Pignalhill Inclosure

Wood, Forest in Hampshire New Forest

England

Pignalhill Inclosure

Brockenhurst signal box Still active but scheduled to be closed in 2023 with control being passed to the Basingstoke signalling centre. — Brockenhurst signal box Credit: John Lucas

Pignalhill Inclosure is a picturesque woodland area located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland is primarily composed of tall, mature trees, including oak, beech, and pine, providing a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy of foliage creates a shaded and serene atmosphere, perfect for exploring or seeking refuge from the summer heat. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich variety of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Pignalhill Inclosure is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it easy for visitors to navigate and explore the area. These pathways take visitors through different sections of the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and a chance to spot local wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a myriad of bird species.

In addition to its natural charm, Pignalhill Inclosure is also home to various recreational facilities. There are designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, providing visitors with the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a picnic amidst nature. The forest is also a popular spot for photographers, with many capturing the ethereal beauty of the woodland throughout the changing seasons.

Pignalhill Inclosure is a true gem in the Hampshire countryside, offering visitors a peaceful and immersive experience in the midst of nature. Whether for a leisurely walk, a family outing, or a serene escape from the bustling city, this woodland sanctuary is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

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Pignalhill Inclosure Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.82938/-1.5508975 or Grid Reference SU3103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brockenhurst signal box Still active but scheduled to be closed in 2023 with control being passed to the Basingstoke signalling centre.

Brockenhurst signal box

Still active but scheduled to be closed in 2023 with control being passed to the Basingstoke signalling centre.

A ride leading to Stubby Copse Inclosure

A ride leading to Stubby Copse Inclosure

Unsettled Weather, Parkhill Inclosure Wintry sunshine beneath heavy grey clouds along one of the forest cycle tracks.

Unsettled Weather, Parkhill Inclosure

Wintry sunshine beneath heavy grey clouds along one of the forest cycle tracks.

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Cycle Route in Parkhill Inclosure One of the excellent cycle routes which provide access to the heart of the forest.

Cycle Route in Parkhill Inclosure

One of the excellent cycle routes which provide access to the heart of the forest.

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Entrance to New Copse Inclosure A woodland track and cycle route and also a driveway to a couple of cottages in the forest.

Entrance to New Copse Inclosure

A woodland track and cycle route and also a driveway to a couple of cottages in the forest.

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Logs by the Track This is by New Copse Cottage South, one of a couple of isolated houses in the forest along here.

Logs by the Track

This is by New Copse Cottage South, one of a couple of isolated houses in the forest along here.

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New Copse Cottage Surrounded by the forest, an isolated house near the railway.

New Copse Cottage

Surrounded by the forest, an isolated house near the railway.

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Forest Cross Roads The main tracks through the New Forest seem to be maintained very well. Two of them intersect here.

Forest Cross Roads

The main tracks through the New Forest seem to be maintained very well. Two of them intersect here.

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Towards the Railway The railway line through the middle of the forest is crossed by tracks at regular intervals. It doesn&#039;t seem to be a major barrier.

Towards the Railway

The railway line through the middle of the forest is crossed by tracks at regular intervals. It doesn't seem to be a major barrier.

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Logpile in Perrywood Hazeley Inclosure

Logpile in Perrywood Hazeley Inclosure

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Gates between the Inclosures It may look like one big mass of trees but the various areas of the forest are kept separate from each other by a lot of fences.
Jim Champion in his picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/43062">SU3204 : Driftway between Parkhill Inclosure and Stubby Copse Inclosure, New Forest</a> explains that wide tracks like this are called driftways and are for moving animals around from one grazing area to another without them wandering off into the forest.

Gates between the Inclosures

It may look like one big mass of trees but the various areas of the forest are kept separate from each other by a lot of fences. Jim Champion in his picture SU3204 : Driftway between Parkhill Inclosure and Stubby Copse Inclosure, New Forest explains that wide tracks like this are called driftways and are for moving animals around from one grazing area to another without them wandering off into the forest.

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Cycleway and Driftway part company The wide grassy driftway is only followed by one of the forest cycle routes as far as the turn here.

Cycleway and Driftway part company

The wide grassy driftway is only followed by one of the forest cycle routes as far as the turn here.

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Gate by a Driftway The surfaced track crosses one of the wide grassy ways in between the wooded inclosures which can be used for moving livestock around the forest.

Gate by a Driftway

The surfaced track crosses one of the wide grassy ways in between the wooded inclosures which can be used for moving livestock around the forest.

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Using the Cycle Route We were impressed with the extensive network of cycle routes around the forest.
A reliable way of exploring without ending up in the mud.

Using the Cycle Route

We were impressed with the extensive network of cycle routes around the forest. A reliable way of exploring without ending up in the mud.

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Open Space in the Forest Open to grazing animals unlike the surrounding forestry inclosures.

Open Space in the Forest

Open to grazing animals unlike the surrounding forestry inclosures.

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Beside the Railway A long stretch of unforested land on the north side of the railway line.

Beside the Railway

A long stretch of unforested land on the north side of the railway line.

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Cycleway and Another Track One of the many tracks which are not part of the cycle route network goes off to the left. You very much take your chance on what condition they are in.

Cycleway and Another Track

One of the many tracks which are not part of the cycle route network goes off to the left. You very much take your chance on what condition they are in.

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An Open Gate This is just a vehicle barrier, not part of the forestry inclosure system.

An Open Gate

This is just a vehicle barrier, not part of the forestry inclosure system.

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Pignalhill Inclosure is located at Grid Ref: SU3103 (Lat: 50.82938, Lng: -1.5508975)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.82938,-1.5508975

Lcn Ref: 291

Lat/Long: 50.8310488/-1.5537133

Lcn Ref: 290

Lat/Long: 50.8313843/-1.5543573

Lcn Ref: 306

Lat/Long: 50.8303698/-1.5508578

Lcn Ref: 292

Lat/Long: 50.830118/-1.5556005

Pignal Hill

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.8292785/-1.5464785

Barrier: bollard

Lat/Long: 50.8279572/-1.5465383

Lcn Ref: 289

Lat/Long: 50.8315548/-1.5541502

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