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Glanvilles Wootton

Civil Parish in Dorset North Dorset

England

Glanvilles Wootton

Field, West Pulham The nightmare that is footpath N49 20 is drawing to a close. Currently my nomination for Dorset's worst right of way (of those I've completed), and there's tough competition. Visible in the centre is the roof of Chaselands.
Field, West Pulham Credit: Derek Harper

Glanvilles Wootton is a civil parish located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles northwest of the county town of Dorchester and lies within the West Dorset district. The village is nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

Glanvilles Wootton is a small and tranquil village with a population of around 150 residents. It is known for its charming and well-preserved thatched cottages, which give the village a timeless and traditional atmosphere. The architectural style of the village reflects its long history, with some buildings dating back to the 16th century.

The heart of Glanvilles Wootton is its parish church, dedicated to St. Mary. This beautiful medieval church is a prominent landmark in the village and is still in active use. It features a striking tower and a number of notable historical features, including stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings.

The village offers limited amenities, with a small community hall and a local pub providing social and recreational opportunities for residents. However, for more extensive services and facilities, residents can easily access nearby towns and villages such as Sherborne and Dorchester.

Glanvilles Wootton is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding countryside offers numerous walking and cycling trails, providing opportunities to explore the idyllic Dorset landscape.

Overall, Glanvilles Wootton is a picturesque and tranquil village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its historical charm, natural beauty, and sense of community make it a delightful place to live or visit.

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Field, West Pulham The nightmare that is footpath N49 20 is drawing to a close. Currently my nomination for Dorset's worst right of way (of those I've completed), and there's tough competition. Visible in the centre is the roof of Chaselands.
Field, West Pulham
The nightmare that is footpath N49 20 is drawing to a close. Currently my nomination for Dorset's worst right of way (of those I've completed), and there's tough competition. Visible in the centre is the roof of Chaselands.
Holwell Manor House Grade II* listed. "Country House, C16 with much rebuilding of 1889" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1118845?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1118845?section=official-list-entry">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> . Seen past the entrance gate on Holwell Drove <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7564503">ST6810 : Holwell Drove</a>.
Holwell Manor House
Grade II* listed. "Country House, C16 with much rebuilding of 1889" LinkExternal link . Seen past the entrance gate on Holwell Drove ST6810 : Holwell Drove.
Cottage, Sandhills Tess Cottage is opposite the junction of Holwell Drove (foreground) with Stock Hill Lane. Presumably named as a whimsical reference to Hardy's famous character who spent time in the Blackmore Vale, which we are in.
Cottage, Sandhills
Tess Cottage is opposite the junction of Holwell Drove (foreground) with Stock Hill Lane. Presumably named as a whimsical reference to Hardy's famous character who spent time in the Blackmore Vale, which we are in.
Stock Hill Lane Passing Rails Farm. To the right of the telegraph pole is Magog Farm.
Stock Hill Lane
Passing Rails Farm. To the right of the telegraph pole is Magog Farm.
Damaged stile near Pulham The stile on footpath N49 20 glimpsed from the other side at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560802">ST6908 : Overgrown stile near Pulham</a>. A time-consuming stretch of footpath.
Damaged stile near Pulham
The stile on footpath N49 20 glimpsed from the other side at ST6908 : Overgrown stile near Pulham. A time-consuming stretch of footpath.
Stile near Pulham Compared to the last stile <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560806">ST7008 : Damaged stile near Pulham</a>, this looks fine, but beyond it the course of footpath N49 20 is through absolutely impenetrable woodland, even if daylight can be seen on the far side of the field boundary. I've no intention of retracing my steps given the difficulty of doing so, so will have to look for another route.
Stile near Pulham
Compared to the last stile ST7008 : Damaged stile near Pulham, this looks fine, but beyond it the course of footpath N49 20 is through absolutely impenetrable woodland, even if daylight can be seen on the far side of the field boundary. I've no intention of retracing my steps given the difficulty of doing so, so will have to look for another route.
Farm, Pulham Taken while trying to find alternative route for footpath N49 20 after the impossibility of using <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560808">ST7008 : Stile near Pulham</a>. The farm is unnamed on maps.
Farm, Pulham
Taken while trying to find alternative route for footpath N49 20 after the impossibility of using ST7008 : Stile near Pulham. The farm is unnamed on maps.
House at Pulham Chaselands also appears in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180955">ST7008 : Field, West Pulham</a>. Needless to say the footpath I was trying to follow has no exit onto the road where mapped; I took the trouble to search diligently on both sides of the hedge. So I have to leave this meadow via the entrance driveway to the house. Footpath N49 20 is 478 metres long (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rowmaps.com/showmap.php?place=West%20Pulham&map=BingOS&lat=50.8723&lon=2.4236&lonew=W" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rowmaps.com/showmap.php?place=West%20Pulham&map=BingOS&lat=50.8723&lon=2.4236&lonew=W">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> ) and has around four impassable stiles or crossing places, which could easily be a record, at around 1 per 120 metres. It took me 18 minutes to get from one end to the other.
House at Pulham
Chaselands also appears in ST7008 : Field, West Pulham. Needless to say the footpath I was trying to follow has no exit onto the road where mapped; I took the trouble to search diligently on both sides of the hedge. So I have to leave this meadow via the entrance driveway to the house. Footpath N49 20 is 478 metres long (LinkExternal link ) and has around four impassable stiles or crossing places, which could easily be a record, at around 1 per 120 metres. It took me 18 minutes to get from one end to the other.
Field, Pulham Pulham Business Park is on the other side of the trees on the left.
Field, Pulham
Pulham Business Park is on the other side of the trees on the left.
Holwell Drove The unfenced symbol comes into play on maps here, as the western end of the road has the very wide verges characteristic of drove roads.
Holwell Drove
The unfenced symbol comes into play on maps here, as the western end of the road has the very wide verges characteristic of drove roads.
Holwell Drove The former drove road passes the entrance gateway to the Manor House, glimpsed at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7184701">ST6810 : Holwell Manor House</a>
Holwell Drove
The former drove road passes the entrance gateway to the Manor House, glimpsed at ST6810 : Holwell Manor House
Holwell Drove Looking left from as the wide verge appears. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7564475">ST6910 : Holwell Drove</a>.
Holwell Drove
Looking left from as the wide verge appears. See also ST6910 : Holwell Drove.
Verge by Holwell Drove Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7564516">ST6810 : Holwell Drove</a>, with the wide verge ending abruptly.
Verge by Holwell Drove
Looking right from ST6810 : Holwell Drove, with the wide verge ending abruptly.
Countryside near Pulham These young calves looked like they had just been weaned and put out in this field just to the side of the road from Pulham to Duntish.
Countryside near Pulham
These young calves looked like they had just been weaned and put out in this field just to the side of the road from Pulham to Duntish.
Thatched cottages on the bend at Middlemarsh
Thatched cottages on the bend at Middlemarsh
Road through Middlemarsh village
Road through Middlemarsh village
Sandhills Manor House Grade II* listed manor house, C16 with extensive rebuilding in 1889.
Sandhills Manor House
Grade II* listed manor house, C16 with extensive rebuilding in 1889.
Manor Farm Glanvilles Wootton Mid C19 Grade II listed manor farmhouse. The southern gable was rebuilt c. 1978 when an attached cottage was demolished.
Manor Farm Glanvilles Wootton
Mid C19 Grade II listed manor farmhouse. The southern gable was rebuilt c. 1978 when an attached cottage was demolished.
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Glanvilles Wootton is located at Grid Ref: ST6808 (Lat: 50.876857, Lng: -2.4521)

Administrative County: Dorset

District: North Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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