Blackbush Hanger

Wood, Forest in Hampshire East Hampshire

England

Blackbush Hanger

Path on Mill Lane Millstream by path on Mill Lane — Path on Mill Lane Credit: Shaun Ferguson

Blackbush Hanger is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Situated within the South Downs National Park, this ancient forest covers an area of approximately 70 acres. The hanger is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty, attracting nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of beech trees, which create a dense canopy that filters sunlight, giving the forest a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a soft carpet of decaying organic matter.

Blackbush Hanger is home to a wide range of wildlife, including various species of birds, insects, and mammals. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot species such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. The forest is also home to several rare and protected species, including the silver-washed fritillary butterfly and the dormouse.

The hanger offers a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. There are several viewpoints within the forest, providing breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also find picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, offering peaceful spots to rest and admire the natural surroundings.

Blackbush Hanger is easily accessible, with nearby parking facilities and public transportation options. It is a cherished local gem and an ideal destination for those seeking solace in nature or a peaceful retreat away from the bustling city life.

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Blackbush Hanger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.872295/-0.94530779 or Grid Reference SU7408. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path on Mill Lane

Millstream by path on Mill Lane

Shaun Ferguson

Hollybank Woods

PAUL FARMER

Derelict House, Horndean Road

PAUL FARMER

The Avenue at Stansted Park, looking towards Stansted House

A 2.3 km forest ride straight from the door: this is landscape architecture on a very grand scale! The Monarch's Way long distance path passes along the left hand edge in this view.

David Martin

The Avenue at Stansted Park, looking away from the house

A 2.3km forest ride from the house towards Rowlands Castle.

David Martin

2016: a year on Geograph (Day 138)

Scaffolding on Eileen Beard House (at the junction of Bartons Road and Forestside Avenue)

Basher Eyre

2016: a year on Geograph (Day 253)

Contrasting homes in Wakefords Way. Mrs Thatcher would surely be proud to see how some owners gentrify their own home having bought it from the local authority!

Basher Eyre

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Emsworth Common pillbox (5)

- Pillbox (variant): DoB ID: S0012781 Described on the national database as being of poor design and construction, it's L-shape in plan, and located in woodland at a crossroads between Horndean in the north, and Emsworth in the south. As can be seen, it is very overgrown and has been vandalised inside with paint. It might also be described as a half-section post, a classification that is not officially recognised I hasten to add! It is a design that is repeated in several similar structures in the area. SU7308 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Emsworth Common pillbox (6)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Emsworth Common pillbox (6)

- Pillbox (variant): DoB ID: S0012781 A view which reveals the L-shaped interior. SU7308 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 1 (7)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 1 (7)

- Pillbox (unclassified): DoB ID: S0012777 Somewhat ambiguously this is also classified as a pillbox/section post, presumably because it does bear some resemblance to a small section post or blockhouse. It is not L-shaped as described on the national database, but rectangular, with three south facing embrasures, and an entrance in the centre on the north side with loopholes at each end facing east and west. It is located within private grounds that once overlooked open ground bounded by the railway, Prospect Lane, and the Emsworth - Horndean road. It is heavily overgrown. SU7308 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 1 (8)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 1 (8)

- Pillbox (unclassified): DoB ID: S0012777 Interior end-to-end view through the southeast facing loophole showing the rectangular shape of the pillbox. The entrance on the north side is in the centre on the right. SU7309 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 2 (9)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 2 (9)

- Section Post: DoB ID: S0012780 A second pillbox, similar in construction to pillbox no 1 lies about 200 metres northeast overlooking the railway, close to the west side of the Emsworth - Horndean road. It has a companion (pillbox no. 3) on the other side of the road on the east side. SU7309 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 2 (10)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 2 (10)

- Section Post: DoB ID: S0012780 This pillbox like others in the area, is similar to a straight section post, (albeit much smaller) being narrow and rectangular, with large loopholes along one side only, as well as loopholes at each end. The four main loops face southwest towards open ground. SU7309 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 2 (11)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 2 (11)

- Section Post: DoB ID: S0012780 Interior view from the west end embrasure looking towards the east end, with on the left, the entrance in the centre of the north side. Currently in use as a store. Note the 'V' (for Victory) over the swastika emblem high up on the back wall. SU7309 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 3 (12)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 3 (12)

- Section Post: DoB ID: e41642 A section post that's now on the national database on the east side of the Emsworth - Horndean road, and literally a road width away from pillbox no. 2 on the other side. Almost identical in construction. it too has five embrasures that face south towards the railway. The view is of the blast wall protected entrance on the north side, looking south along the road towards the railway bridge. SU7309 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 3 (13)

Mike Searle

WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 3 (13)

- Section Post: DoB ID: e41642 The entrance in the middle of the north side has steps leading down into the interior. SU7309 : WWII Hampshire: environs of Havant & Emsworth - Comley Hill area pillbox no. 3 (14)

Mike Searle