Gravel Hill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Basingstoke and Deane

England

Gravel Hill Plantation

Badly pot-holed lane Not typical of the rest of the lane, just this stretch suffered somewhat before meeting the main road. — Badly pot-holed lane Credit: Robin Webster

Gravel Hill Plantation is located in Hampshire, England and is renowned for its picturesque woodland and forest. Spread across a vast area, the plantation encompasses a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The plantation is primarily composed of mature woodland, characterized by a rich variety of trees including oak, beech, and pine. These towering trees provide a lush canopy that offers a cool and serene environment, especially during the summer months. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers, further enhancing the beauty of the surroundings.

Gravel Hill Plantation is home to an array of wildlife species. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting various avian species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, while mammal enthusiasts may encounter deer, foxes, and squirrels. The plantation's diverse ecosystem also supports a plethora of insects, amphibians, and reptiles, providing ample opportunities for nature lovers to observe and learn about these fascinating creatures.

The plantation offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails cater to different fitness levels and offer various lengths, ensuring there is something for everyone. Along the way, walkers may stumble upon charming streams and ponds, adding to the tranquility of the surroundings.

Gravel Hill Plantation is a haven for those seeking solace in nature. Its lush forest, diverse wildlife, and well-designed trails make it a delightful destination for individuals and families looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Hampshire.

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Gravel Hill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.241849/-1.3958183 or Grid Reference SU4249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Badly pot-holed lane

Not typical of the rest of the lane, just this stretch suffered somewhat before meeting the main road.

Robin Webster

Hurstbourne Viaduct, bridge BAE1 E4/173

On the West of England main line, the Southern route to the west..

Robin Webster

Arched bridge ahead

The Harroway passes under the West of England line, which is here immediately on the left.

Robin Webster

Lane up Newbarn Down

No downland now, all agriculture.

Robin Webster

Hurstbourne railway station (site), Hampshire

Opened in 1882 by the London & South Western Railway on the line from Basingstoke to Salisbury, this station closed in 1964 and was demolished. View east up the approach road. The line and former station site are to the right of the house. Not much seemed to have changed in the 25 years since SU4349 : Hurstbourne station site/remains, 1993 was taken, but in 2023 the site became a housing development.

Nigel Thompson

Hurstbourne Viaduct

David Martin

Field with pylon north of Hurstbourne Viaduct

David Martin

Watercress beds

David Martin

View across watercress beds

David Martin

Farmland, St Mary Bourne

Barley to the south of Lower Wyke.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, St Mary Bourne

Barley beside the Test Way near Lower Wyke.

Andrew Smith

New Barn Farm

P Gaskell

Harroway Junction

P Gaskell

Village houses, St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

Oswald Bertram

Village house, St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

Oswald Bertram

Bourne Cottage, St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

C18, early C19. One storey and attic, 4 windows. Half-hipped thatch roof, 3 eyebrow dormers. Walling of red brickwork in Flemish bond, with a section of flint panels at the east side; the upper gables have exposed framing. Casements. One plain door and another with side windows. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

The Malt House, St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

Early C19. Two-storeyed house with a shop front, 3 upper windows. Slate roof, stepped brick eaves. Red brick walling with long and short flint panels, brick plinth, stone cills. Sashes in reveals; the ground floor at the south-east side has an original moulded cornice, frieze and thin pilasters to a shop front which has been made narrower, by the infill of flint and brick walling on the east side. Four-panelled door in a solid frame, with a hood on carved brackets. The easternmost quarter of the front turns at a slight angle, to continue straight along the front of the adjoining building. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Little Thatch, St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

C18. One storey and attic, 3 windows. Thatched roof, with eaves raised above the upper windows, which have cills at eaves level. Red brick walling in Flemish bond, cambered ground floor openings, cement plinth. Casements. Two boarded doors in solid frames. The easternmost quarter of the front turns at a slight angle, to continue straight along the front of the adjoining building. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

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Gravel Hill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU4249 (Lat: 51.241849, Lng: -1.3958183)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Basingstoke and Deane

Police Authority: Hampshire