Chaffinger's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Chaffinger's Coppice

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 Credit: Derek Harper

Chaffinger's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the village of Chaffinger, the coppice spans an area of approximately 20 acres and is surrounded by rolling hills and meadows. The woodland is known for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The coppice is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and hazel, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for various woodland creatures. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the area.

The woodland is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. These paths lead to various points of interest, such as a small stream that meanders through the coppice, providing a refreshing spot for wildlife and a peaceful backdrop for visitors.

Chaffinger's Coppice is home to a rich array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species. Nature lovers have the opportunity to spot these animals and observe their natural behavior in their habitat.

The woodland also holds historical significance, as it is believed to have been used as a source of timber and firewood for local communities in the past. Today, it serves as a cherished nature reserve, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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Chaffinger's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.958512/-2.041937 or Grid Reference ST9717. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Shire Rack The path follows the county boundary between Dorset and Wiltshire, although since it is a Dorset path (E52 30) the boundary must be on the left side.
Shire Rack
The path follows the county boundary between Dorset and Wiltshire, although since it is a Dorset path (E52 30) the boundary must be on the left side.
Longcroft Road The track is followed here by footpath E52 26 as it begins to near Newtown, traversing Chase Woods for about three kilometres.
Longcroft Road
The track is followed here by footpath E52 26 as it begins to near Newtown, traversing Chase Woods for about three kilometres.
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.
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Chaffinger's Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9717 (Lat: 50.958512, Lng: -2.041937)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.958512,-2.041937
Disused Amenity: place_of_worship
Lat/Long: 50.9548026/-2.0445418
Material: wood
Poles: bipole
Power: pole
Source: bing
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 50.9544415/-2.0427751
Withywind Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.961502/-2.038126
Brockwell Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9592553/-2.0364099
Deanend Bushes
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9588102/-2.0397412
Chaffinger's Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9583015/-2.0422482
Deanend
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 50.955758/-2.0383448
Scrubbity Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9612583/-2.0422987
Barrow Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9610569/-2.0468414
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 50.9549901/-2.0439437
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