Oak Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Oak Copse

Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm Colourful winter fruit beside Coombesbury Lane.
Very neat along here. It looks like a private drive, but it's an ordinary road.
Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Oak Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Berkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this forested area covers approximately 100 acres and is known for its dense population of oak trees, hence its name. Oak Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking tranquility amidst nature's beauty.

The forest is characterized by its mature and majestic oak trees, which provide a rich canopy that filters sunlight and creates a pleasant, shaded environment. The towering oaks, with their gnarled trunks and sprawling branches, create a sense of enchantment and wonder as visitors stroll through the woodland.

The forest floor of Oak Copse is covered in a lush carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its natural charm. This vibrant undergrowth is home to a variety of small animals, birds, and insects, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The woodland itself is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the forest and witness its beauty up close. These paths wind through the oak groves, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and small ponds, providing opportunities for peaceful reflection and relaxation.

Oak Copse is open to the public throughout the year and is particularly popular during the spring and summer months when the forest is alive with the sounds of birdsong and the scent of wildflowers. It offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a place for visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the tranquility of the woodland environment.

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Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm Colourful winter fruit beside Coombesbury Lane.
Very neat along here. It looks like a private drive, but it's an ordinary road.
Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm
Colourful winter fruit beside Coombesbury Lane. Very neat along here. It looks like a private drive, but it's an ordinary road.
Lower Farm, Ownham Upper Farm is on the other side of the trees.
Lower Farm, Ownham
Upper Farm is on the other side of the trees.
Track to Huntsgreen Farm, Hunt's Green
Track to Huntsgreen Farm, Hunt's Green
The Lambourn at Hunt's Green
The Lambourn at Hunt's Green
Swan on the Lambourn This is a side channel around some old water meadows.
Swan on the Lambourn
This is a side channel around some old water meadows.
Lambourn Valley Way in the Snow In a wood called Jannaways.
Lambourn Valley Way in the Snow
In a wood called Jannaways.
Sluice Gate on the Lambourn The river divides into several channels here and flows around some old water meadows.
Sluice Gate on the Lambourn
The river divides into several channels here and flows around some old water meadows.
Coomesbury Lane Looking up Coomesbury Lane from near to Lambourn Road.
Coomesbury Lane
Looking up Coomesbury Lane from near to Lambourn Road.
Lambourn Road Looking east along Lambourn Road from Coomesbury Lane.
Lambourn Road
Looking east along Lambourn Road from Coomesbury Lane.
Path to Bagnor From Boxford the path to Bagnor goes left by Jannaways
Path to Bagnor
From Boxford the path to Bagnor goes left by Jannaways
Footpath towards Bagnor Wood The Lambourn Valley Way footpath, on which I am standing, just cuts into the south-west corner of this square.  The view is across arable farmland towards Bagnor Wood.
Footpath towards Bagnor Wood
The Lambourn Valley Way footpath, on which I am standing, just cuts into the south-west corner of this square. The view is across arable farmland towards Bagnor Wood.
Snowdrops at Jannaways The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion.  Spring is coming.
Snowdrops at Jannaways
The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion. Spring is coming.
Snowdrops at Jannaways The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion.  Spring is coming.
Snowdrops at Jannaways
The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion. Spring is coming.
Felling on the Lambourn There had been a lot of felling in the area.  The trees, and the sawdust, were very red.  This is exactly the colour we saw.  What species of tree is this?  The river I know, it is the Lambourn.
Felling on the Lambourn
There had been a lot of felling in the area. The trees, and the sawdust, were very red. This is exactly the colour we saw. What species of tree is this? The river I know, it is the Lambourn.
Bridge over the Lambourn This is just a small farm accommodation bridge.  There has been a lot of tree felling in the area, so I'm hugging the one that wasn't taken down.  What species please?
Bridge over the Lambourn
This is just a small farm accommodation bridge. There has been a lot of tree felling in the area, so I'm hugging the one that wasn't taken down. What species please?
River Lambourn One of the braided streams of the river.  I don't know whether the scaffold piling is intended to be permanent, but it look rather ugly.
River Lambourn
One of the braided streams of the river. I don't know whether the scaffold piling is intended to be permanent, but it look rather ugly.
Old entrance lodge, Benham Park. Benham Park is a Georgian mansion which was built for Lord Craven in 1775. It is now an office complex and the entrance is now at the other end of the park near the A4/A34 junction.
Old entrance lodge, Benham Park.
Benham Park is a Georgian mansion which was built for Lord Craven in 1775. It is now an office complex and the entrance is now at the other end of the park near the A4/A34 junction.
Benham Valence: near Speen and Newbury This location of this stately building is now an office park. The main building is situated in the north western section of the grid square. The various parking areas have been cleverly disguised in wooded areas.
Benham Valence: near Speen and Newbury
This location of this stately building is now an office park. The main building is situated in the north western section of the grid square. The various parking areas have been cleverly disguised in wooded areas.
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Oak Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU4268 (Lat: 51.413851, Lng: -1.3849128)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.413851,-1.3849128
Historic: milestone
Inscription: To Newbury 3; To London 59
Lat/Long: 51.4117565/-1.388251
Leisure: playground
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