Ringwood Bushes

Wood, Forest in Hampshire New Forest

England

Ringwood Bushes

Minstead : The A31 Looking along the A31. — Minstead : The A31 Credit: Lewis Clarke

Ringwood Bushes is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 140 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The woodland is situated near the town of Ringwood, nestled between the New Forest National Park and the Avon Valley.

The forest is predominantly composed of oak and beech trees, creating a dense and diverse canopy that provides a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which create a vibrant and colorful landscape during springtime.

Ringwood Bushes is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and discover its hidden treasures. The trails wind through the trees, offering peaceful and scenic walks for all ages and abilities. There are also designated areas for picnics, making it an ideal spot for families and groups to enjoy a day out in nature.

The forest is home to various wildlife species, including deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls among others. In addition to the wildlife, the forest is also home to a rich biodiversity of insects, butterflies, and bees.

Ringwood Bushes provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Hampshire countryside. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a walker, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this woodland is a must-visit destination.

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Ringwood Bushes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.889674/-1.6218164 or Grid Reference SU2610. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Grave

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his wife's grave All Saints Church

Shaun Ferguson

Track off Stoney Cross Plain

A summer version of SU2510 : Newtown, track

Hugh Venables

West of Stoney Cross Plain

Hugh Venables

Withybed Bottom

With a dog off the lead running free. The combined effect of this creates a lot of extra disturbance for ground nesting birds.

Hugh Venables

Valley by Fox Hill

Hugh Venables

Valley by Fox Hill

The start of Long Brook into Withybed Bottom.

Hugh Venables

The Compton Arms, Stoney Cross c.1970

Before it became the corporate and characterless Little Chef and the Travelodge of today, The Compton Arms was a long established country inn - a free house, with a reputation for fine food and good ale. Named after a local squire, Henry Compton, its origins lie much further back than when this photograph was taken. In the 18th century it was a posting inn that catered for the local gentry by supplying horses and post chaises for hire, and because of the number of influential personages residing in the locality, a Post Office was established at the inn in 1837. This would have benefitted the local inhabitants considerably, as Stoney Cross was on the mail coach route from London to Poole via Southampton. Interestingly, although the building long ago had given up its post office, in 2008 it still retained its now disused Edwardian GPO postbox. Link At sometime in the past, in order to accommodate the ever increasing number of motorists, the building had been sensitively extended to the east, the extension incorporating a new bay window to match the old one to the west. Since then, the old coaching inn has been remodelled, and now compares unfavourably with the photo above in this Sept. 2021 Streetview image: Link