Brookes Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Brookes Coppice

Minor road outside Farnham
Minor road outside Farnham Credit: Helen Steed

Brookes Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of mature trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a serene and tranquil atmosphere, providing shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the forest floor during spring, creating a stunning display of colors.

Brookes Coppice is home to a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and animal spotting. Visitors may catch a glimpse of woodland birds such as woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls, as well as mammals like deer and foxes.

The woodland offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through ancient woodlands, revealing hidden streams and peaceful glades along the way. Interpretive signs provide information about the local flora and fauna, enhancing the educational aspect of the visit.

Brookes Coppice is managed by the local council, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat and the conservation of its wildlife. The woodland is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fee. It offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a haven for nature lovers to enjoy the beauty of Dorset's woodlands.

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Brookes Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.957973/-2.0607448 or Grid Reference ST9517. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road outside Farnham
Minor road outside Farnham
Parkland east of Oakley Lane Part of Rushmore Park.
Parkland east of Oakley Lane
Part of Rushmore Park.
B3081 looking east Heading towards Sixpenny Handley.
B3081 looking east
Heading towards Sixpenny Handley.
Rushmore Park, avenue The remains of a once fine avenue of beech trees, at the southern entrance to the estate.
Rushmore Park, avenue
The remains of a once fine avenue of beech trees, at the southern entrance to the estate.
Rushmore Park, timber Beech trunks, awaiting collection by the roadside.
Rushmore Park, timber
Beech trunks, awaiting collection by the roadside.
Rushmore Park, footpath Skirting woodland, towards Shermel Gate.
Rushmore Park, footpath
Skirting woodland, towards Shermel Gate.
Rushmore Park, avenue A once fine avenue of beech trees leading from South Lodge. Several have disappeared or are in poor condition.
Rushmore Park, avenue
A once fine avenue of beech trees leading from South Lodge. Several have disappeared or are in poor condition.
Rushmore Park, platform Possibly used for watching equestrian events.
Rushmore Park, platform
Possibly used for watching equestrian events.
Rushmore Park, gate Entering Pollards Wood, on the path to Shermel Gate.
Rushmore Park, gate
Entering Pollards Wood, on the path to Shermel Gate.
Rushmore Park, footpath Through Pollards Wood, on the way to Shermel Gate; part of Hardy Way.
Rushmore Park, footpath
Through Pollards Wood, on the way to Shermel Gate; part of Hardy Way.
Rushmore Park, bluebells Wild bluebells under, unusually, a screen of conifers in Uddens Coppice.
Rushmore Park, bluebells
Wild bluebells under, unusually, a screen of conifers in Uddens Coppice.
Rushmore Park, marker On the path through Uddens Coppice towards Shermel Gate; on Hardy Way.
Rushmore Park, marker
On the path through Uddens Coppice towards Shermel Gate; on Hardy Way.
Rushmore Park, bluebell wood Wild bluebells in Brookes Coppice.
Rushmore Park, bluebell wood
Wild bluebells in Brookes Coppice.
Rushmore Park, golf course Part of an extensive 18-hole course: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rushmoregolfclub.co.uk/cms/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rushmoregolfclub.co.uk/cms/">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>
Rushmore Park, golf course
Part of an extensive 18-hole course: LinkExternal link
Rushmore Park, dewpond Used by the local sheep.
Rushmore Park, dewpond
Used by the local sheep.
Rushmore Park, bluebells Wild bluebells next to the golf course.
Rushmore Park, bluebells
Wild bluebells next to the golf course.
Rushmore Park, golf course An extensive 18-hole course: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rushmoregolfclub.co.uk/cms/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rushmoregolfclub.co.uk/cms/">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>
Rushmore Park, golf course
An extensive 18-hole course: LinkExternal link
Rushmore Park, gateway Also on the Wiltshire/Dorset boundary.
Rushmore Park, gateway
Also on the Wiltshire/Dorset boundary.
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Brookes Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9517 (Lat: 50.957973, Lng: -2.0607448)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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///steady.officials.script. Near Bower Chalke, Wiltshire

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