Home Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Home Coppice

Deans Drove
Deans Drove Credit: Alex McGregor

Home Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated in the heart of the region, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres. The woodland is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and thriving ecosystem.

Home Coppice is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The forest is a haven for wildlife, providing a peaceful habitat for a variety of species. Visitors to the area may spot deer, foxes, and an array of birdlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the forest on foot. These paths wind through the trees, revealing hidden glades and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The trails are suitable for all ages and abilities, making it an ideal destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Home Coppice has historical significance. The forest has been managed for centuries, and remnants of ancient woodlands can still be found throughout the area. These remnants serve as a reminder of the area's rich cultural heritage.

Home Coppice is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby and public transportation options available. The forest is open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to experience its beauty in every season. Whether for a peaceful walk, wildlife spotting, or simply to connect with nature, Home Coppice offers a truly enchanting experience in the heart of Dorset.

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Home Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.735817/-2.0852257 or Grid Reference SY9492. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Deans Drove
Deans Drove
Entrance to Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Entrance to Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Entrance to Solar Farm
Entrance to Solar Farm
Solar Farm
Solar Farm
Organford, poultry enclosure At Farmer Palmers Farm Park: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/">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>
Organford, poultry enclosure
At Farmer Palmers Farm Park: LinkExternal link
Organford, sheep Valais sheep at Farmer Palmers Park Farm: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/">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>
Organford, sheep
Valais sheep at Farmer Palmers Park Farm: LinkExternal link
Organford, goats Angora goats at Farmer Palmers Farm Park: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/">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>
Organford, goats
Angora goats at Farmer Palmers Farm Park: LinkExternal link
Organford, pigs Kune Kune pigs at Farmer Palmers Farm Park: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/">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>
Organford, pigs
Kune Kune pigs at Farmer Palmers Farm Park: LinkExternal link
Organford, rheas In the sheep enclosure at Farmer Palmers Farm Park: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/">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>
Organford, rheas
In the sheep enclosure at Farmer Palmers Farm Park: LinkExternal link
Holton Lee, access road From Sandford Road (A351) to Holton Lee; left and right heathland, parts of nature reserves, though the right hand side is not open to the public because of potential dangers.
Holton Lee, access road
From Sandford Road (A351) to Holton Lee; left and right heathland, parts of nature reserves, though the right hand side is not open to the public because of potential dangers.
Holton Heath, guard post At the northwestern boundary of the former Royal Navy Cordite Factory.
Holton Heath, guard post
At the northwestern boundary of the former Royal Navy Cordite Factory.
East Holton, wetland A deceptive landscape; tussocks hide patches of bog. Leaf scorching on the shrubs might be caused by attempts to deradicate an invasive shrub, Gaultheria.
East Holton, wetland
A deceptive landscape; tussocks hide patches of bog. Leaf scorching on the shrubs might be caused by attempts to deradicate an invasive shrub, Gaultheria.
East Holton, heathland A sombre landscape of grass, gorse and pine, on the Holton & Sandford Heaths SSSI: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/UnitDetail.aspx?UnitId=1018670&SiteCode=S2000234&SiteName=&countyCode=12&responsiblePerson=MATTHEW%20LOW" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/UnitDetail.aspx?UnitId=1018670&SiteCode=S2000234&SiteName=&countyCode=12&responsiblePerson=MATTHEW%20LOW">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> and Holton Lee Estate: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.holtonlee.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.holtonlee.org/">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>
East Holton, heathland
A sombre landscape of grass, gorse and pine, on the Holton & Sandford Heaths SSSI: LinkExternal link and Holton Lee Estate: LinkExternal link
East Holton, track Across heathland towards the farmhouse, on Holton & Sandford Heaths SSSI: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/UnitDetail.aspx?UnitId=1018670&SiteCode=S2000234&SiteName=&countyCode=12&responsiblePerson=MATTHEW%20LOW" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/UnitDetail.aspx?UnitId=1018670&SiteCode=S2000234&SiteName=&countyCode=12&responsiblePerson=MATTHEW%20LOW">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> and the Holton Lee Estate: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.holtonlee.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.holtonlee.org/">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>
East Holton, track
Across heathland towards the farmhouse, on Holton & Sandford Heaths SSSI: LinkExternal link and the Holton Lee Estate: LinkExternal link
East Holton, cattle grid On the access road from Holton Lee to Sandford Road. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.holtonlee.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.holtonlee.org/">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>
East Holton, cattle grid
On the access road from Holton Lee to Sandford Road. LinkExternal link
Organford, Foxhills Road Through woodland, from Lytchett Matravers to A35.
Organford, Foxhills Road
Through woodland, from Lytchett Matravers to A35.
Lytchett Matravers, footpath Skirting woodland, from Foxhills Road to Post Green. Note the stitchwort in bloom.
Lytchett Matravers, footpath
Skirting woodland, from Foxhills Road to Post Green. Note the stitchwort in bloom.
Lytchett Matravers, clearing In mixed woodland on the path to Post Green.
Lytchett Matravers, clearing
In mixed woodland on the path to Post Green.
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Home Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SY9492 (Lat: 50.735817, Lng: -2.0852257)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Organford Cross
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