Bottom Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Eastleigh

England

Bottom Copse

Station Hill, Botley Part of a small business estate along Hillsons Road off to the left.
The station is beyond the trees in the background. — Station Hill, Botley Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Bottom Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Situated on the southeastern edge of the New Forest National Park, the copse covers an area of approximately 20 hectares. It is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the copse's natural charm. In spring, the woodland truly comes alive as bluebells carpet the ground, creating a breathtaking display of vibrant colors.

Bottom Copse is also home to a variety of wildlife. Visitors may catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, and rabbits, as well as a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The copse offers a peaceful habitat for these creatures, providing ample food and shelter.

Walking trails wind through the copse, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths meander through the trees, offering glimpses of sunlight filtering through the foliage. Along the way, there are benches and picnic areas, inviting visitors to take a moment to appreciate the tranquility of the surroundings.

Bottom Copse provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the Hampshire countryside. Its ancient woodland, diverse ecosystem, and scenic trails make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

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Bottom Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.920211/-1.2865914 or Grid Reference SU5013. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Station Hill, Botley

Part of a small business estate along Hillsons Road off to the left. The station is beyond the trees in the background.

Des Blenkinsopp

Deer Park School, entrance

The larger brick building is the Sports Hall. The main school building is out of sight to the left. The school is currently under the final stages of construction, and is due to open in September this year. Currently, the school is surrounded by open fields, though these are destined to shortly be turned into a new housing estate.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, nearing completion

This new secondary school is due to open in September this year. It is currently surrounded by open fields, though very shortly, construction of a new housing estate will swallow them up.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, under construction

The leafy rural setting of the new school will soon change. While most of the larger trees will survive, the fields which surround the school are soon to become a housing development.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School - now open

This view is across the not-yet open car park of the school towards the main building. The school started accepting pupils in September of this year, though clearly parts of the campus are still unfinished.

Richard Dorrell

Snowdrop Place Care Home

Newly opened residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare. (See also SU5013 : Snowdrop Place Care Home - under construction).

Richard Dorrell

Garden centre cafÃ©

A pleasant place to enjoy a cup of tea and enjoy the autumn sunshine while thinking about all that gardening you could be doing.

Richard Dorrell

A334 towards Wickham

Leaving Botley, crossing the River Hamble.

Robin Webster

A334 High Street, Botley

Eastwards towards Wickham.

Robin Webster

A334 towards Botley

Robin Webster

B3354 Winchester Road, Boorley Green

Towards Winchester.

Robin Webster

Roundabout on B3354 Winchester Road

Inserted in the straight a few years ago to serve a housing development of a golf course site.

Robin Webster

Botley: on Platform 2

This is the line from Fareham to Eastleigh (ahead). The original station buildings - with the exception of the boarded-up signal box - have been demolished and Botley is now an unstaffed halt. The late Ben Brooksbank's SU5213 : Botley Station shows it as it was in 1963.

John Sutton

Approaching Botley Station

The Railway Inn is on the right of the A334, opposite the station (which is masked by trees and part of an industrial estate).

John Sutton

Botley: at the corner of Church Lane and Mill Hill

High Street is to the left and Winchester Street ahead. The house on the corner is one of many fine Grade II listed 18th-century houses in Botley. The bricks of the single-storey wing on the right are laid in Chinese bond - on their sides, rather than laid flat, they appear larger than bricks laid normally.

John Sutton

Botley: former maltings, Church Lane

Now residential.

John Sutton

Botley: north along Church Lane

Looking past Grade II listed Ivy Cottage towards the former maltings on an April evening.

John Sutton

Botley: Cobbetts Cottage, Church Lane

This Grade II listed 18th-century house is the only remaining part of the estate of William Cobbett, pamphleteer, journalist and author of "Rural Rides". The south wall is slate-hung.

John Sutton

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Bottom Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU5013 (Lat: 50.920211, Lng: -1.2865914)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Eastleigh

Police Authority: Hampshire