by the mallard taking her ducklings out for a swim, centre picture.

Chris Downer

Colehill: over the pond and into the sun

Looking along the path that crosses the pond within Bytheway Field, in the opposite direction to SU0200 : Colehill: across the pond at Bytheway Field. Bytheway Field is the first SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space) in East Dorset district, and includes a self-led orienteering course. It is very well used by dog walkers and equally people just fancying a stroll in the fresh air. One of the signboards proclaims Bytheway Field as "a great place for people and wildlife" which has a nice ring to it.

Chris Downer