The Warren

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire New Forest

England

The Warren

View across clearing in Brook Wood
View across clearing in Brook Wood Credit: David Martin

The Warren, located in Wiltshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Covering an expansive area, The Warren is a thriving forest filled with a variety of tree species, including ancient oaks, beech, and birch. The dense canopy created by these trees provides a serene and tranquil environment, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The Warren is home to a wide range of wildlife, making it an important conservation area. Various bird species, such as woodpeckers, jays, and owls, can be spotted among the treetops, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits scurry among the undergrowth. The forest floor is also abundant with wildflowers and plants, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during spring and summer.

Aside from its natural beauty, The Warren also holds historical significance. The area has been inhabited since ancient times, and remnants of Iron Age settlements and burial mounds can still be found within the forest. These archaeological sites provide valuable insights into the region's rich history and have made The Warren a site of interest for archaeologists and historians.

Visitors to The Warren can enjoy various recreational activities, including walking trails, nature photography, and picnicking. The forest is well-maintained, with designated paths and signposts, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Whether one seeks solitude and tranquility or an opportunity to explore nature's wonders, The Warren in Wiltshire offers a captivating and enriching experience.

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The Warren Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.93733/-1.5989869 or Grid Reference SU2815. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View across clearing in Brook Wood
View across clearing in Brook Wood
Signage - M27 southbound
Signage - M27 southbound
View across Half Moon Common
View across Half Moon Common
Grassy path across Half Moon Common
Grassy path across Half Moon Common
Sunlight and frost on Half Moon Common
Sunlight and frost on Half Moon Common
Bracken-filled valley adjacent to Half Moon Common Former boundaries have been removed, making this area continuous with the more open and grassy Half Moon Common.
Bracken-filled valley adjacent to Half Moon Common
Former boundaries have been removed, making this area continuous with the more open and grassy Half Moon Common.
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
Newbridge, cattle grid At the south-eastern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Newbridge, cattle grid
At the south-eastern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Cadnam Common, National Trust marker Cadnam Common is an "adjacent common", sharing geographical and ecological features with the New Forest, but not crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/">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>
Cadnam Common, National Trust marker
Cadnam Common is an "adjacent common", sharing geographical and ecological features with the New Forest, but not crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs A herd of eleven pigs, doing what they should do in the pannage season - forage for acorns and beech mast, which can be poisonous to other livestock. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#">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>
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs
A herd of eleven pigs, doing what they should do in the pannage season - forage for acorns and beech mast, which can be poisonous to other livestock. LinkExternal link
Cadnam, Busketts Yard Stables on Cadnam Lane.
Cadnam, Busketts Yard
Stables on Cadnam Lane.
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs On the western boundary of the common; pigs doing what is expected of them at this time of year - forage for fallen acorns, which can be poisonous to other livestock. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#">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>
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs
On the western boundary of the common; pigs doing what is expected of them at this time of year - forage for fallen acorns, which can be poisonous to other livestock. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common An "adjacent common", similar to the New Forest physically and ecologically, but not Crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/">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>
Cadnam Common
An "adjacent common", similar to the New Forest physically and ecologically, but not Crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common, donkeys
Cadnam Common, donkeys
Cadnam, Storm's Farm Stables overlooking Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, Storm's Farm
Stables overlooking Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, byway From Storm's Farm to Kewlake Lane.
Cadnam, byway
From Storm's Farm to Kewlake Lane.
Cadnam, track Along the southern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, track
Along the southern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Cadnam Common, ditch & embankment At the western boundary of the common.
Cadnam Common, ditch & embankment
At the western boundary of the common.
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The Warren is located at Grid Ref: SU2815 (Lat: 50.93733, Lng: -1.5989869)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 50.93733,-1.5989869
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 50.9361152/-1.5996402
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 50.9400592/-1.6040992
Camera Angle: 15
Camera Direction: 300
Camera Mount: tree
Camera Type: dome
Height: 2
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: outdoor
Surveillance Type: camera
Surveillance Zone: entrance
Lat/Long: 50.9376884/-1.6027539
Access: private
Ele: 75
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 50.9389761/-1.6017188
Ele: 48
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 50.9364504/-1.5969002
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