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Drayton Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Test Valley

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Drayton Copse

Field by the A303 And by The Buck services, from the edge of which this was taken. The mast is shown more clearly in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4071515">SU4143 : Mobile phone mast hiding in the countryside</a>. The field is crossed by Longparish footpath 21. Its crop, possibly of winter wheat, is having a damp time of it. But things look worse because I accidentally switched the speed on the camera from Auto to 1/4000, and have just spent a while trying to compensate for this. Sorry!
Field by the A303 Credit: Derek Harper

Drayton Copse is a woodland area located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The copse is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and picturesque landscape. The dense canopy of the trees provides a cool and shady environment, making it an ideal place for walking, picnicking, and enjoying the tranquility of nature.

Home to a variety of wildlife, Drayton Copse offers ample opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife spotting. Visitors may encounter woodland birds such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and jays, as well as small mammals like squirrels and hedgehogs. The copse is also known for its vibrant flora, with carpets of bluebells and wildflowers in the spring, adding to its natural beauty.

The woodland area is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths and trails, providing easy access for visitors of all ages and abilities. These paths lead through ancient woodlands and open glades, offering stunning views and a chance to immerse oneself in the peaceful surroundings.

Drayton Copse is a designated Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), which highlights its ecological significance and the efforts made to protect its biodiversity. The copse is managed by local authorities to ensure the preservation of its natural habitat and the enjoyment of visitors.

Overall, Drayton Copse offers a serene and idyllic setting for individuals seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its rich wildlife, beautiful trees, and well-maintained trails, it is a perfect destination for nature lovers and those looking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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Field by the A303 And by The Buck services, from the edge of which this was taken. The mast is shown more clearly in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4071515">SU4143 : Mobile phone mast hiding in the countryside</a>. The field is crossed by Longparish footpath 21. Its crop, possibly of winter wheat, is having a damp time of it. But things look worse because I accidentally switched the speed on the camera from Auto to 1/4000, and have just spent a while trying to compensate for this. Sorry!
Field by the A303
And by The Buck services, from the edge of which this was taken. The mast is shown more clearly in SU4143 : Mobile phone mast hiding in the countryside. The field is crossed by Longparish footpath 21. Its crop, possibly of winter wheat, is having a damp time of it. But things look worse because I accidentally switched the speed on the camera from Auto to 1/4000, and have just spent a while trying to compensate for this. Sorry!
The Buck Services, A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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 Buck Services, A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
B3048 overbridge, A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
B3048 overbridge, A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Barton Stacey turning, A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
Barton Stacey turning, A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Newton Stacey Ford This ford on the River Dever is found at Newton Stacey.
Newton Stacey Ford
This ford on the River Dever is found at Newton Stacey.
Longparish Ford Signed as a 'Deep Ford' this ford in Longparish has a steep step on its southern entrance.
Longparish Ford
Signed as a 'Deep Ford' this ford in Longparish has a steep step on its southern entrance.
Field next to the Andyke The Andyke, marked by the line of trees across the top of this field, is a large ditch and dyke ancient monument which may be the main defensive feature of what was once an iron age promontory fort, although the site has never been fully archaeologically studied. The A303 which runs behind the trees on the left, breaches the northern end of this 530 m long earthwork. The field in this photo is planted with stubble swede.
Field next to the Andyke
The Andyke, marked by the line of trees across the top of this field, is a large ditch and dyke ancient monument which may be the main defensive feature of what was once an iron age promontory fort, although the site has never been fully archaeologically studied. The A303 which runs behind the trees on the left, breaches the northern end of this 530 m long earthwork. The field in this photo is planted with stubble swede.
Electrical Sub Station This substation is just south of the A303 just off the minor road to Bransbury.
Electrical Sub Station
This substation is just south of the A303 just off the minor road to Bransbury.
Services at Drayton Park These services with an Esso petrol station are on the south side of the A303 close to the bridge over the dual carriageway that carries the minor road from Longparish to Barton Stacey.
Services at Drayton Park
These services with an Esso petrol station are on the south side of the A303 close to the bridge over the dual carriageway that carries the minor road from Longparish to Barton Stacey.
Bridge over the A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
Bridge over the A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Services by the A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
Services by the A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
A303, westbound The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
A303, westbound
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
The Avenue
The Avenue
Bransbury turning, A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
Bransbury turning, A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
B3048 turning, A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
B3048 turning, A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
B3048 Bridge, A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
B3048 Bridge, A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Services by the A303 The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
Services by the A303
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
A303, westbound The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A303_road">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>
A303, westbound
The A303 is a main trunk road running 92 miles between Basingstoke and Honiton. Along with the A30 and M3 it forms a major route between London and the South West. Much of the road is dual carriageway, but some stretches remain single and prone to congestion. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
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Drayton Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU4242 (Lat: 51.183919, Lng: -1.3986645)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Test Valley

Police Authority: Hampshire

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