Barn Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Barn Copse

Newbury St Bartholomew&#039;s School, Newbury — Newbury Credit: Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Barn Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Berkshire, England. This serene forest is situated near the village of Compton, just a few miles south of the bustling town of Newbury. Spanning an area of approximately 50 acres, Barn Copse offers a tranquil retreat from the surrounding urban areas.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, which primarily consists of oak, beech, and birch. These majestic trees create a cool and shaded environment, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful picnic. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Barn Copse is well-known for its diverse wildlife, attracting nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. The forest provides a habitat for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Small mammals, including squirrels and rabbits, can also be spotted scurrying among the trees. Additionally, the woodland is home to a variety of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies.

Visitors to Barn Copse can enjoy a range of outdoor activities within its peaceful confines. Several walking trails wind their way through the woodland, offering visitors the chance to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. Nature photography is also a popular pastime in the area, with many photographers captivated by the forest's natural beauty.

Overall, Barn Copse is a serene and enchanting woodland, providing a haven for wildlife and a peaceful escape for visitors seeking solace in nature.

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Newbury St Bartholomew&#039;s School, Newbury

Newbury

St Bartholomew's School, Newbury

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Wash Common The large water tower in the northern part of the square, which is largely residential housing estates.

Wash Common

The large water tower in the northern part of the square, which is largely residential housing estates.

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Ye Olde Swan Inn This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south.

Ye Olde Swan Inn

This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south.

Ye Olde Swan Inn The pub lies in the extreme north of the square, in the eastern quadrant. As one comes down from the grid north of this one and as one passes over the riverbridge, the pub is in view between the B4640 and the junction with the road to Burgchlere, before it forks.

Ye Olde Swan Inn

The pub lies in the extreme north of the square, in the eastern quadrant. As one comes down from the grid north of this one and as one passes over the riverbridge, the pub is in view between the B4640 and the junction with the road to Burgchlere, before it forks.

The Stream alongside Ye Olde Swan Inn This stream runs diagonally through the square from NE-SW and is on the eastern side of the pub, between the pub and the road into Newtown.

The Stream alongside Ye Olde Swan Inn

This stream runs diagonally through the square from NE-SW and is on the eastern side of the pub, between the pub and the road into Newtown.

Bridge on the A34 near Newbury The bridge crosses the minor road in the middle of the northern half of the grid square. The picture was taken from the south side looking north.

Bridge on the A34 near Newbury

The bridge crosses the minor road in the middle of the northern half of the grid square. The picture was taken from the south side looking north.

Wheatlands Farmland near Newbury This farmland to the east of the road is viewed from the north end looking south east.

Wheatlands Farmland near Newbury

This farmland to the east of the road is viewed from the north end looking south east.

Newbury Rugby Football Club The rugby field, clubhouse and stand are situated in the northern half of the grid square. This picture was taken looking more or less south east.

Newbury Rugby Football Club

The rugby field, clubhouse and stand are situated in the northern half of the grid square. This picture was taken looking more or less south east.

Tescos Newbury The Supermarket is situated in a retail park along with motor dealers etc in the southern section of the grid square.

Tescos Newbury

The Supermarket is situated in a retail park along with motor dealers etc in the southern section of the grid square.

Newtown Church Newtown Church

Newtown Church

Newtown Church

Farmland in Newtown This field is in the eastern half of the square between the edge of the square and Newtown house.

Farmland in Newtown

This field is in the eastern half of the square between the edge of the square and Newtown house.

Woodland near Newtown This square is mostly woodland and farmland, with some detached residences spread across the square. There is also a school down one of the private roads in the square. This woodland is in the eastern section of the square.

Woodland near Newtown

This square is mostly woodland and farmland, with some detached residences spread across the square. There is also a school down one of the private roads in the square. This woodland is in the eastern section of the square.

Diocese of Winchester: Newtown Church This church is south west of the village, in the north eastern section of the square.

Diocese of Winchester: Newtown Church

This church is south west of the village, in the north eastern section of the square.

Modern Housing Development New houses in the north eastern section of the square.

Modern Housing Development

New houses in the north eastern section of the square.

Modern Dwelling between Enborne and Newtown This square is almost all residential with a number of new housing developments. This is an example of one of them.

Modern Dwelling between Enborne and Newtown

This square is almost all residential with a number of new housing developments. This is an example of one of them.

Road into Newbury This road is at the intersection on the south eastern edge of the square.

Road into Newbury

This road is at the intersection on the south eastern edge of the square.

Elizabeth Road near Newbury Where Elizabeth Road meets the A343, in the north eastern corner of the square. This square is largely residential. These dwellings are more or less typical of those in the streets in this section of the square.

Elizabeth Road near Newbury

Where Elizabeth Road meets the A343, in the north eastern corner of the square. This square is largely residential. These dwellings are more or less typical of those in the streets in this section of the square.

The Falkland Memorial: Newbury This memorial is in the north-easternmost tip of this square on the south western side of the intersection. Although the map has the description in the adjacent square, the memorial itself is on a triangle of land in this square.

The Falkland Memorial: Newbury

This memorial is in the north-easternmost tip of this square on the south western side of the intersection. Although the map has the description in the adjacent square, the memorial itself is on a triangle of land in this square.

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Barn Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU4664 (Lat: 51.379504, Lng: -1.3341351)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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