Deazle Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire New Forest

England

Deazle Wood

View across Canada Common Looking towards the small settlement of Canada.
View across Canada Common Credit: David Martin

Deazle Wood is a picturesque forest located in Wiltshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, this wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities. Its serene and tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich undergrowth of ferns, bluebells, and wild garlic, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

Deazle Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, making it easily accessible for hikers, cyclists, and horse riders. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to discover the wood's hidden gems, such as a tranquil pond and a small stream that meanders through the forest.

The wood is also a popular spot for birdwatching, as it is home to a diverse range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Nature enthusiasts can often spot deer, foxes, and squirrels during their visit.

Deazle Wood is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat and the protection of its wildlife. Visitors are encouraged to respect the wood's fragile ecosystem and adhere to the designated trails to minimize their impact on the environment.

Overall, Deazle Wood offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing visitors with an opportunity to reconnect with nature and immerse themselves in its beauty.

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Deazle Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.95539/-1.6188348 or Grid Reference SU2617. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View across Canada Common Looking towards the small settlement of Canada.
View across Canada Common
Looking towards the small settlement of Canada.
Leaf-covered floor of Deazle Wood
Leaf-covered floor of Deazle Wood
Afternoon light in Deazle Wood
Afternoon light in Deazle Wood
Sturtmoor Pond
Sturtmoor Pond
Near the summit of Plaitford Common
Near the summit of Plaitford Common
The Lamb Inn, Nomansland
The Lamb Inn, Nomansland
Direction Sign – Signpost on Penn Common, Bramshaw Located in the centre of the crossroads at Penn Common in Bramshaw parish. 3 arms and disc finial.

Milestone Society National ID: HA_SU2716
Direction Sign – Signpost on Penn Common, Bramshaw
Located in the centre of the crossroads at Penn Common in Bramshaw parish. 3 arms and disc finial. Milestone Society National ID: HA_SU2716
Field edge beside New Road, Landford
Field edge beside New Road, Landford
Tree-lined drive to Landford Common Farm The farm buildings house various small industrial units.
Tree-lined drive to Landford Common Farm
The farm buildings house various small industrial units.
New Road, Landford
New Road, Landford
Furzley Common, New Forest ponies
Furzley Common, New Forest ponies
Canada Common Car Park Overlooking the common, maintained by Wellow Parish Council.
Canada Common Car Park
Overlooking the common, maintained by Wellow Parish Council.
Canada Common, uneven ground Probably the result of gravel extraction - a gravel pit is shown on old OS maps, to the South.
Canada Common, uneven ground
Probably the result of gravel extraction - a gravel pit is shown on old OS maps, to the South.
Canada Common, track
Canada Common, track
Canada Common, burnt gorse New Forest open spaces have schedules of burning gorse (and mowing heather) every few years, as a conservation  measure, to prevent it becoming dominant. The gorse regrows.
Canada Common, burnt gorse
New Forest open spaces have schedules of burning gorse (and mowing heather) every few years, as a conservation measure, to prevent it becoming dominant. The gorse regrows.
Plaitford Common Plaitford Common, with its neighbours West Wellow and Canada Commons, are "adjacent commons"; not Crown land like the New Forest, but sharing similar physical and ecological characteristics with the Forest.
Plaitford Common
Plaitford Common, with its neighbours West Wellow and Canada Commons, are "adjacent commons"; not Crown land like the New Forest, but sharing similar physical and ecological characteristics with the Forest.
Canada, Holly Bank Farm Overlooking West Wellow Common.
Canada, Holly Bank Farm
Overlooking West Wellow Common.
West Wellow Common, ditch Forming the boundary between the parishes and commons of Plaitford (left) and Wellow (right).
West Wellow Common, ditch
Forming the boundary between the parishes and commons of Plaitford (left) and Wellow (right).
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Deazle Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU2617 (Lat: 50.95539, Lng: -1.6188348)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

///derailed.worth.repeat. Near West Wellow, Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.95539,-1.6188348
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: SO43 138
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 50.953263/-1.6186519
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 50.9532929/-1.6187215
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9572597/-1.6150569
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9566546/-1.6151672
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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