Eden Coppice

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Eden Coppice

Dean Lane at Deanland
Dean Lane at Deanland Credit: David Martin

Eden Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It spans approximately 50 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility. The woodland is predominantly comprised of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and vibrant canopy throughout the area.

The forest floor of Eden Coppice is covered in a rich carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall charm of the woodland. The diverse range of flora found within the coppice provides a habitat for many species of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects.

Visitors to Eden Coppice can enjoy a variety of activities in this idyllic setting. There are several well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woods, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. The trails are suitable for all ages and fitness levels, making it a popular destination for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

In addition to walking, Eden Coppice offers opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and picnicking. The peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery make it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation.

Managed by a local conservation group, Eden Coppice is dedicated to preserving the natural habitat and maintaining the woodland's biodiversity. This commitment ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty and serenity of this enchanting forest in Wiltshire.

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Eden Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.972508/-2.0310685 or Grid Reference ST9719. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dean Lane at Deanland
Dean Lane at Deanland
Bridleway junction with Dean Lane
Bridleway junction with Dean Lane
Path on track at New Town The track is a dead end which serves cottages on the upper edge of the settlement, but the footpath continues round the hillside.
Path on track at New Town
The track is a dead end which serves cottages on the upper edge of the settlement, but the footpath continues round the hillside.
Lane at New Town
Lane at New Town
Steep path down hillside at Shermel Gate
Steep path down hillside at Shermel Gate
Pink house at Shermel Gate
Pink house at Shermel Gate
Wrapped bales near Buck's Stile
Wrapped bales near Buck's Stile
Iron Age earthwork in Mistleberry Wood Ditch and earthwork of an Iron Age defended settlement, marked on the OS map as a "fort". For the designation, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002455" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002455">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> ("Mistleberry" spelling taken from OS.)
Iron Age earthwork in Mistleberry Wood
Ditch and earthwork of an Iron Age defended settlement, marked on the OS map as a "fort". For the designation, see LinkExternal link ("Mistleberry" spelling taken from OS.)
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.
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.
Lane, Newtown Continuing the line of Longcroft road through Chase Woods. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4545300">ST9818 : Houses at Newtown</a> was taken just a little further along this lane.
Lane, Newtown
Continuing the line of Longcroft road through Chase Woods. ST9818 : Houses at Newtown was taken just a little further along this lane.
Track to Upwood This route from the crossroads at Deanland is followed by bridleway E52 28; footpath E52 29 branches off to the left at the bend ahead.
Track to Upwood
This route from the crossroads at Deanland is followed by bridleway E52 28; footpath E52 29 branches off to the left at the bend ahead.
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Eden Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9719 (Lat: 50.972508, Lng: -2.0310685)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.972508,-2.0310685
Great Shaftesbury Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9706888/-2.0350134
Little Cokers
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9756304/-2.0346836
Little Forlorn
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9748717/-2.032663
Great Bingham
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9759222/-2.0292149
Great Forlorn
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9733192/-2.0290666
Eden Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9725488/-2.0307906
Drow Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9697822/-2.0276392
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