Mullett's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Mullett's Coppice

Field, West Pulham The nightmare that is footpath N49 20 is drawing to a close. Currently my nomination for Dorset&#039;s worst right of way (of those I&#039;ve completed), and there&#039;s tough competition. Visible in the centre is the roof of Chaselands. — Field, West Pulham Credit: Derek Harper

Mullett's Coppice is a beautiful woodland area located in the county of Dorset, England. Spanning over 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers alike. The coppice is situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Toller Porcorum, offering visitors a tranquil and picturesque setting to explore.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and hazel. These trees provide a rich and diverse habitat for various plant and animal species. Mullett's Coppice is particularly renowned for its vibrant springtime displays of bluebells, which carpet the forest floor in a sea of purple hues.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it easy for visitors to navigate and discover its hidden treasures. These pathways lead through sun-dappled glades, alongside babbling brooks, and up gentle slopes, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of fauna that calls Mullett's Coppice home. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. The forest is also inhabited by deer, foxes, badgers, and an array of smaller mammals and insects.

Mullett's Coppice provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering visitors the chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Dorset countryside. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic amidst the bluebells, or simply soaking up the peaceful ambiance, this woodland gem truly has something for everyone.

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Field, West Pulham The nightmare that is footpath N49 20 is drawing to a close. Currently my nomination for Dorset&#039;s worst right of way (of those I&#039;ve completed), and there&#039;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.

B3143 south of Pulham The B road crosses a slight dip on its way towards Duntish. The farm is Towns End Farm. The wood on the right is Brickkiln Coppice.

B3143 south of Pulham

The B road crosses a slight dip on its way towards Duntish. The farm is Towns End Farm. The wood on the right is Brickkiln Coppice.

Grass triangle near Pulham Part of a staggered crossroads on the B3143, bearing left here. The turning on the right is Cannings Court Lane, a no through road.

Grass triangle near Pulham

Part of a staggered crossroads on the B3143, bearing left here. The turning on the right is Cannings Court Lane, a no through road.

Cottage, Sandhills Tess Cottage is opposite the junction of Holwell Drove (foreground) with Stock Hill Lane. Presumably named as a whimsical reference to Hardy&#039;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&#039;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&amp;map=BingOS&amp;lat=50.8723&amp;lon=2.4236&amp;lonew=W" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rowmaps.com/showmap.php?place=West%20Pulham&amp;map=BingOS&amp;lat=50.8723&amp;lon=2.4236&amp;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 (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.

Grass field by the B3143 On the right of the stretch of road shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180981">ST7007 : B3143 south of Pulham</a>.

Grass field by the B3143

On the right of the stretch of road shown in ST7007 : B3143 south of Pulham.

Towards Old Lipgate Farm A view on the other side of the B3143 from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7561251">ST7007 : Grass field by the B3143</a>.

Towards Old Lipgate Farm

A view on the other side of the B3143 from ST7007 : Grass field by the B3143.

Missing footpath, Pulham This shows the section of the B3143 where footpath N49 20 is mapped as beginning. I walked along it, very carefully looking for any sign of a path, but in vain. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7561245">ST7008 : House at Pulham</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560808">ST7008 : Stile near Pulham</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560806">ST7008 : Damaged stile near Pulham</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560802">ST6908 : Overgrown stile near Pulham</a> for more information on this disgracefully-maintained path.

Missing footpath, Pulham

This shows the section of the B3143 where footpath N49 20 is mapped as beginning. I walked along it, very carefully looking for any sign of a path, but in vain. See ST7008 : House at Pulham, ST7008 : Stile near Pulham, ST7008 : Damaged stile near Pulham and ST6908 : Overgrown stile near Pulham for more information on this disgracefully-maintained path.

B3143 at Pulham Business Park The board lists seven enterprises in the park&#039;s four buildings.

B3143 at Pulham Business Park

The board lists seven enterprises in the park's four buildings.

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.

Houses at Pulham Alongside the B3143.

Houses at Pulham

Alongside the B3143.

Pulham Not the prettiest of Dorset villages. The B3143 on the right passes through; the turning on the left is Halsey Green. The church is isolated on a side road off to the east <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST7108?centi=ST711085" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST7108?centi=ST711085">Link</a> .

Pulham

Not the prettiest of Dorset villages. The B3143 on the right passes through; the turning on the left is Halsey Green. The church is isolated on a side road off to the east Link .

The Halsey Arms, Pulham The pub is set back from the B3143 (foreground).

The Halsey Arms, Pulham

The pub is set back from the B3143 (foreground).

Signpost near Pulham A more conventional view than <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7184398">ST7008 : Grass triangle near Pulham</a>, but alas I cannot work out what the A-board is advertising.

Signpost near Pulham

A more conventional view than ST7008 : Grass triangle near Pulham, but alas I cannot work out what the A-board is advertising.

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Mullett's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST6808 (Lat: 50.873697, Lng: -2.4434701)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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