Furze Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire New Forest

England

Furze Copse

King's Garn Gutter
King's Garn Gutter Credit: Helen Steed

Furze Copse is a charming woodland located in Hampshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Basingstoke, this woodland area covers an approximate area of 100 acres. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The copse is primarily composed of a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and cool environment within the woodland. Underneath the canopy, a rich undergrowth of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers adds a splash of color to the forest floor, especially during the spring and summer months.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through Furze Copse, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These well-maintained paths take visitors on a journey through the woodland, allowing them to observe the various flora and fauna that call this place home. Squirrels can often be seen darting between the trees, while birdsong fills the air, creating a harmonious symphony.

The copse is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. This makes it an ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts, who can often spot these creatures in their natural habitat. Additionally, the copse is home to a variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Overall, Furze Copse is a picturesque woodland that offers a tranquil and immersive experience in nature. Its diverse range of trees, colorful undergrowth, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to escape into the beauty of the Hampshire countryside.

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Furze Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.928124/-1.5971451 or Grid Reference SU2814. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

King's Garn Gutter
King's Garn Gutter
Forest lawn on lower edge of Brook Wood
Forest lawn on lower edge of Brook Wood
Garden at White Hart Public House
Garden at White Hart Public House
Signage - M27 southbound
Signage - M27 southbound
Car Park off A337 - southbound
Car Park off A337 - southbound
Signage - A31 northbound
Signage - A31 northbound
Signage - A31 northbound
Signage - A31 northbound
Haydon Tyres, Cadnam Bright afternoon sunlight on 1 November, but it was raining hard soon afterwards.
Haydon Tyres, Cadnam
Bright afternoon sunlight on 1 November, but it was raining hard soon afterwards.
Cadnam, White Hart Free House on Romsey Road. Central bar, with drinking at eating areas on three sides; garden. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Brunning & Price Original, Flack's Double, Hop Back GB, Itchen Valley Bulgarum. The pub also stocks a wide range of gins.
Cadnam, White Hart
Free House on Romsey Road. Central bar, with drinking at eating areas on three sides; garden. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Brunning & Price Original, Flack's Double, Hop Back GB, Itchen Valley Bulgarum. The pub also stocks a wide range of gins.
Newbridge, cattle grid At the south-eastern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Newbridge, cattle grid
At the south-eastern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Cadnam Common, National Trust marker Cadnam Common is an "adjacent common", sharing geographical and ecological features with the New Forest, but not crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/">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>
Cadnam Common, National Trust marker
Cadnam Common is an "adjacent common", sharing geographical and ecological features with the New Forest, but not crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs A herd of eleven pigs, doing what they should do in the pannage season - forage for acorns and beech mast, which can be poisonous to other livestock. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#">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>
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs
A herd of eleven pigs, doing what they should do in the pannage season - forage for acorns and beech mast, which can be poisonous to other livestock. LinkExternal link
Cadnam, Busketts Yard Stables on Cadnam Lane.
Cadnam, Busketts Yard
Stables on Cadnam Lane.
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs On the western boundary of the common; pigs doing what is expected of them at this time of year - forage for fallen acorns, which can be poisonous to other livestock. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#">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>
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs
On the western boundary of the common; pigs doing what is expected of them at this time of year - forage for fallen acorns, which can be poisonous to other livestock. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common An "adjacent common", similar to the New Forest physically and ecologically, but not Crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/">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>
Cadnam Common
An "adjacent common", similar to the New Forest physically and ecologically, but not Crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common, donkeys
Cadnam Common, donkeys
Cadnam, Storm's Farm Stables overlooking Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, Storm's Farm
Stables overlooking Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, byway From Storm's Farm to Kewlake Lane.
Cadnam, byway
From Storm's Farm to Kewlake Lane.
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Furze Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU2814 (Lat: 50.928124, Lng: -1.5971451)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.928124,-1.5971451
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9247392/-1.5946837
Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Motorcar: yes
Lat/Long: 50.930273/-1.5965266
Access: private
Ele: 55
Lat/Long: 50.9281981/-1.5933348
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