Buttons Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Buttons 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

Buttons Coppice is a picturesque wood located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the village of Piddlehinton, the coppice covers an area of approximately 30 acres. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for the abundant wildlife that inhabits the area. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, bluebells, and other wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Buttons Coppice has a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the wood at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, leading to hidden clearings and viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside. The wood is also home to a small stream, which meanders through the landscape, adding to its charm.

Birdwatchers will be delighted by the variety of avian species that can be spotted in Buttons Coppice. The wood is known to attract woodpeckers, owls, and a multitude of songbirds. Additionally, it is not uncommon to encounter small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits scurrying through the undergrowth.

Buttons Coppice offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the trees or a picnic on the forest floor, this wood provides a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Dorset's natural landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.878791/-2.439965 or Grid Reference ST6908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.

Lane to Holwell Roadside trees on a straight lane passing Oakwood View.

Lane to Holwell

Roadside trees on a straight lane passing Oakwood View.

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.

Trees near Hartmoor Farm Along the lane from Holwell to Pulham.

Trees near Hartmoor Farm

Along the lane from Holwell to Pulham.

Passing Holwell Hill Farm On the lane from Pulham to Holwell.

Passing Holwell Hill Farm

On the lane from Pulham to Holwell.

Lane to Holwell A little further north from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7184565">ST7010 : Passing Holwell Hill Farm</a>. A little of the village of Holwell is visible ahead right of centre.

Lane to Holwell

A little further north from ST7010 : Passing Holwell Hill Farm. A little of the village of Holwell is visible ahead right of centre.

Crouch Hill Farm The thatched farmhouse on Holwell Drove is &quot;possibly of C17 origin ...&quot; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304895?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304895?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> .

Crouch Hill Farm

The thatched farmhouse on Holwell Drove is "possibly of C17 origin ..." Link

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Holwell Drove Approaching a slight right bend, the only bend in the one and a half kilometres road between Holwell and Sandhills. Its drove-like quality is more pronounced towards the western end.

Holwell Drove

Approaching a slight right bend, the only bend in the one and a half kilometres road between Holwell and Sandhills. Its drove-like quality is more pronounced towards the western end.

Holwell Manor House Grade II* listed. &quot;Country House, C16 with much rebuilding of 1889&quot; <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" 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&#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.

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Buttons Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST6908 (Lat: 50.878791, Lng: -2.439965)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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