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Brigmerston Plantation

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Brigmerston Plantation

Sun Plantation, Wiltshire Looking north over a bridleway crossroads, on the Old Marlborough Road, in the vicinity of Sun Plantation. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Sun Plantation, Wiltshire Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Brigmerston Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated near the village of Brigmerston, the plantation covers an expansive area of lush greenery and towering trees, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland is predominantly composed of diverse tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and vibrant canopy overhead. This rich variety of trees provides a home for numerous wildlife species, such as squirrels, deer, and a wide array of bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

Visitors to Brigmerston Plantation can explore its extensive network of walking trails, which meander through the woodland and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and seasoned hikers, and are well-maintained throughout the year.

The plantation also boasts a tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those seeking peace and solitude. Many visitors enjoy picnicking amidst the serenity of the woodland, while others engage in activities such as photography, sketching, or simply taking in the beauty of nature.

Brigmerston Plantation is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities and well-marked entrances. It is open to the public year-round and admission is free, allowing everyone the opportunity to experience the natural wonders it has to offer. Whether one is seeking a refreshing walk in the woods, a chance to observe wildlife, or simply a peaceful retreat, Brigmerston Plantation is a destination that never fails to captivate and inspire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.22987/-1.7080603 or Grid Reference SU2047. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sun Plantation, Wiltshire Looking north over a bridleway crossroads, on the Old Marlborough Road, in the vicinity of Sun Plantation. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Sun Plantation, Wiltshire
Looking north over a bridleway crossroads, on the Old Marlborough Road, in the vicinity of Sun Plantation. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Replacement Milestone by The Old Marlborough Road, Brigmerston Plantation Concrete post by the bridleway, in parish of FIGHELDEAN (SALISBURY District), Brigmerston Plantation; 150m South of MOD red gate, 10m from track, on West side of road. Salisbury replica Roman stone, erected by the Ministry of Defence in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- : To / Salisbury / XII Miles / To / Marlboro / XV : : (on Rear) : REPLICA STONE / ERECTED BY MOD / 1980 : Milestone Society National ID: WI_MLSA15R.
Replacement Milestone by The Old Marlborough Road, Brigmerston Plantation
Concrete post by the bridleway, in parish of FIGHELDEAN (SALISBURY District), Brigmerston Plantation; 150m South of MOD red gate, 10m from track, on West side of road. Salisbury replica Roman stone, erected by the Ministry of Defence in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- : To / Salisbury / XII Miles / To / Marlboro / XV : : (on Rear) : REPLICA STONE / ERECTED BY MOD / 1980 : Milestone Society National ID: WI_MLSA15R.
Old Milestone by Old Marlborough Road on Figheldean Down Salisbury Roman stone by the bridleway, in parish of Figheldean (Salisbury District), Figheldean Down; opposite fenced off tumuli, 12m from road and marked by 4 wooden posts. Inscription reads:- To Salisbury XIII Miles To Marlbro XIV Wiltshire and Swindon HER. HER Number: MWI17707 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MWI17707&resourceID=1047" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MWI17707&resourceID=1047">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> Surveyed but may be destroyed by tank Nov 2014 Milestone Society National ID: WI_MLSA14
Old Milestone by Old Marlborough Road on Figheldean Down
Salisbury Roman stone by the bridleway, in parish of Figheldean (Salisbury District), Figheldean Down; opposite fenced off tumuli, 12m from road and marked by 4 wooden posts. Inscription reads:- To Salisbury XIII Miles To Marlbro XIV Wiltshire and Swindon HER. HER Number: MWI17707 LinkExternal link Surveyed but may be destroyed by tank Nov 2014 Milestone Society National ID: WI_MLSA14
Downland and plantations, Fittleton An unnamed group of conifers and Sun Plantation to the south-west of Sidbury Hill.
Downland and plantations, Fittleton
An unnamed group of conifers and Sun Plantation to the south-west of Sidbury Hill.
Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire Looking from Bourne Bottom towards Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire
Looking from Bourne Bottom towards Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Milston Down, Wiltshire Flooding around Nine Mile River on Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Milston Down, Wiltshire
Flooding around Nine Mile River on Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Hare Warren, Wiltshire Looking from Hare Warren in the direction of Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Hare Warren, Wiltshire
Looking from Hare Warren in the direction of Milston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire Looking southwest over Brigmerston Down from the vicinity of the Devil's Ditch (a Late Bronze Age or Iron Age boundary earthwork). This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire
Looking southwest over Brigmerston Down from the vicinity of the Devil's Ditch (a Late Bronze Age or Iron Age boundary earthwork). This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Dunch Hill Plantation, Wiltshire Looking over Brigmerston Down from the vicinity of Dunch Hill Plantation. The photograph was taken from the Bulford Danger Area range road.
Dunch Hill Plantation, Wiltshire
Looking over Brigmerston Down from the vicinity of Dunch Hill Plantation. The photograph was taken from the Bulford Danger Area range road.
Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire Looking east over a diverging track in the vicinity of Bourne Bottom. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire
Looking east over a diverging track in the vicinity of Bourne Bottom. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Hare Folly, Wiltshire Looking down a bridleway in the vicinity of Hare Folly. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Hare Folly, Wiltshire
Looking down a bridleway in the vicinity of Hare Folly. This area is within the military Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Cattle on Salisbury Plain Low-intensity farming exists alongside the military activity on Salisbury Plain.
Cattle on Salisbury Plain
Low-intensity farming exists alongside the military activity on Salisbury Plain.
Milestone, Old Marlborough Road The Old Marlborough Road is preserved as a graded byway across Salisbury Plain. You can read the destinations as Salisbury and Marlborough, but the distances are not legible. The painted posts are to warn military vehicles of this historic milestone.
Milestone, Old Marlborough Road
The Old Marlborough Road is preserved as a graded byway across Salisbury Plain. You can read the destinations as Salisbury and Marlborough, but the distances are not legible. The painted posts are to warn military vehicles of this historic milestone.
Track and downland, Figheldean The track heading towards Sun Plantation from beside the milestone on the Old Marlborough Road.
Track and downland, Figheldean
The track heading towards Sun Plantation from beside the milestone on the Old Marlborough Road.
Track and downland, Figheldean The byway in Bourne Bottom.
Track and downland, Figheldean
The byway in Bourne Bottom.
Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire Looking broadly north/south down a track running over Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Brigmerston Down, Wiltshire
Looking broadly north/south down a track running over Brigmerston Down. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire Looking across Bourne Bottom from the Bulford Danger Area range Road.
Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire
Looking across Bourne Bottom from the Bulford Danger Area range Road.
Milston Down, Wiltshire Looking from the Old Marlborough Road towards Milston Down across farmland. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
Milston Down, Wiltshire
Looking from the Old Marlborough Road towards Milston Down across farmland. This photograph was taken inside the Bulford Ranges Danger Area, which is open to the public when the red flags are not flying.
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Brigmerston Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU2047 (Lat: 51.22987, Lng: -1.7080603)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

What 3 Words

///upward.unusually.sensual. Near Tidworth, Wiltshire

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