Withybed Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Withybed Copse

Central IOW from St Catherine's Hill A good view over the middle of the island from up here on the southern edge.
Central IOW from St Catherine's Hill Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Withybed Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Spanning approximately 20 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility. The copse is characterized by its dense canopy of mature trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and ash, which create a shady and inviting atmosphere.

The forest floor is covered in a carpet of lush green moss, interspersed with vibrant wildflowers, ferns, and bracken. This diverse undergrowth provides a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, and insects. It is not uncommon to spot squirrels scampering through the treetops or hear the gentle chirping of woodland birds.

Withybed Copse is crisscrossed with a network of winding footpaths, which allow visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These paths lead to hidden nooks and crannies, where one can find secluded picnic spots or simply sit and admire the natural beauty of the surroundings.

The copse is also home to a small babbling stream that meanders through the trees, adding to the peaceful ambiance and offering a refreshing spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature.

Withybed Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and families seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its idyllic setting and abundance of wildlife make it a truly magical place to visit and experience the wonders of Hampshire's natural landscape.

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Withybed Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.604277/-1.2953343 or Grid Reference SZ4978. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Central IOW from St Catherine's Hill A good view over the middle of the island from up here on the southern edge.
Central IOW from St Catherine's Hill
A good view over the middle of the island from up here on the southern edge.
Old lighthouse in the way Construction of a lighthouse on top of St Catherine's Hill started in the 1780's but was soon abandoned because the site was so often foggy.
When they came to put up a radio mast on the same site, they had to work around the base of the old tower.
Old lighthouse in the way
Construction of a lighthouse on top of St Catherine's Hill started in the 1780's but was soon abandoned because the site was so often foggy. When they came to put up a radio mast on the same site, they had to work around the base of the old tower.
Crops on St Catherine's Hill The edge of the access land around St Catherine's Oratory. Beyond is farmland to the horizon.
Crops on St Catherine's Hill
The edge of the access land around St Catherine's Oratory. Beyond is farmland to the horizon.
Steps up from the road It's a bit of a climb up to St Catherine's Oratory, but the steepest bit is the steps up to the start of the footpath.
Steps up from the road
It's a bit of a climb up to St Catherine's Oratory, but the steepest bit is the steps up to the start of the footpath.
Chalk Grassland, Niton Down Home to a great diversity of plants and creatures, chalk grassland is often a preserved habitat.
Chalk Grassland, Niton Down
Home to a great diversity of plants and creatures, chalk grassland is often a preserved habitat.
St Andrew, Chale: Christmas 2021 Christmas has been a special time for two millennia, perhaps especially so during wars and pandemics. In England it traditionally starts with the unveiling of the Harrods Christmas Display in July! All the infant schools I worked at started rehearsals for the Nativity Play as soon as we reurned after Autumn Half Term. As November progresses most shops and a large number of homes have some indication it is "the most wonderful time of the year". Traditionalists usually wait for the first Sunday in Advent; while, for children, Advent Calendar Day marks the start of a chocolatey month! In the past there really were 12 Days of celebration but nowadays people start saying "Did you have a good Christmas?" on the 27th. On the other hand a vicar friend of mine keeps his decorations up until Candlemass, 2nd February...
St Andrew, Chale: Christmas 2021
Christmas has been a special time for two millennia, perhaps especially so during wars and pandemics. In England it traditionally starts with the unveiling of the Harrods Christmas Display in July! All the infant schools I worked at started rehearsals for the Nativity Play as soon as we reurned after Autumn Half Term. As November progresses most shops and a large number of homes have some indication it is "the most wonderful time of the year". Traditionalists usually wait for the first Sunday in Advent; while, for children, Advent Calendar Day marks the start of a chocolatey month! In the past there really were 12 Days of celebration but nowadays people start saying "Did you have a good Christmas?" on the 27th. On the other hand a vicar friend of mine keeps his decorations up until Candlemass, 2nd February...
St Andrew, Chale: VE Day 75th banner
St Andrew, Chale: VE Day 75th banner
St Andrew, Chale: pulpit detail
St Andrew, Chale: pulpit detail
Advance warning notice for Tour of Britain 2022
Advance warning notice for Tour of Britain 2022
Bus shelter at Chale Green
Bus shelter at Chale Green
St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight Looking along the south-west coast of the island
St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight
Looking along the south-west coast of the island
St. Catherine's Oratory Locally known as the Pepperpot. Dating from about 1320, it was erected by Walter de Godeton as an act of penance for plundering wine from the wreck of St. Marie of Bayonne in Chale Bay.
St. Catherine's Oratory
Locally known as the Pepperpot. Dating from about 1320, it was erected by Walter de Godeton as an act of penance for plundering wine from the wreck of St. Marie of Bayonne in Chale Bay.
The Terrace at Chale leading from the village to the clifftop
The Terrace at Chale
leading from the village to the clifftop
Hoy's Monument Viewed from the south. On the northern face it reads:-

    In commemoration of the visit
                 of 
His Imperial Majesty Alexander the 1st
     Emperor of all the Russias
  to Great Britain in the year 1814 
 In remembrance of many happy Years 
     Residence in his Dominions
            This Pillar 
           was erected by
            Michael Hoy

On the southern face it reads 

   This tablet was erected by
      William Henry Dawes
Late Lieutenant of H.M. 22nd Reg
 In honour of those brave men of
      the allied armies
    who fell on the Alma
        at Inkermann
and at the siege of Sevastapol
          A.D. 1857
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/781861">SZ4978 : Hoy Monument Plaque</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/781870">SZ4978 : Plaque on the North Face of the Hoy Monument</a>
Hoy's Monument
Viewed from the south. On the northern face it reads:- In commemoration of the visit of His Imperial Majesty Alexander the 1st Emperor of all the Russias to Great Britain in the year 1814 In remembrance of many happy Years Residence in his Dominions This Pillar was erected by Michael Hoy On the southern face it reads This tablet was erected by William Henry Dawes Late Lieutenant of H.M. 22nd Reg In honour of those brave men of the allied armies who fell on the Alma at Inkermann and at the siege of Sevastapol A.D. 1857 see SZ4978 : Hoy Monument Plaque and SZ4978 : Plaque on the North Face of the Hoy Monument
Trig Point on St Catherine's Hill Close to St. Catherine's Oratory, a tumulus, and a modern transmitter. Looking north along the ridge towards the Hoy Monument.
Trig Point on St Catherine's Hill
Close to St. Catherine's Oratory, a tumulus, and a modern transmitter. Looking north along the ridge towards the Hoy Monument.
Transmitter Tower and St Catherine's Oratory Within a few hundred yards of each other we have a Bronze Age Tumulus, a Medieval Lighthouse, possibly the base of a windmill??, a trig point and the modern transmitter.
Transmitter Tower and St Catherine's Oratory
Within a few hundred yards of each other we have a Bronze Age Tumulus, a Medieval Lighthouse, possibly the base of a windmill??, a trig point and the modern transmitter.
Base of Old Lighthouse on St Catherine's Hill Begun in 1785 but abandoned before it was finished because the frequent fog at the site made it useless. Known as the mustard pot or the salt cellar (to go with St Catherine's tower being the pepperpot)
Base of Old Lighthouse on St Catherine's Hill
Begun in 1785 but abandoned before it was finished because the frequent fog at the site made it useless. Known as the mustard pot or the salt cellar (to go with St Catherine's tower being the pepperpot)
Tumulus near St Catherine's Oratory and Trig Point Looking north from near the base of the transmitter.
Tumulus near St Catherine's Oratory and Trig Point
Looking north from near the base of the transmitter.
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Withybed Copse is located at Grid Ref: SZ4978 (Lat: 50.604277, Lng: -1.2953343)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

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St Catherine's Down
Note: also agrees with OS 1:25k and is the (historic) slope of the down rather than the hilltop
Place: locality
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 50.6032256/-1.3019475
Hoy Memorial
Building: monument
Historic: monument
Man Made: tower
Note: Russian history
Tower Construction: freestanding
Tower Type: monument
Url: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/st-catherines-down-and-knowles-farm/features/history-of-the-hoy-monument-on-the-isle-of-wight
Lat/Long: 50.6068184/-1.3005227
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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