Websley Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Websley Coppice

Old Bridge Marker beside the A357 on Durweston Bridge Bridge Marker set in the south parapet of Durweston Bridge below DO_TRADURbr. On the boundary of Durweston and Stourpaine parishes. Grade II* Listed details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110240" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110240">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>.

Milestone Society National ID: DO_DURSTO01br
Old Bridge Marker beside the A357 on Durweston Bridge Credit: M Faherty

Websley Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, in the southwest of England. The coppice is nestled within the larger Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering visitors a serene and immersive experience in nature.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Websley Coppice is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash. These majestic trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a wide array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species.

The forest floor is adorned with a rich undergrowth of bluebells, ferns, and wildflowers, which burst into vibrant colors during the spring and summer months. Walking through the coppice, one is enveloped by the gentle sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves underfoot, creating a tranquil and peaceful ambiance.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to hidden clearings, enchanting glades, and small streams, adding to the charm and allure of the place.

Websley Coppice is a haven for nature lovers, photographers, and hikers seeking solace amidst the beauty of the natural world. It offers a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of modern life and reconnect with the soothing rhythms of nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic with loved ones, or simply taking in the sights and sounds, Websley Coppice is a true gem of Dorset's countryside.

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Websley Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.866677/-2.2116078 or Grid Reference ST8507. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Bridge Marker beside the A357 on Durweston Bridge Bridge Marker set in the south parapet of Durweston Bridge below DO_TRADURbr. On the boundary of Durweston and Stourpaine parishes. Grade II* Listed details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110240" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110240">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>.

Milestone Society National ID: DO_DURSTO01br
Old Bridge Marker beside the A357 on Durweston Bridge
Bridge Marker set in the south parapet of Durweston Bridge below DO_TRADURbr. On the boundary of Durweston and Stourpaine parishes. Grade II* Listed details LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: DO_DURSTO01br
Turning for Sturminster Newton
Turning for Sturminster Newton
Enford Farm The farm and farm shop at the end of the valley of Enford Bottom.  The A357 takes a left-hand bend following a bend in the River Stour
Enford Farm
The farm and farm shop at the end of the valley of Enford Bottom. The A357 takes a left-hand bend following a bend in the River Stour
Lay-by on the A357 north of Durweston A lay-by that resulted from road realignment; the village sign for Durweston is on the left
Lay-by on the A357 north of Durweston
A lay-by that resulted from road realignment; the village sign for Durweston is on the left
Daffodils by the A357 on south of Durweston
Daffodils by the A357 on south of Durweston
Grassland and woodland by Durweston Bridge Grassland (this side) and woodland (beyond) on the banks of the River Stour
Grassland and woodland by Durweston Bridge
Grassland (this side) and woodland (beyond) on the banks of the River Stour
River Stour from Durweston Bridge
River Stour from Durweston Bridge
Jubilee Trail through Field Grove
Jubilee Trail through Field Grove
Free Down Border
Free Down Border
Field Grove House
Field Grove House
New Road near Winterborne Stickland
New Road near Winterborne Stickland
A357 entering Durweston
A357 entering Durweston
Half mile to layby A357 in Durweston
Half mile to layby
A357 in Durweston
Bend at Enford Farm
Bend at Enford Farm
Winterborne Stickland: downhill from Normandy Lodge Looking down the road which has come from Bryanston and Blandford, as it heads down into the village of Winterborne Stickland.

The finger-post has in recent years been fitted with a traditional style Dorset roundel giving location and grid reference. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5710890">ST8406 : Winterborne Stickland: detail of Normandy Lodge finger-post</a> for a close-up.
Winterborne Stickland: downhill from Normandy Lodge
Looking down the road which has come from Bryanston and Blandford, as it heads down into the village of Winterborne Stickland. The finger-post has in recent years been fitted with a traditional style Dorset roundel giving location and grid reference. See ST8406 : Winterborne Stickland: detail of Normandy Lodge finger-post for a close-up.
Winterborne Stickland: detail of Normandy Lodge finger-post A closer look at the traditional Dorset roundel on the signpost at this junction between Winterborne Stickland and Blandford. The six digits at the bottom are the grid reference.


See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5710885">ST8406 : Winterborne Stickland: downhill from Normandy Lodge</a> for the wider view.
Winterborne Stickland: detail of Normandy Lodge finger-post
A closer look at the traditional Dorset roundel on the signpost at this junction between Winterborne Stickland and Blandford. The six digits at the bottom are the grid reference. See ST8406 : Winterborne Stickland: downhill from Normandy Lodge for the wider view.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the A357, Durweston Annulus & bar finial - 2 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the A357, in parish of Durweston (North Dorset District), Durweston Cross, in village centre at crossroads with Water Lane, on verge.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST8508.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the A357, Durweston
Annulus & bar finial - 2 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the A357, in parish of Durweston (North Dorset District), Durweston Cross, in village centre at crossroads with Water Lane, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST8508.
Old Bridge Marker by the A357, Durweston Bridge Bridge Marker by the A357, in parish of Durweston (North Dorset District), South parapet of Durweston Bridge.

Inscription reads:-
DORSET
ANY PERSON WILFULLY INJURING
ANY PART OF THIS COUNTY BRIDGE
WILL BE GUILTY OF FELONY AND
UPON CONVICTION LIABLE TO BE
TRANSPORTED FOR LIFE
BY THE COURT
7&8 GEO 4 C30 S13 T FOOKS

Durweston Bridge is Grade II* listed.
List Entry Number: 1110240 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110240" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110240">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_TRADURbr
Old Bridge Marker by the A357, Durweston Bridge
Bridge Marker by the A357, in parish of Durweston (North Dorset District), South parapet of Durweston Bridge. Inscription reads:- DORSET ANY PERSON WILFULLY INJURING ANY PART OF THIS COUNTY BRIDGE WILL BE GUILTY OF FELONY AND UPON CONVICTION LIABLE TO BE TRANSPORTED FOR LIFE BY THE COURT 7&8 GEO 4 C30 S13 T FOOKS Durweston Bridge is Grade II* listed. List Entry Number: 1110240 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_TRADURbr
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Websley Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST8507 (Lat: 50.866677, Lng: -2.2116078)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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