Howen's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Howen's Coppice

Lytchett Matravers, brook Originating from a spring nearby, flowing down to join Sherford River.
Lytchett Matravers, brook Credit: Mike Faherty

Howen's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Spread across an area of approximately 50 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a lush and vibrant canopy that stretches high above. These majestic trees provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Traversing through Howen's Coppice, visitors are greeted by a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the forest, offering opportunities for leisurely strolls and peaceful hikes. The paths are often lined with wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

For those interested in the history of the area, Howen's Coppice is known for its historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a source of timber for local communities dating back several centuries. Today, remnants of old logging equipment and sawpits can still be found, serving as a reminder of the forest's past.

The woodland is managed by a dedicated team of conservationists who strive to preserve its natural beauty and protect the wildlife that calls it home. They also organize guided nature walks and educational programs, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna that inhabit the forest.

In conclusion, Howen's Coppice is a captivating woodland in Dorset, offering a serene escape into nature with its stunning trees, abundant wildlife, and rich historical heritage.

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Howen's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.766927/-2.0629633 or Grid Reference SY9596. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lytchett Matravers, brook Originating from a spring nearby, flowing down to join Sherford River.
Lytchett Matravers, brook
Originating from a spring nearby, flowing down to join Sherford River.
Lytchett Matravers, footpath From Deans Drove, following the course of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5353610">SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook</a>.
Lytchett Matravers, footpath
From Deans Drove, following the course of SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook.
Lytchett Matravers, Deans Drove Village road with a hollow (caused or used by <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5353610">SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook</a>) from Foxhills Road to Wareham Road.
Lytchett Matravers, Deans Drove
Village road with a hollow (caused or used by SY9494 : Lytchett Matravers, brook) from Foxhills Road to Wareham Road.
Lytchett Matravers Primary School On Wareham Road: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lytchettmatraversprimary.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lytchettmatraversprimary.org.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>
Lytchett Matravers Primary School
On Wareham Road: LinkExternal link
Lytchett Matravers, store General store and family butchers, on Wareham Road.
Lytchett Matravers, store
General store and family butchers, on Wareham Road.
Corfe Mullen, Rushall Lane Lane from Blandford Road North to Corfe Mullen; plantation, left, and properties and grazing land, right.
Corfe Mullen, Rushall Lane
Lane from Blandford Road North to Corfe Mullen; plantation, left, and properties and grazing land, right.
Corfe Mullen, plantation Stony Down Plantation - conifers with a little hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, plantation
Stony Down Plantation - conifers with a little hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Bridleway and access road, from Rushall Lane to Upton Heath.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Bridleway and access road, from Rushall Lane to Upton Heath.
Corfe Mullen, crossroads Jubilee Cross - looking from Rushall Lane to Wimborne Road; left and right, Blandford Road North.
Corfe Mullen, crossroads
Jubilee Cross - looking from Rushall Lane to Wimborne Road; left and right, Blandford Road North.
Corfe Mullen, timber Softwood logs awaiting collection in Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, timber
Softwood logs awaiting collection in Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Across Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Across Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, plantation Stony Down Plantation - conifers with patches of hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, plantation
Stony Down Plantation - conifers with patches of hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, track junction From camera and ahead, the bridleway to Old Market Road; left and right, tracks belonging to a local camping business. Upgrading of the tracks seems to have caused local controversy: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://susanjefferies.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/10/16/stoney-down-plantation/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://susanjefferies.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/10/16/stoney-down-plantation/">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>
Corfe Mullen, track junction
From camera and ahead, the bridleway to Old Market Road; left and right, tracks belonging to a local camping business. Upgrading of the tracks seems to have caused local controversy: LinkExternal link
Corfe Mullen, power lines Crossing Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, power lines
Crossing Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Through Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Through Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Old Milestone by Huntick Road, east of Lytchett Matravers Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of LYTCHETT MATRAVERS (PURBECK District), Huntick Road, by West end of "Alder Rise" garden in thicket on embankment 3m from road, on South side of road. Poole stone, erected by the Poole turnpike trust in the 18th century. 

Inscription reads:-
VI
Miles from
Poole
Gate

Milestone Society National ID: DO_POLM06.
Old Milestone by Huntick Road, east of Lytchett Matravers
Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of LYTCHETT MATRAVERS (PURBECK District), Huntick Road, by West end of "Alder Rise" garden in thicket on embankment 3m from road, on South side of road. Poole stone, erected by the Poole turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- VI Miles from Poole Gate Milestone Society National ID: DO_POLM06.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by High Street, Lytchett Matravers Annulus and bar finial - 4 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), Lytchett Matravers, junction of High Street with Limekiln Road, on verge.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495A
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by High Street, Lytchett Matravers
Annulus and bar finial - 4 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), Lytchett Matravers, junction of High Street with Limekiln Road, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495A
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Wimborne Road, Lytchett Matravers Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), junction with Lime Kiln, Wimborne and Wareham Roads, on verge.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495B
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Wimborne Road, Lytchett Matravers
Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), junction with Lime Kiln, Wimborne and Wareham Roads, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495B
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Howen's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SY9596 (Lat: 50.766927, Lng: -2.0629633)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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