Drow Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Drow Coppice

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

Drow Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the village of Drow, this forest boasts an area of approximately 50 acres, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is characterized by its dense cover of deciduous trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a lush canopy that filters sunlight, casting beautiful patterns on the forest floor. Drow Coppice is also home to a variety of flora, including bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones, which carpet the forest in vibrant hues during the spring months.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking paths, allowing visitors to explore its serene beauty at their own pace. As they wander through Drow Coppice, visitors may chance upon babbling brooks and small ponds, providing opportunities to observe local wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species.

Aside from its natural beauty, Drow Coppice also holds historical significance. The woodland was once used as a source of timber for shipbuilding during the 18th and 19th centuries. Remnants of this past can still be found, including old saw pits and the remains of charcoal kilns, serving as a reminder of the area's industrial heritage.

Overall, Drow Coppice in Dorset offers a tranquil escape from the bustling world, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in the captivating beauty of nature and discover the rich history that permeates the forest.

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Drow Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.969298/-2.0278621 or Grid Reference ST9818. 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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Drow Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST9818 (Lat: 50.969298, Lng: -2.0278621)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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