The Warren

Wood, Forest in Surrey Epsom and Ewell

England

The Warren

Witness Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War Centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets. In the background is one of the statues forming part of Patrick Wall&#039;s Regiment of Trees. — Witness Credit: Ian Capper

The Warren, located in Surrey, England, is a picturesque wood and forest known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Spanning over a vast area, it provides a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, with its dense canopy of trees including oak, beech, and birch. This creates a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, and a multitude of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

A network of well-maintained walking trails weaves its way through the forest, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths provide opportunities to discover hidden gems, including enchanting clearings, babbling brooks, and small ponds. The Warren is also home to several picnic areas, where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature.

For those interested in history, The Warren holds cultural significance as a former hunting ground for the nobility. Its name originates from the practice of enclosing land for the purpose of hunting game, which was prevalent during medieval times. This historical context adds an extra layer of intrigue to the area, inviting visitors to imagine the tales of the past as they wander through its ancient woodlands.

Overall, The Warren in Surrey offers a truly immersive natural experience, appealing to individuals seeking solace in nature, wildlife enthusiasts, and history buffs alike.

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The Warren Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.30294/-0.26308964 or Grid Reference TQ2157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Witness

Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War Centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets. In the background is one of the statues forming part of Patrick Wall's Regiment of Trees.

Ian Capper

Witness

Oak sculpture by sculptor John Merrill at Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Inscribed inside it are extracts from 7 poems by World War I poets.

Ian Capper

The Regiment of Trees

A group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).

Ian Capper

The Regiment of Trees

One of a group of 12 statues by Patrick Wall in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The artwork commemorates the inspection of troops on Epsom Downs by Lord Kitchener in January 1915. In the background is John Merrill's sculpture Witness (see TQ2057 : Witness).

Ian Capper

The Regiment of Trees

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 2016, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

Area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. Each of the 14 boards created by Andrew Lapthorn commemorates a ship lost in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, listing the numbers from each drowned or surviving.

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

A seat and figure in Jutland Wood, an area in Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust. The seat is by Andrew Lapthorn and the figure is by Christine Charlesworth. Jutland Wood commemorates the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and the figure has two sides - the far side looking towards the original woodland in the background, which would have been in existence at the time of the battle, depicts a sailor in 1916 uniform, while the side seen here, looking towards the future woodland and depicts a sailor in 2016 uniform.

Ian Capper

Jutland Wood

Ian Capper

Langley Vale Wood

A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand of Epsom Downs Racecourse in the background.

Ian Capper

Langley Vale Wood

A section of Langley Vale Wood, the largest of four First World War centenary woods developed by the Woodland Trust, with distant views of Tolworth Tower, Wembley Stadium and One West Point in Acton.

Ian Capper

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Looking across Langley Vale to the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand of Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Ian Capper

Walton Road towards the grand stands

View along Walton Road, just north of the crossing of the back of the racecourse, towards the Queen's Stand and the Duchess Stand. Just ahead is the Middle Hill Canter, one of the training gallops on the downs, which (when in use) cross over Walton Road.

Hugh Craddock

Walton Road on Six Mile Hill

Walton Road on the ascent of Six Mile Hill or Walton Downs. The road here crosses the Winter Ground, one of the training gallops on the downs — this lower part of the hill is used for training during the winter months. During those months, when the Winter Ground is in use, wood chips will be put down across the carriageway to facilitate the passage of race horses in training — in which case, other road users must watch out!

Hugh Craddock

Rifle Butts Alley (half way up)

Half way up Rifle Butts Alley, following the improvement works in early 2022. For a comparison with pre-2022, see TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley.

Hugh Craddock

Rifle Butts Alley (near the top)

Rifle Butts Alley, looking downhill from near the top, following the improvement works in early 2022.

Hugh Craddock

Rifle Butts Alley (top 100m)

Rifle Butts Alley, looking uphill towards the top, where it opens out onto Epsom downs. This is following the improvement works in early 2022: seen here TQ2159 : Rifle Butts Alley (1) temporally about mid-way between the previous improvement (in the late 1990s) and the present one.

Hugh Craddock