Charlton Hill Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Charlton Hill Coppice

Crawford Corner, Spetisbury
Crawford Corner, Spetisbury Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Charlton Hill Coppice, located in Dorset, is a charming and picturesque woodland area that spans across a vast expanse of land. This coppice is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Charlton Hill Coppice is predominantly composed of mature deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and chestnut. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife species that call this forest home.

The woodland floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells and wildflowers during the spring months, creating a stunning display of colors. This attracts a plethora of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, adding to the ecological significance of this coppice.

Visitors to Charlton Hill Coppice can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that meander through the forest, offering breathtaking views and a sense of tranquility. The diverse range of habitats within the wood, including wetland areas and ponds, provides an opportunity for visitors to encounter a wide range of wildlife, such as deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Managed by local conservation organizations, Charlton Hill Coppice is carefully preserved to maintain its natural beauty and protect the delicate ecosystem it supports. The wood is open to the public year-round and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Charlton Hill Coppice in Dorset is a natural gem, offering a glimpse into the enchanting world of woodlands and providing a haven for both nature and visitors seeking solace in the great outdoors.

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Charlton Hill Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.820291/-2.1421071 or Grid Reference ST9002. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crawford Corner, Spetisbury
Crawford Corner, Spetisbury
The Charlton Inn,  Charlton Marshall
The Charlton Inn, Charlton Marshall
Bus stop at road junction in Charlton on the Hill
Bus stop at road junction in Charlton on the Hill
A350 through Charlton Marshall Heading south.
A350 through Charlton Marshall
Heading south.
Tarrant Crawford, road sign On the road to Keyneston Mill Corner; road sign T105, to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4754763">ST9203 : Tarrant Crawford, St. Mary's</a>. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/made" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/made">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>
Tarrant Crawford, road sign
On the road to Keyneston Mill Corner; road sign T105, to ST9203 : Tarrant Crawford, St. Mary's. LinkExternal link
Spetisbury Ford This ford at Spetisbury affords access to the disused cricket pitch from the main A350. A video of the ford can be seen at:
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Spetisbury Ford
This ford at Spetisbury affords access to the disused cricket pitch from the main A350. A video of the ford can be seen at: LinkExternal link
Flood plain of the River Stour The flood plain of the River Stour near Tarrant Crawford, after a period of heavy rain.
Flood plain of the River Stour
The flood plain of the River Stour near Tarrant Crawford, after a period of heavy rain.
The Charlton inn, Charlton Marshall An inn with accommodation, whose wall is decorated with a picture of a bridge
The Charlton inn, Charlton Marshall
An inn with accommodation, whose wall is decorated with a picture of a bridge
Old Milestone by the A350, Spetisbury Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of SPETISBURY (NORTH DORSET District), 30m East of Drax Arms PH, on narrow pavement, on East side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. 
N.B. Not at listed location, actually in front of #26 High Street, Fisher Cottages.

Inscription reads:-
TO
POOLE
11
MILES
TO
BLANDFORD
3
MILES   

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1324662
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Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBF11.
Old Milestone by the A350, Spetisbury
Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of SPETISBURY (NORTH DORSET District), 30m East of Drax Arms PH, on narrow pavement, on East side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. N.B. Not at listed location, actually in front of #26 High Street, Fisher Cottages. Inscription reads:- TO POOLE 11 MILES TO BLANDFORD 3 MILES Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1324662 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBF11.
Old Milestone by the A350, Charlton Marshall Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of CHARLTON MARSHALL (NORTH DORSET District), junction with 'The Close', on small green against wall, on West side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
(B)LANDFORD
2
POOLE
12  

Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBF12.
Old Milestone by the A350, Charlton Marshall
Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of CHARLTON MARSHALL (NORTH DORSET District), junction with 'The Close', on small green against wall, on West side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- (B)LANDFORD 2 POOLE 12 Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBF12.
A350 through Charlton Marshall Heading south.
A350 through Charlton Marshall
Heading south.
A350 through Spetisbury Heading south.
A350 through Spetisbury
Heading south.
A350 through Spetisbury Heading south. The RAF flag is doubtless being flown to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the RAF on 1 April 1918.
A350 through Spetisbury
Heading south. The RAF flag is doubtless being flown to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the RAF on 1 April 1918.
B3075, Spetisbury An inauspicious start with a narrow sunken lane profile up the hill, but it soon opens out to be a reasonable B road. In the foreground is what remains of a railway bridge over the road. This carried the Somerset and Dorset line that closed in the 1960s.
B3075, Spetisbury
An inauspicious start with a narrow sunken lane profile up the hill, but it soon opens out to be a reasonable B road. In the foreground is what remains of a railway bridge over the road. This carried the Somerset and Dorset line that closed in the 1960s.
Charlton Marshall Ford This ford on the River Stour is found behind St Mary’s Church in Charlton Marshall.
Charlton Marshall Ford
This ford on the River Stour is found behind St Mary’s Church in Charlton Marshall.
Charlton Marshall, flooded gardens After several days of heavy rain and showers, the Stour has flooded local fields and gardens. See other pictures at Blandford, nearby: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/lounge/43133-river-stour-flood-pics.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/lounge/43133-river-stour-flood-pics.html">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>
Charlton Marshall, flooded gardens
After several days of heavy rain and showers, the Stour has flooded local fields and gardens. See other pictures at Blandford, nearby: LinkExternal link
Powerlines These powerlines crossing a field of oilseed rape are dropping down into the valley of the Stour. In the background on the left can be seen the town of Blandford Forum.
Powerlines
These powerlines crossing a field of oilseed rape are dropping down into the valley of the Stour. In the background on the left can be seen the town of Blandford Forum.
Footpath at Charlton on the Hill The farmer has erected a barbed wire fence to ensure that walkers keep to the path and do not venture on to his field of rape. Charlton gets its name from the people that used to live there, the ceorls (churls).
Footpath at Charlton on the Hill
The farmer has erected a barbed wire fence to ensure that walkers keep to the path and do not venture on to his field of rape. Charlton gets its name from the people that used to live there, the ceorls (churls).
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Charlton Hill Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9002 (Lat: 50.820291, Lng: -2.1421071)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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