Locketts Copse

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Locketts Copse

Ibberton Ford This ford at Marsh Farm, Ibberton runs along the byway for about 50 metres.
Ibberton Ford Credit: John Walton

Locketts Copse is a charming woodland area located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the town of Wareham, this copse is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, Locketts Copse is primarily composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during the springtime, creating a picturesque and tranquil scene. The copse is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, with deer, badgers, and various bird species frequently spotted by visitors.

Visitors to Locketts Copse can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the woodland, providing ample opportunities for leisurely walks and exploring the natural surroundings. The copse is particularly popular among hikers and dog walkers, offering a serene and scenic backdrop for outdoor activities.

Additionally, Locketts Copse is part of the larger Wareham Forest complex, which stretches over 1,500 hectares. This interconnected forest provides ample opportunities for further exploration, with various trails and paths leading to other parts of the forest, such as Puddletown Forest and Morden Bog National Nature Reserve.

Overall, Locketts Copse in Dorset offers a delightful escape into nature, with its ancient trees, enchanting bluebell displays, and abundant wildlife. Whether one seeks a peaceful stroll or a more adventurous hike, this woodland sanctuary provides an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Locketts Copse Images

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Ibberton Ford This ford at Marsh Farm, Ibberton runs along the byway for about 50 metres.
Ibberton Ford
This ford at Marsh Farm, Ibberton runs along the byway for about 50 metres.
Woolland church A grade II listed building, about 1857. 'Unknown dedication' - odd for such a late church, surely someone must know.
Woolland church
A grade II listed building, about 1857. 'Unknown dedication' - odd for such a late church, surely someone must know.
Notice board, postbox, telephone box, Woolland Across the road from Skinners Farm.
Notice board, postbox, telephone box, Woolland
Across the road from Skinners Farm.
Lane north from Woolland Heading towards Fifehead St. Quintin.
Lane north from Woolland
Heading towards Fifehead St. Quintin.
Bluebells, Fudge Copse
Bluebells, Fudge Copse
'Ford' south of Fifehead St. Quintin No longer mapped as such, although an overgrown footbridge is off to the left and the road still has a 'Ford' sign. It probably does flood over in really wet times.
'Ford' south of Fifehead St. Quintin
No longer mapped as such, although an overgrown footbridge is off to the left and the road still has a 'Ford' sign. It probably does flood over in really wet times.
Ford ahead on lane to Fifehead St Quintin It turned out to be a disappointment - the stream went under the road and looked as if it had gone that way for a considerable time.
Ford ahead on lane to Fifehead St Quintin
It turned out to be a disappointment - the stream went under the road and looked as if it had gone that way for a considerable time.
Laneside Early Purple Orchids Beating the bluebells into good flower, as is normally the case.
Laneside Early Purple Orchids
Beating the bluebells into good flower, as is normally the case.
Lane towards Fifehead St Quintin A stretch with interesting woodland flora.
Lane towards Fifehead St Quintin
A stretch with interesting woodland flora.
The Old School, Woolland A grade II listed building, from about 1850.
The Old School, Woolland
A grade II listed building, from about 1850.
View north-west from hill above Woolland Looking towards Dairy House Farm.
View north-west from hill above Woolland
Looking towards Dairy House Farm.
View WNW from hill above Woolland
View WNW from hill above Woolland
View west from hill above Woolland Hill Farm and nearby cottages are below.
View west from hill above Woolland
Hill Farm and nearby cottages are below.
Road down from Bulbarrow Hill Towards Woolland.
Road down from Bulbarrow Hill
Towards Woolland.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Leigh Cross, Ibberton Parish Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Ibberton (North Dorset District), Leigh, at crossroads of Marsh Lane, Leigh Lane, Stibles Lane and UC road to Ibberton, on small grass island.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7808
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Leigh Cross, Ibberton Parish
Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Ibberton (North Dorset District), Leigh, at crossroads of Marsh Lane, Leigh Lane, Stibles Lane and UC road to Ibberton, on small grass island. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7808
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Mafeking Lane, Woolland, Dorset Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Woolland (North Dorset District), Woolland, T-junction with UC road to Ibberton, on embankment in hedgerow.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7707
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Mafeking Lane, Woolland, Dorset
Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Woolland (North Dorset District), Woolland, T-junction with UC road to Ibberton, on embankment in hedgerow. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7707
Church of St Mary and St James, Hazelbury Bryan
Church of St Mary and St James, Hazelbury Bryan
Farmland, Hazelbury Bryan From one of the many footpaths that criss-cross the village.
Farmland, Hazelbury Bryan
From one of the many footpaths that criss-cross the village.
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Locketts Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST7607 (Lat: 50.870514, Lng: -2.3325206)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

What 3 Words

///tarred.rents.chess. Near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

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Ibberton

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