Lamb Down

Downs, Moorland in Wiltshire

England

Lamb Down

Tree planting in Ashdown Copse In March 2020 the MoD announced the felling of thousands of trees in Ashdown Copse due to infection by Ash dieback disease <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/features/18344394.clearing-ash-military-precision/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/features/18344394.clearing-ash-military-precision/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . I don&#039;t know if this replanting is related to that. Whips of various species were being planted by men who, it seemed, did not speak English. — Tree planting in Ashdown Copse Credit: Peter Facey

Lamb Down, located in Wiltshire, England, is a picturesque area encompassing downs and moorland, offering a diverse and stunning landscape. The region is known for its natural beauty, attracting visitors from near and far.

The downs of Lamb Down are characterized by gently rolling hills covered in lush green grass and scattered with wildflowers, creating a vibrant and idyllic scenery. These downs provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and picnicking, as well as offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

In contrast, the moorland in Lamb Down showcases a more rugged and untamed landscape. Here, visitors can experience the raw beauty of open expanses, heather-covered hills, and scattered patches of woodland. Moorland is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and sometimes even deer, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Lamb Down is not only a haven for nature lovers but also holds historical significance. The area is scattered with ancient archaeological sites, including burial mounds and stone circles, hinting at its rich past and providing fascinating insights into the region's history.

The tranquility and natural beauty of Lamb Down, Wiltshire, make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether exploring the downs or immersing oneself in the rugged moorland, visitors are sure to find solace in the breathtaking surroundings of this enchanting area.

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Lamb Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.235864/-1.6331675 or Grid Reference SU2548. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tree planting in Ashdown Copse

In March 2020 the MoD announced the felling of thousands of trees in Ashdown Copse due to infection by Ash dieback disease Link

. I don't know if this replanting is related to that. Whips of various species were being planted by men who, it seemed, did not speak English.

Peter Facey

Track junction in Ashdown Copse

At this point I had mistraken my route and strayed off the public footpath I had previously been following Link .

Peter Facey

Weird shelter in Ashdown Copse

The note on the tree reads "RV 4 Friendly prisoners are being held at grid SD 299 126". SD 299 126 is a holiday park at Ainsdale-on-Sea south of Southport about 180 miles from here. Whether this note is part of military training or perhaps some paintball event I don't know.

Peter Facey

Gate in forestry fence

The public footpath here runs through the fine mesh improvised gate seen at right in the photo. It runs for 138 yards in a NNW direction before emerging through another such gate onto another track. There is no visible footpath inside this fence so I followed it by GPS. Essentially this new plantation fencing has cut across the footpath. Rather than following the footpath it would be much easier to simply follow the tracks round the other two sides of this triangle, although there is no right of way to do so.

Peter Facey

Track junction at SE corner of Warren Hill plantation

The Wiltshire County Council right of way sign here has been rotated 90 degrees to give false information. I rotated it back. The real public footpath runs diagonally from the bottom left corner of this photo to the middle right.

Peter Facey

Public Footpath in valley south of Warren Hill

Peter Facey

Wildlife Area in valley south of Warren Hill

The woodland ahead is marked as a wildlife area and there is a request to keep dogs on leads.

Peter Facey

Track junction at Kimpton Gorse

The Wiltshire County Council public footpath sign had been rotated here through ninety degrees to give misleading picture of the right of way. I rotated it back. The real public footpath does not follow any of the grassy tracks seen here. Rather, it runs diagonally across the hillside from here towards the second tiny clump of trees just seen on the horizon near the left of this photo.

Peter Facey

Looking along public footpath towards Kimpton Gorse

The hillside here seemed to have been dug up or had a crop on it recently. There was no trace of the public footpath, so I followed by GPS.

Peter Facey

Public footpath from Klimpton Gorse towards Ashdown Copse

The footpath passes in a straight line to the right of the disused pit seen in the distance. The line of scrub seen in the foreground is not marked on the 1:25K OS map. The footpath here is undiscernible but can be followed by GPS.

Peter Facey

Fearsome horned cattle blocking public footpath

The indiscernible public footpath is climbing towards Ashdown Copse. I was following it by GPS. The cattle were enclosed by an electric fence. I deviated southwards from the footpath to avoid the cattle.

Peter Facey