Higher Downend Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Higher Downend 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

Higher Downend Coppice is a woodland area located in Dorset, England. It is a beautiful and diverse forest covering approximately 100 acres of land. The coppice is situated on a gentle slope, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland consists mainly of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a dense canopy, giving shelter to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a plethora of bird species. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the overall beauty of the area.

Higher Downend Coppice is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. There are several well-maintained trails that wind through the woods, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings. These trails offer a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal spot for those seeking solitude and relaxation in nature.

The woodland also has historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. Remnants of old stone walls and ancient pathways can be found throughout the coppice, providing a glimpse into the past.

Overall, Higher Downend Coppice is a stunning and biodiverse woodland in Dorset. With its breathtaking views, rich wildlife, and well-preserved trails, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a connection with nature and a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Higher Downend Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.938428/-2.1396638 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
Farm track, Ashmore
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
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Higher Downend Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9015 (Lat: 50.938428, Lng: -2.1396638)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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