Great Arundell Coppice

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Great Arundell Coppice

Track junction, Chase Woods Staplefoot Road (foreground) meets Longcroft Road (footpath BSJO 19) in Bridmore Green, on the north-western side of the woods.
Track junction, Chase Woods Credit: Derek Harper

Great Arundell Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The coppice is situated near the village of Great Wishford, just a few miles northwest of Salisbury.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, which bloom in vibrant colors during the spring months.

Great Arundell Coppice is home to a diverse range of wildlife. It provides a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer can also be spotted within the woodland, while the presence of bats adds to its ecological significance.

The coppice is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers who can explore the network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the woodland. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for peaceful walks and wildlife observation.

Managed by the local authorities, Great Arundell Coppice is protected and preserved to maintain its natural integrity. It serves as an important ecological site and a haven for wildlife, contributing to the conservation efforts in Wiltshire.

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Great Arundell Coppice Images

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Track junction, Chase Woods Staplefoot Road (foreground) meets Longcroft Road (footpath BSJO 19) in Bridmore Green, on the north-western side of the woods.
Track junction, Chase Woods
Staplefoot Road (foreground) meets Longcroft Road (footpath BSJO 19) in Bridmore Green, on the north-western side of the woods.
Longcroft Road Footpath BSJO 19 follows this track through Long Croft in Chase Woods.
Longcroft Road
Footpath BSJO 19 follows this track through Long Croft in Chase Woods.
Chase Avenue Crossing Longcroft Road, which I am following. Chase Avenue is one of a pair of beech avenues created by Augustus Pitt Rivers as an extension to his Rushmore estate in the late C19.
Chase Avenue
Crossing Longcroft Road, which I am following. Chase Avenue is one of a pair of beech avenues created by Augustus Pitt Rivers as an extension to his Rushmore estate in the late C19.
Path, Great Shaftesbury Coppice Approaching the forest edge shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4544846">ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice</a>.
Path, Great Shaftesbury Coppice
Approaching the forest edge shown in ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice.
Track by Great Shaftesbury Coppice Bridleway E52 23 runs alongside the edge of Chase Woods. This looks in the other direction from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4544846">ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice</a>.
Track by Great Shaftesbury Coppice
Bridleway E52 23 runs alongside the edge of Chase Woods. This looks in the other direction from the same spot as ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice.
Shire Rack The path follows the county boundary between Dorset and Wiltshire.
Shire Rack
The path follows the county boundary between Dorset and Wiltshire.
B3081 looking east Heading towards Sixpenny Handley.
B3081 looking east
Heading towards Sixpenny Handley.
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.
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Great Arundell Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9518 (Lat: 50.968045, Lng: -2.0590918)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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