Chalkpit Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Chalkpit Wood

Sidbury Hill, Wiltshire The southern defensive ditch of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hill, Wiltshire Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Chalkpit Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Wiltshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, the wood is situated near the village of Netheravon and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a rich and vibrant canopy during the spring and summer months. The forest floor is covered with an array of wildflowers, such as bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

Chalkpit Wood is also home to various wildlife species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot woodland birds like the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and chiffchaff, as well as mammals like foxes, badgers, and deer.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. There are also several benches strategically placed throughout the woodland, providing opportunities for visitors to sit and take in the beauty of their surroundings.

Chalkpit Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and its natural beauty and tranquility make it a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and families looking to connect with nature. The woodland is accessible year-round and is particularly stunning during the autumn months when the trees are adorned in vibrant hues of orange and gold.

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Chalkpit Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.243459/-1.6812136 or Grid Reference SU2249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sidbury Hill, Wiltshire The southern defensive ditch of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hill, Wiltshire
The southern defensive ditch of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hill, Wiltshire Common spotted orchids on the western defensive slopes of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hill, Wiltshire
Common spotted orchids on the western defensive slopes of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hillfort Common Spotted and Pyramidal Orchids on the defensive ditches of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hillfort
Common Spotted and Pyramidal Orchids on the defensive ditches of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hillfort Common Spotted and Pyramidal Orchids on the western defensive ditches of Sidbury Hillfort.
Sidbury Hillfort
Common Spotted and Pyramidal Orchids on the western defensive ditches of Sidbury Hillfort.
Haxton Down, Wiltshire Tank tracks on Haxton Down, an area within the MoD Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Haxton Down, Wiltshire
Tank tracks on Haxton Down, an area within the MoD 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.
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.
A338, Tidworth View from the Lidl carpark.
A338, Tidworth
View from the Lidl carpark.
Alley, Tidworth By Lidl supermarket.
Alley, Tidworth
By Lidl supermarket.
Beech Hill Road, Tidworth Beech Hill Road is a road between Tidworth Road and Hawthorn Road in Tidworth. It also connects to Cherry Tree Avenue.
Beech Hill Road, Tidworth
Beech Hill Road is a road between Tidworth Road and Hawthorn Road in Tidworth. It also connects to Cherry Tree Avenue.
Beech Hill Road, Tidworth Beech Hill Road is a road between Tidworth Road and Hawthorn Road in Tidworth. It also connects to Cherry Tree Avenue.
Beech Hill Road, Tidworth
Beech Hill Road is a road between Tidworth Road and Hawthorn Road in Tidworth. It also connects to Cherry Tree Avenue.
Wellington Primary Academy, Tidworth
Wellington Primary Academy, Tidworth
New link road under construction north of new housing at Tidworth
New link road under construction north of new housing at Tidworth
Field at South Tidworth
Field at South Tidworth
Station Road, Tidworth
Station Road, Tidworth
Autumn leaves beside Kennet Road
Autumn leaves beside Kennet Road
Tidworth, Station Road 2006 View west; the station had been down on the left. It was the terminus of the Midland & South Western Joint (MSWJ) branch from Ludgershall, closed to passengers 9/55, to goods 11/55. No traces were seen this day.
Tidworth, Station Road 2006
View west; the station had been down on the left. It was the terminus of the Midland & South Western Joint (MSWJ) branch from Ludgershall, closed to passengers 9/55, to goods 11/55. No traces were seen this day.
Tidworth railway station (site), Wiltshire, 2018 Opened in 1902 as the terminus of what became the Midland & South Western Joint Railway (MSWJ) branch from Ludgershall, this station closed in 1955.
View north from the former buffers, the single platform having been to the left of the line. After closure, the station was demolished and replaced by a parade of shops - itself later demolished. The site was still vacant when this image was taken but by 2023 had become a builders merchants.
Tidworth railway station (site), Wiltshire, 2018
Opened in 1902 as the terminus of what became the Midland & South Western Joint Railway (MSWJ) branch from Ludgershall, this station closed in 1955. View north from the former buffers, the single platform having been to the left of the line. After closure, the station was demolished and replaced by a parade of shops - itself later demolished. The site was still vacant when this image was taken but by 2023 had become a builders merchants.
A338 through Tidworth A largely military town.
A338 through Tidworth
A largely military town.
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Chalkpit Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU2249 (Lat: 51.243459, Lng: -1.6812136)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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