Rabbits Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Rabbits 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

Rabbits Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The coppice is situated near the village of Blandford Forum, providing easy access for visitors from both local and surrounding areas.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, adding splashes of color to the surroundings.

Rabbits Coppice offers numerous walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species. This makes the coppice a popular spot for birdwatching and photography enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rabbits Coppice also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a medieval hunting ground, with remnants of old boundary walls and ditches still visible. The site has also been used for charcoal production in the past, further adding to its historical charm.

Facilities at Rabbits Coppice include a small car park, picnic areas, and information boards providing details about the flora and fauna found within the woodland. The coppice offers a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it an ideal destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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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.

B3143 northeast of Pulham The B road runs between two narrow belts of trees towards King&#039;s Stag.

B3143 northeast of Pulham

The B road runs between two narrow belts of trees towards King's Stag.

Footpath, Furze Hill Footpath N49 14 runs along this track between hedges from the B3143 before turning left to cross fields.

Footpath, Furze Hill

Footpath N49 14 runs along this track between hedges from the B3143 before turning left to cross fields.

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

.

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.

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Rabbits Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST6908 (Lat: 50.878037, Lng: -2.4370157)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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