Churchill's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Churchill's Coppice

Infra-red lamp Invisible to me - the radiation has insufficient energy to trigger chemical changes in the retina, but can be picked up by the camera. It's by yet another electric gate.
Infra-red lamp Credit: Richard Webb

Churchill's Coppice is a woodland area located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the town of Blandford Forum, it covers an estimated area of approximately 100 acres. The coppice is named after the renowned British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, who was known to have frequented the area during his time in office.

The woodland is primarily made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a lush and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including various bird species, squirrels, and deer. The forest floor is covered with a diverse range of plants, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Churchill's Coppice is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers, who can enjoy the tranquil surroundings and explore the numerous walking trails that wind through the woodland. The paths are well-maintained, making it accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Visitors can also find designated picnic areas, allowing them to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the forest.

The coppice is managed and maintained by local conservation organizations, who work to preserve and enhance the natural habitat. They undertake regular tree planting and maintenance activities, ensuring the sustainability of the woodland for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Churchill's Coppice offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Churchill's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.936382/-2.1434574 or Grid Reference ST9015. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Infra-red lamp Invisible to me - the radiation has insufficient energy to trigger chemical changes in the retina, but can be picked up by the camera. It's by yet another electric gate.
Infra-red lamp
Invisible to me - the radiation has insufficient energy to trigger chemical changes in the retina, but can be picked up by the camera. It's by yet another electric gate.
Great Peaky Coppice
Great Peaky Coppice
Crossroads, Hill Farm Approaching a very busy minor road.
Crossroads, Hill Farm
Approaching a very busy minor road.
Farm track, Ashmore Arable land on a chalk dip slope.
Farm track, Ashmore
Arable land on a chalk dip slope.
Halfpenny Lane A very enjoyable chalk track under a big sky.
Halfpenny Lane
A very enjoyable chalk track under a big sky.
Stubble off Halfpenny Lane
Stubble off Halfpenny Lane
Dorset path sign After the plain, and often absent Wiltshire signage, the flamboyant Dorset ones were quite a surprise.  Dorset suffers less from the horrible ableist English path restrictions than most places and is a great place to visit if you cannot backpack on foot anymore. There is always a feeling of having saved yourself a ferry fare, and the beer's better than further south.
Dorset path sign
After the plain, and often absent Wiltshire signage, the flamboyant Dorset ones were quite a surprise. Dorset suffers less from the horrible ableist English path restrictions than most places and is a great place to visit if you cannot backpack on foot anymore. There is always a feeling of having saved yourself a ferry fare, and the beer's better than further south.
Halfpenny Lane, south of Ashmore
Halfpenny Lane, south of Ashmore
Farm road near Ashmore Leads into a forest off Halfpenny Lane.
Farm road near Ashmore
Leads into a forest off Halfpenny Lane.
Road into Stony Bottom A chalk woodland track.
Road into Stony Bottom
A chalk woodland track.
Road, Stony Bottom What they call gravel riding now. I prefer bigger tyres than those currently fashionble - not all tracks are as kind as this and narrower tyres cut up the ground which helps promote restrictions.  However there is a serpent or two in this Eden, one of which are the small flints that shred inner tubes. Many ride tubeless now. I got all the way unscathed!
Road, Stony Bottom
What they call gravel riding now. I prefer bigger tyres than those currently fashionble - not all tracks are as kind as this and narrower tyres cut up the ground which helps promote restrictions. However there is a serpent or two in this Eden, one of which are the small flints that shred inner tubes. Many ride tubeless now. I got all the way unscathed!
Stony Bottom Typical dry dip slope valley of chalkland. Familiar from the similar Silurian limestone ridges in Shropshire and Herefordshire. The glorious descent from the summit of Win Green continues.
Stony Bottom
Typical dry dip slope valley of chalkland. Familiar from the similar Silurian limestone ridges in Shropshire and Herefordshire. The glorious descent from the summit of Win Green continues.
Bottom of Stony Bottom Track coming in from Ashmore Wood.
Bottom of Stony Bottom
Track coming in from Ashmore Wood.
Stony Bottom, Ashmore Wood
Stony Bottom, Ashmore Wood
Path, Stony Bottom An old road, there is a modern gravel track to the west across the winterbourne.
Path, Stony Bottom
An old road, there is a modern gravel track to the west across the winterbourne.
Path, Stubhampton Bottom Big dip slope reentrant meeting point - Stony Bottom joins Stubhampton Bottom
Path, Stubhampton Bottom
Big dip slope reentrant meeting point - Stony Bottom joins Stubhampton Bottom
Coppice, Ashmore Wood
Coppice, Ashmore Wood
Track, Stubhampton Bottom
Track, Stubhampton Bottom
Show me another place!

Churchill's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9015 (Lat: 50.936382, Lng: -2.1434574)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

What 3 Words

///glove.basic.scripted. Near Pimperne, Dorset

Related Wikis

Ashmore

Ashmore is a village and civil parish in the North Dorset district of Dorset, England, 20 miles (32 kilometres) southwest of Salisbury. The village is...

Iwerne Minster

Iwerne Minster ( YOO-ern) is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England. It lies on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, approximately midway between the...

Tarrant Gunville

Tarrant Gunville is a village and civil parish in north Dorset, England, situated at the head of the Tarrant Valley on Cranborne Chase five miles (eight...

Compton Abbas Airfield

Compton Abbas Airfield (IATA: n/a, ICAO: EGHA) is a grass airstrip 2.7 NM (5.0 km; 3.1 mi) south of Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Compton Abbas Aerodrome...

Clayesmore School

Clayesmore School is an independent school for boys and girls, aged 8 – 18 years, in the village of Iwerne Minster, Dorset, England. It is both a day...

Fontmell Magna

Fontmell Magna is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England. It is situated in the Blackmore Vale, close to the chalk hills of Cranborne Chase, on...

Iwerne Stepleton

Iwerne Stepleton (anciently Ewern Stapleton, etc.) is a small civil parish and former manor in the county of Dorset, England. The parish comprises about...

Sutton Waldron

Sutton Waldron is a village and civil parish in north Dorset, England, situated on the A350 road between Iwerne Minster and Fontmell Magna, in the Blackmore...

Have you been to Churchill's Coppice?

Leave your review of Churchill's Coppice below (or comments, questions and feedback).