Dance's Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Dance's Copse

West Berkshire : M4 Motorway & Mast A radio mast tall in the sky above the M4 Motorway.
West Berkshire : M4 Motorway & Mast Credit: Lewis Clarke

Dance's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Berkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, this serene forest is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The copse is characterized by an abundance of diverse tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The towering trees create a dense canopy, providing shelter for a wide range of wildlife. Visitors to Dance's Copse are likely to spot various bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and foxes.

Tranquil walking trails wind their way through the copse, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. The trails are well-maintained, making them accessible to walkers of all ages and abilities. Along the way, benches are strategically placed, allowing visitors to pause and take in the peaceful atmosphere.

During the spring and summer months, Dance's Copse bursts into a riot of colors as wildflowers bloom beneath the forest canopy. This vibrant display attracts numerous butterflies and insects, creating a lively, buzzing ecosystem.

The copse is also home to a small pond, which provides a habitat for aquatic plants and creatures. Visitors can observe dragonflies skimming across the water's surface and listen to the chorus of frogs during the warm summer evenings.

Overall, Dance's Copse is a serene and idyllic woodland, offering a haven of tranquility amidst the bustling Berkshire countryside. It is a place where visitors can escape the pressures of modern life and connect with the natural world.

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Dance's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.488976/-1.5354206 or Grid Reference SU3276. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Berkshire : M4 Motorway & Mast A radio mast tall in the sky above the M4 Motorway.
West Berkshire : M4 Motorway & Mast
A radio mast tall in the sky above the M4 Motorway.
The Hare, Ermin Street A very pleasant pub/restaurant.
The Hare, Ermin Street
A very pleasant pub/restaurant.
Membury Services This is the view of the car park and telecoms mast from the entrance to the main services building on the eastbound side of the M4.
Like a lot of folks on New Year's Day stopping off en route to see family in the big metropolis.
Membury Services
This is the view of the car park and telecoms mast from the entrance to the main services building on the eastbound side of the M4. Like a lot of folks on New Year's Day stopping off en route to see family in the big metropolis.
West Berkshire : Membury Services Membury services is a motorway service station on the M4 motorway. It is located on the original site of the RAF Membury in the civil parish of Lambourn in the English county of Berkshire, not far from Swindon and Marlborough
West Berkshire : Membury Services
Membury services is a motorway service station on the M4 motorway. It is located on the original site of the RAF Membury in the civil parish of Lambourn in the English county of Berkshire, not far from Swindon and Marlborough
Membury Services (South) - Westbound M4 View south from the car park
Membury Services (South) - Westbound M4
View south from the car park
Membury Services (North) - M4  Eastbound Main building from the car park
Membury Services (North) - M4 Eastbound
Main building from the car park
Fox Farm Transmitter Membury Service Station, M4
Fox Farm Transmitter
Membury Service Station, M4
West Berkshire : Membury Services Membury Services off of the M4 Motorway.
West Berkshire : Membury Services
Membury Services off of the M4 Motorway.
West Berkshire : Membury Services It is owned by Welcome Break and is situated adjacent to the Membury Radio Mast.
West Berkshire : Membury Services
It is owned by Welcome Break and is situated adjacent to the Membury Radio Mast.
West Berkshire : Membury Services - BP Station A BP Petrol Station at Membury Services.
West Berkshire : Membury Services - BP Station
A BP Petrol Station at Membury Services.
Membury Service Station Eastbound Membury Service Station car park.
Membury Service Station Eastbound
Membury Service Station car park.
Baydon Mowers at Farncombe Farm
Baydon Mowers at Farncombe Farm
Byway to Hatchets Corner Byway open to all traffic.
Byway to Hatchets Corner
Byway open to all traffic.
Windmill Farm, Baydon Road
Windmill Farm, Baydon Road
Ice on Stony Lane And some stones as well. The surfaced road stops here at Burgess's Farm but the route continues to Lambourn as a bridleway.
Ice on Stony Lane
And some stones as well. The surfaced road stops here at Burgess's Farm but the route continues to Lambourn as a bridleway.
Stony Lane Track and bridleway between Woodlands St Mary and Lambourn.
Stony Lane
Track and bridleway between Woodlands St Mary and Lambourn.
Land at Burgess's Farm
Land at Burgess's Farm
Old Road to Lambourn Woodlands The remnant of a road cut in half by the construction of the M4.
Beyond the motorway the top end is still in use as access to Hilldrop Farm, but this bit is now just a track into fields, albeit with a better surface than usual.
Old Road to Lambourn Woodlands
The remnant of a road cut in half by the construction of the M4. Beyond the motorway the top end is still in use as access to Hilldrop Farm, but this bit is now just a track into fields, albeit with a better surface than usual.
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Dance's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU3276 (Lat: 51.488976, Lng: -1.5354206)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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///shrub.influence.payer. Near Lambourn, Berkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.488976,-1.5354206
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: designated
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.4898485/-1.5309405
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Lat/Long: 51.4919771/-1.5389395
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