Little Duxmore Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Little Duxmore Copse

White Hart Inn, Havenstreet — White Hart Inn, Havenstreet Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Little Duxmore Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The copse is predominantly characterized by its dense canopy of towering oak and beech trees, which provide a shady and tranquil atmosphere. These ancient trees, some of which date back centuries, create a captivating and awe-inspiring sight throughout the year.

The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells during the spring season, creating a stunning violet-hued spectacle. Visitors can also find an abundance of wildflowers, including primroses, wood anemones, and violets, which add vibrant splashes of color to the woodland.

Little Duxmore Copse is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. Bird species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls can be spotted throughout the year, while elusive mammals like badgers, foxes, and deer occasionally make appearances.

The copse offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These well-marked routes wind through the forest, passing bubbling streams, moss-covered rocks, and small clearings, providing a sense of tranquility and serenity.

Little Duxmore Copse is a true gem of Hampshire, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Its ancient trees, vibrant wildflowers, and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of this beautiful region.

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White Hart Inn, Havenstreet

White Hart Inn, Havenstreet

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Train Story The museum building by Havenstreet Station.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Train Story

The museum building by Havenstreet Station.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet departure Locomotive No. 24 - Calbourne - is hauling its train of period coaching stock towards Smallbrook Junction. A fairly timeless scene and with an appropriate engine in charge.
No. 24 is a former London and South Western Railway class 02 (Adams radial tank) 0-4-4T built in 1891 at Nine Elms Works. Originally based at Fratton and then Exeter, it was moved to the Isle of Wight in 1925, renumbered W24 and given the name Calbourne. It was withdrawn from service and acquired for preservation in 1967. It is the only survivor of 60 02 class locomotives.

The locomotive had boiler works in 2020 but returned to service in 2021 and is considered the railway&#039;s &#039;flagship&#039; locomotive.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet departure

Locomotive No. 24 - Calbourne - is hauling its train of period coaching stock towards Smallbrook Junction. A fairly timeless scene and with an appropriate engine in charge. No. 24 is a former London and South Western Railway class 02 (Adams radial tank) 0-4-4T built in 1891 at Nine Elms Works. Originally based at Fratton and then Exeter, it was moved to the Isle of Wight in 1925, renumbered W24 and given the name Calbourne. It was withdrawn from service and acquired for preservation in 1967. It is the only survivor of 60 02 class locomotives. The locomotive had boiler works in 2020 but returned to service in 2021 and is considered the railway's 'flagship' locomotive.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station Seen between trains.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station

Seen between trains.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - locomotive W11 This is a William Stroudley designed A1X &#039;Terrier 0-6-0T locomotive built in 1878 at the Brighton Works of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Based at Battersea Shed until 1901 she was then on the Isle of Wight from 1902 to 1947. Overhauled at Eastleigh she then worked the Hayling Island branch and other south coast venues (British Railways No. was 32640 - the previous Southern Railway No. was 2640). Withdrawn in 1963 she spent time at a Butlin&#039;s holiday camp (Penychain near Pwllheli). She was initially loaned to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in 1973 and ownership passed to the railway in 1976 and returned to steam in 1989. She has subsequently had a new boiler and most recently re-entered service in 2014.

The building behind is a former gas retort house.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - locomotive W11

This is a William Stroudley designed A1X 'Terrier 0-6-0T locomotive built in 1878 at the Brighton Works of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Based at Battersea Shed until 1901 she was then on the Isle of Wight from 1902 to 1947. Overhauled at Eastleigh she then worked the Hayling Island branch and other south coast venues (British Railways No. was 32640 - the previous Southern Railway No. was 2640). Withdrawn in 1963 she spent time at a Butlin's holiday camp (Penychain near Pwllheli). She was initially loaned to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in 1973 and ownership passed to the railway in 1976 and returned to steam in 1989. She has subsequently had a new boiler and most recently re-entered service in 2014. The building behind is a former gas retort house.

W24 Calbourne departing Havenstreet on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway No. W24 is a former London and South Western Railway class 02 (Adams radial tank) 0-4-4T built in 1891 at Nine Elms Works. Originally based at Fratton and then Exeter, it was moved to the Isle of Wight in 1925, renumbered W24 and given the name Calbourne. It was withdrawn from service and acquired for preservation in 1967. It is the only survivor of 60 02 class locomotives.

The locomotive had boiler works in 2020 but returned to service in 2021 and is considered the railway&#039;s &#039;flagship&#039; locomotive. It is seen here paired with vintage coaching stock.

W24 Calbourne departing Havenstreet on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

No. W24 is a former London and South Western Railway class 02 (Adams radial tank) 0-4-4T built in 1891 at Nine Elms Works. Originally based at Fratton and then Exeter, it was moved to the Isle of Wight in 1925, renumbered W24 and given the name Calbourne. It was withdrawn from service and acquired for preservation in 1967. It is the only survivor of 60 02 class locomotives. The locomotive had boiler works in 2020 but returned to service in 2021 and is considered the railway's 'flagship' locomotive. It is seen here paired with vintage coaching stock.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station, diesel shunting engine D2059 is a British railway class 03 constructed at Doncaster in 1959. It has been at this preserved railway since 1988 and is used for shunting and engineering trains. Although acquired to stand in for failed steam locomotives it has seldom been needed in that context.
The 03 is an 0-6-0 diesel mechanical shunter and 230 were produced between 1957 and 1962. They weigh 30.2 long tons and are powered by a Gardner 8L3 diesel of 204 horsepower.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station, diesel shunting engine

D2059 is a British railway class 03 constructed at Doncaster in 1959. It has been at this preserved railway since 1988 and is used for shunting and engineering trains. Although acquired to stand in for failed steam locomotives it has seldom been needed in that context. The 03 is an 0-6-0 diesel mechanical shunter and 230 were produced between 1957 and 1962. They weigh 30.2 long tons and are powered by a Gardner 8L3 diesel of 204 horsepower.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station, locomotive No. 41313 Seen in the locomotive stabling area between the station and the museum building. The location is a best guess. No. 41313 is an Ivatt class 2 2-6-2T built in 1952 at Crewe. Withdrawn in 1965 she was sent to Woodham Brothers&#039; scrapyard at Barry. She was rescued from there as a wreck in 1975 and spent time, unrestored, at various locations. She was finally returned to steam in 2017 at the East Somerset Railway and has since been a regular performer at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway alongside another Ivatt class 2.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station, locomotive No. 41313

Seen in the locomotive stabling area between the station and the museum building. The location is a best guess. No. 41313 is an Ivatt class 2 2-6-2T built in 1952 at Crewe. Withdrawn in 1965 she was sent to Woodham Brothers' scrapyard at Barry. She was rescued from there as a wreck in 1975 and spent time, unrestored, at various locations. She was finally returned to steam in 2017 at the East Somerset Railway and has since been a regular performer at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway alongside another Ivatt class 2.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station - diesel locomotive Andrew Barclay 0-40DM shunter built 1945. It was initially placed here on loan from the National Army Museum but ownership was transferred to the railway in 2008. Seen from the path to the museum building.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station - diesel locomotive

Andrew Barclay 0-40DM shunter built 1945. It was initially placed here on loan from the National Army Museum but ownership was transferred to the railway in 2008. Seen from the path to the museum building.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station The building on the left that now houses the railway&#039;s shop is a former gas retort house built in 1886 by Lancashire cotton entrepreneur John Rylands. This produced town gas (or coal gas) until its closure in 1920. Surviving gas retort houses are now rare and it is good to see a display board explaining this building&#039;s former use.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Havenstreet Station

The building on the left that now houses the railway's shop is a former gas retort house built in 1886 by Lancashire cotton entrepreneur John Rylands. This produced town gas (or coal gas) until its closure in 1920. Surviving gas retort houses are now rare and it is good to see a display board explaining this building's former use.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Ryde Pier electric tram There was a tramway along Ryde Pier that operated from 1864 until 1969. It was operated by horses initially and the steam was trialled briefly until its electrification in 1886. The electric tram were replaced by petrol engined trams in 1927. This particular electric tram was built in 1911 by Pollard and Sons in Ryde. Following withdrawal it was used as a holiday chalet and then as a chicken coop. It was saved for restoration in 1978. Ryde Pier is actually three piers side by side and the tram ran on the now derelict centre pier.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Ryde Pier electric tram

There was a tramway along Ryde Pier that operated from 1864 until 1969. It was operated by horses initially and the steam was trialled briefly until its electrification in 1886. The electric tram were replaced by petrol engined trams in 1927. This particular electric tram was built in 1911 by Pollard and Sons in Ryde. Following withdrawal it was used as a holiday chalet and then as a chicken coop. It was saved for restoration in 1978. Ryde Pier is actually three piers side by side and the tram ran on the now derelict centre pier.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - sole survivor Although in the guise of locomotive No. 2 Yarmouth, this particular engine never worked on the Isle of Wight. It is a London, Brighton and South Coast Railway E1 class 0-6-0T built in 1877 as No. 110 Burgundy. Four sister locomotives were transferred to the island, so it masquerading as one is not unreasonable. This locomotive was withdrawn from the main line in 1927 and worked in colliery service until 1963. It was acquired for preservation here through the East Somerset Railway. It is the only surviving LBSCR E1 class.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - sole survivor

Although in the guise of locomotive No. 2 Yarmouth, this particular engine never worked on the Isle of Wight. It is a London, Brighton and South Coast Railway E1 class 0-6-0T built in 1877 as No. 110 Burgundy. Four sister locomotives were transferred to the island, so it masquerading as one is not unreasonable. This locomotive was withdrawn from the main line in 1927 and worked in colliery service until 1963. It was acquired for preservation here through the East Somerset Railway. It is the only surviving LBSCR E1 class.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Ajax In the Train Story building that acts as both a museum and a covered store for out of use/unrestored rolling stock. This locomotive is Ajax - an 0-6-0T built in 1918 by Andrew Barclay of Kilmarnock for the Sulphide Corporation of London. The locomotive worked for some years in Persia then on return to the UK in a refinery and ironworks before finishing in an ironstone quarry. It was withdrawn in 1968 and although acquired for preservation was not to run under steam for many tears. It was ultimately restored and ran on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway from 2005 to 2014. it is now withdrawn awaiting overhaul.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Ajax

In the Train Story building that acts as both a museum and a covered store for out of use/unrestored rolling stock. This locomotive is Ajax - an 0-6-0T built in 1918 by Andrew Barclay of Kilmarnock for the Sulphide Corporation of London. The locomotive worked for some years in Persia then on return to the UK in a refinery and ironworks before finishing in an ironstone quarry. It was withdrawn in 1968 and although acquired for preservation was not to run under steam for many tears. It was ultimately restored and ran on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway from 2005 to 2014. it is now withdrawn awaiting overhaul.

View from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Just before Havenstreet Station. A collection of buildings including a reused railway van.

View from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Just before Havenstreet Station. A collection of buildings including a reused railway van.

Isle of Wight steam Railway - leaning on a lamppost A group of railway staff shortly after the train had departed for Smallbrook Junction.

Isle of Wight steam Railway - leaning on a lamppost

A group of railway staff shortly after the train had departed for Smallbrook Junction.

The entrance to Havenstreet Station â 1978 This was still relatively early days for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, based at the station. Note the completely unsurfaced pedestrian access to the station itself. By the early 21st century <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4662134" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4662134">Link</a> the access is properly surfaced, with a large car park alongside. In this view it&#039;s not clear whether the visitors have arrived on the service bus or the coach partly visible on the right. In 2021 there is no public transport connection to the station.

The bus is Southern Vectis no.887, a Leyland National, no.883. This was the standard single deck bus developed for the NBC in the early 1970s and was found throughout the UK, with over 7000 being built.

The entrance to Havenstreet Station â 1978

This was still relatively early days for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, based at the station. Note the completely unsurfaced pedestrian access to the station itself. By the early 21st century Link the access is properly surfaced, with a large car park alongside. In this view it's not clear whether the visitors have arrived on the service bus or the coach partly visible on the right. In 2021 there is no public transport connection to the station. The bus is Southern Vectis no.887, a Leyland National, no.883. This was the standard single deck bus developed for the NBC in the early 1970s and was found throughout the UK, with over 7000 being built.

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Little Duxmore Copse is located at Grid Ref: SZ5588 (Lat: 50.692981, Lng: -1.2094989)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

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