Barrett's Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Barrett's Copse

Stile and footpath across fields, South Bockhampton
Stile and footpath across fields, South Bockhampton Credit: David Martin

Barrett's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the South Downs National Park, offering visitors a tranquil and natural escape.

The copse is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Birds such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls can often be heard and spotted among the branches, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits scuttle through the undergrowth.

The woodland floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, adding vibrant splashes of color to the landscape. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves create a stunning spectacle during the spring months, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Barrett's Copse is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These paths lead to charming spots, such as a babbling brook and a small pond, where visitors can observe dragonflies, frogs, and other aquatic life.

The copse also boasts several picnic areas and benches, providing the perfect opportunity to relax and immerse oneself in the peaceful surroundings. It is a popular destination for families, walkers, and nature lovers, who can enjoy the beauty of the woodland throughout the changing seasons.

Overall, Barrett's Copse in Hampshire offers a serene and enchanting experience, where visitors can connect with nature and revel in the beauty of this ancient woodland.

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Barrett's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.778294/-1.7532581 or Grid Reference SZ1797. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stile and footpath across fields, South Bockhampton
Stile and footpath across fields, South Bockhampton
Corner of Hawthorn Road and Lyndhurst Road
Corner of Hawthorn Road and Lyndhurst Road
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn
Sign for the Lamb Inn
Sign for the Lamb Inn
Fingerpost beside Burley Road
Fingerpost beside Burley Road
Farmland off Harpway Lane
Farmland off Harpway Lane
Staggered junction on Harpway Lane
Staggered junction on Harpway Lane
Derritt Lane
Derritt Lane
Grazing off Derritt Lane
Grazing off Derritt Lane
Derritt Lane into Sopley
Derritt Lane into Sopley
Thatched house, Sopley
Thatched house, Sopley
Elizabeth II postbox on Ringwood Road See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7318270" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7318270">Link</a> for context.
Postbox No. BH23 43.
Elizabeth II postbox on Ringwood Road
See Link for context. Postbox No. BH23 43.
Business and shops on Ringwood Road See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7318268" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7318268">Link</a> for postbox.
Showing position of Postbox No. BH23 43.
Business and shops on Ringwood Road
See Link for postbox. Showing position of Postbox No. BH23 43.
Burley Road See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7318274" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7318274">Link</a> for postbox.
Showing position of Postbox No. BH23 48.
Burley Road
See Link for postbox. Showing position of Postbox No. BH23 48.
The Woolpack Pub, Sopley The Woolpack is a 17th Century building situated on the Ringwood and Christchurch road, in the village of Sopley. It was originally a private house, and became an inn in 1725.
Sopley was a centre of smuggling. The smugglers boats were heaved up from the River Avon to the Woolpack, where pack horses were waiting to take the goods to the New Forest and onward to Winchester and London.
Information obtained from: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://woolpackinnsopley.co.uk/hist.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://woolpackinnsopley.co.uk/hist.htm">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>
The Woolpack Pub, Sopley
The Woolpack is a 17th Century building situated on the Ringwood and Christchurch road, in the village of Sopley. It was originally a private house, and became an inn in 1725. Sopley was a centre of smuggling. The smugglers boats were heaved up from the River Avon to the Woolpack, where pack horses were waiting to take the goods to the New Forest and onward to Winchester and London. Information obtained from: LinkExternal link
The Bridge House, Sopley A charming thatched house in the village of Sopley, 5 minutes from the church, and 1 minute from the pub!
The Bridge House, Sopley
A charming thatched house in the village of Sopley, 5 minutes from the church, and 1 minute from the pub!
Bransgore, The Three Tuns Thatched pub on Ringwood Road. Central bar, various drinking and eating areas on three sides; exposed brickwork, beams, log fires; terrace, lawn and pétanque. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Flack Catcher, Otter Bitter, Ringwood Best & Fortyniner, Timothy Taylor Landlord. For some customer comments, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/26/2613/Three_Tuns/Bransgore" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/26/2613/Three_Tuns/Bransgore">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>
Bransgore, The Three Tuns
Thatched pub on Ringwood Road. Central bar, various drinking and eating areas on three sides; exposed brickwork, beams, log fires; terrace, lawn and pétanque. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Flack Catcher, Otter Bitter, Ringwood Best & Fortyniner, Timothy Taylor Landlord. For some customer comments, see LinkExternal link
Shirley, Thatchers Lane A lane with two arms; this arm leads to Ringwood Road.
Shirley, Thatchers Lane
A lane with two arms; this arm leads to Ringwood Road.
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Barrett's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SZ1797 (Lat: 50.778294, Lng: -1.7532581)

Unitary Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Police Authority: Dorset

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Turning Circle
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Bus Stop
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Rocky Ranch
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North Bockhampton
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Turning Circle
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