Sands Corner Copse

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Sands Corner Copse

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney Credit: Robin Webster

Sands Corner Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, this natural haven is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Sands Corner Copse boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. The forest is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the woodland floor below. In spring, the forest comes alive with a carpet of bluebells, creating a stunning display of color.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to various points of interest, such as a tranquil pond where ducks and other waterfowl can often be spotted, and a clearing that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Sands Corner Copse is also home to a wide variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching. Visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of woodpeckers, owls, or the elusive red kite soaring above the treetops.

Overall, Sands Corner Copse is a hidden gem in Oxfordshire, offering visitors the chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this enchanting woodland.

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Sands Corner Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.681454/-1.1901835 or Grid Reference SU5698. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney
On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds.  The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368712?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368712?section=official-list-entry">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048036?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048036?section=official-list-entry">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> respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay
Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds.  The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048044?section=official-list-entry," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048044?section=official-list-entry,">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> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193400?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193400?section=official-list-entry">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048043?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048043?section=official-list-entry">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> respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay
Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see LinkExternal link LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Road junction onto the A4074 at the southern end of Nuneham Courtenay.
Nuneham Courtenay
Road junction onto the A4074 at the southern end of Nuneham Courtenay.
Pylons Pylons carrying transmission lines south of Nuneham Courtenay.
Pylons
Pylons carrying transmission lines south of Nuneham Courtenay.
Stubble field towards woodland near Burcot
Stubble field towards woodland near Burcot
Minor road near Burcot Farm Towards the A4074.
Minor road near Burcot Farm
Towards the A4074.
Cereal crop, Golden Balls Off the A4074.
Cereal crop, Golden Balls
Off the A4074.
Minor road towards Golden Balls
Minor road towards Golden Balls
A4074, Golden Balls Towards Oxford.
A4074, Golden Balls
Towards Oxford.
House on Oxford Road, Golden Balls
House on Oxford Road, Golden Balls
Oxford Road (B4015), Golden Balls Towards Clifton Hampden.
Oxford Road (B4015), Golden Balls
Towards Clifton Hampden.
Roundabout on the A4074, Golden Balls
Roundabout on the A4074, Golden Balls
Stubble field and woodland, Marsh Baldon Off the A4074.
Stubble field and woodland, Marsh Baldon
Off the A4074.
A4074, Marsh Baldon Towards Oxford.
A4074, Marsh Baldon
Towards Oxford.
Cottages, Nuneham, Courtenay On the A4074.
Cottages, Nuneham, Courtenay
On the A4074.
A4074, Nuneham, Courtenay Towards Oxford.
A4074, Nuneham, Courtenay
Towards Oxford.
Former Cockadoo Restaurant, Nuneham, Courtenay Was once the Harcourt Arms public house.
Former Cockadoo Restaurant, Nuneham, Courtenay
Was once the Harcourt Arms public house.
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Sands Corner Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU5698 (Lat: 51.681454, Lng: -1.1901835)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Lat/Long: 51.6807246/-1.1947208
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