Bee Bush

Wood, Forest in Hampshire New Forest

England

Bee Bush

Bee Bush, located in Hampshire, England, is a captivating woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Nestled within the larger New Forest district, Bee Bush is a significant part of this ancient royal hunting ground, which has been protected since the time of William the Conqueror.

Covering an area of around 500 acres, Bee Bush is predominantly composed of deciduous forests, with a rich variety of trees including oak, beech, and birch. The woodlands are interspersed with open meadows and clearings, creating a picturesque landscape that is ideal for leisurely walks and exploration.

Notably, Bee Bush is home to a thriving population of native wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The woods are inhabited by an array of bird species, such as woodpeckers, nightingales, and various owls. Additionally, visitors may encounter deer, foxes, and rabbits as they traverse the trails.

The woodland also boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths and bridleways, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. These paths meander through the enchanting forest, offering glimpses of tranquil ponds and babbling brooks along the way.

Bee Bush, Hampshire, is a haven for those seeking respite in nature. Its serene atmosphere, diverse ecosystem, and picturesque landscapes make it a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike, inviting them to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of this remarkable woodland.

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Bee Bush Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.899547/-1.6216227 or Grid Reference SU2611. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Rufus Stone

Helen Steed

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Rufus Stone

Rufus Stone encased in a protective cover

Shaun Ferguson

Lane to Brook

Lane to Brook passing the Sir Walter Tyrell pub

Shaun Ferguson

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