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Berry's Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Berry's Copse

Edge of the Terrace, Basildon Park An ornamental wall at the edge of the formal garden on the east side of Basildon House.
Edge of the Terrace, Basildon Park Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Berry's Copse is a picturesque woodland area located in Berkshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The copse is situated near the village of Berry's Green and is easily accessible to visitors.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy and provide a habitat for various woodland creatures. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the copse.

Berry's Copse is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers, as it is home to a wide range of species. Visitors may spot native birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as mammals like badgers, foxes, and squirrels. Additionally, the copse boasts a diverse population of insects and butterflies, making it a paradise for nature lovers.

The woodland offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate its natural wonders. There are picnic areas and benches dotted throughout, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Berry's Copse is also steeped in history, with evidence of ancient settlements and archaeological finds discovered in the area. The copse has been carefully managed and conserved by local authorities to protect its natural heritage and promote biodiversity.

Overall, Berry's Copse is a captivating woodland destination that offers a tranquil retreat for visitors, with its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and rich history.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.486644/-1.1120203 or Grid Reference SU6176. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Edge of the Terrace, Basildon Park An ornamental wall at the edge of the formal garden on the east side of Basildon House.
Edge of the Terrace, Basildon Park
An ornamental wall at the edge of the formal garden on the east side of Basildon House.
Basildon Park A traditional bit of country house parkland with grazing and strategically placed trees. This is actually several closely planted trees all growing together into a single canopy.
Basildon Park
A traditional bit of country house parkland with grazing and strategically placed trees. This is actually several closely planted trees all growing together into a single canopy.
View across Basildon Park The north west bit of the park viewed from near the house.
View across Basildon Park
The north west bit of the park viewed from near the house.
The Swan, Pangbourne As the writing on the wall makes clear, this riverside pub on Shooter's Hill is believed to date from 1642. Internally it is surprisingly large with a number of separate areas and there is a terrace overlooking the Thames on the other side. The pub gets a mention in Jerome K Jerome's classic 'Three Men in a Boat' - it was here that they abandoned their boat in the last chapter before getting a train to London for a good meal. According to one story, the county boundary between Berkshire and Oxfordshire used to pass through the building necessitating two separate licences and different closing times for each half of the bar. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4642616">SU6376 : The Swan Inn, Pangbourne</a> for a wider view.
The Swan, Pangbourne
As the writing on the wall makes clear, this riverside pub on Shooter's Hill is believed to date from 1642. Internally it is surprisingly large with a number of separate areas and there is a terrace overlooking the Thames on the other side. The pub gets a mention in Jerome K Jerome's classic 'Three Men in a Boat' - it was here that they abandoned their boat in the last chapter before getting a train to London for a good meal. According to one story, the county boundary between Berkshire and Oxfordshire used to pass through the building necessitating two separate licences and different closing times for each half of the bar. See SU6376 : The Swan Inn, Pangbourne for a wider view.
Weirpool, Pangbourne This large house overlooking the River Thames at Pangbourne - just below the weir - dates from about 1650 although there were alterations and additions in around 1900. It is grade II listed.
Weirpool, Pangbourne
This large house overlooking the River Thames at Pangbourne - just below the weir - dates from about 1650 although there were alterations and additions in around 1900. It is grade II listed.
To the station at Pangbourne This access road leads up from Shooter's Hill to Pangbourne station and then back down again - the loop sensibly designated as a one way street. The Great Western Railway buildings, iron railings and mock gas lamps all help to create a slightly olde-world atmosphere despite a few modern intrusions.
To the station at Pangbourne
This access road leads up from Shooter's Hill to Pangbourne station and then back down again - the loop sensibly designated as a one way street. The Great Western Railway buildings, iron railings and mock gas lamps all help to create a slightly olde-world atmosphere despite a few modern intrusions.
Under the railway at Pangbourne The bridge that connects Shooter's Hill with Station Road under the Great Western main line railway has a separate pedestrian subway section that is partly lined with white glazed bricks. It could be an unpleasant spot but in well-heeled Pangbourne it is kept acceptably clean and tidy with a refreshing absence of graffiti.
Under the railway at Pangbourne
The bridge that connects Shooter's Hill with Station Road under the Great Western main line railway has a separate pedestrian subway section that is partly lined with white glazed bricks. It could be an unpleasant spot but in well-heeled Pangbourne it is kept acceptably clean and tidy with a refreshing absence of graffiti.
Pangbourne village sign This well-maintained village sign stands adjacent to the village hall car park. It depicts Bertwulf, King of Mercia, who was granted land here in AD844.
Pangbourne village sign
This well-maintained village sign stands adjacent to the village hall car park. It depicts Bertwulf, King of Mercia, who was granted land here in AD844.
The Cross Keys, Pangbourne This Church Road pub is part of the Greene King estate and has a rear garden on the banks of the River Pang. The building dates from the early to mid 18th century, with 19th century alterations and additions, and is grade II listed.
The Cross Keys, Pangbourne
This Church Road pub is part of the Greene King estate and has a rear garden on the banks of the River Pang. The building dates from the early to mid 18th century, with 19th century alterations and additions, and is grade II listed.
Scarecrows at Pangbourne These two characters and their bicycle are presumably there to protect the vegetable garden. Anyway, they are colourful and fun.
Scarecrows at Pangbourne
These two characters and their bicycle are presumably there to protect the vegetable garden. Anyway, they are colourful and fun.
River Thames, Pangbourne A number of vessels are moored here on the Pangbourne bank of the river just upstream from Whitchurch Bridge.
River Thames, Pangbourne
A number of vessels are moored here on the Pangbourne bank of the river just upstream from Whitchurch Bridge.
Whitchurch Bridge - toll booth The first bridge spanning the River Thames connecting Whitchurch to Pangbourne was built in 1792; at the same time the toll house (seen here in the background) was constructed at the northern end of the bridge. The original timber bridge was replaced with another wooden bridge of a different design in 1853. That in turn was replaced with an iron bridge in 1902 which was strengthened in the 1920s. A fourth bridge was built in 2014 with a similar visual appearance to the 1902 bridge but better able to cope with modern traffic conditions. The bridge remains privately owned, changing hands for the first time in 2019 when it was sold to the General Estates Company Ltd; nevertheless it carries a classified road, the B471. The toll booth dates from 1992 and the current charge for cars is 60p.
Whitchurch Bridge - toll booth
The first bridge spanning the River Thames connecting Whitchurch to Pangbourne was built in 1792; at the same time the toll house (seen here in the background) was constructed at the northern end of the bridge. The original timber bridge was replaced with another wooden bridge of a different design in 1853. That in turn was replaced with an iron bridge in 1902 which was strengthened in the 1920s. A fourth bridge was built in 2014 with a similar visual appearance to the 1902 bridge but better able to cope with modern traffic conditions. The bridge remains privately owned, changing hands for the first time in 2019 when it was sold to the General Estates Company Ltd; nevertheless it carries a classified road, the B471. The toll booth dates from 1992 and the current charge for cars is 60p.
The Greyhound, Whitchurch-on-Thames One of two pubs in the village, the Greyhound was first recorded as a public house in 1831 and was converted by Blatch's Brewery of Theale, Berkshire from cottage properties; further major alterations were made in 1879. It is believed that the building may have been occupied at one time by a ferryman, although this would presumably have been before 1792 when the bridge was opened. Blatch's pub estate of 22 houses was absorbed by Ind Coope in 1965 and since 2021 the Greyhound has been part of Oak Taverns Group.
The Greyhound, Whitchurch-on-Thames
One of two pubs in the village, the Greyhound was first recorded as a public house in 1831 and was converted by Blatch's Brewery of Theale, Berkshire from cottage properties; further major alterations were made in 1879. It is believed that the building may have been occupied at one time by a ferryman, although this would presumably have been before 1792 when the bridge was opened. Blatch's pub estate of 22 houses was absorbed by Ind Coope in 1965 and since 2021 the Greyhound has been part of Oak Taverns Group.
Eastfield House, Pangbourne Surrounded by Heras fencing and boarded up, Eastfield House operated as a care home until its closure in 2016. As is usually the case with derelict properties like this, there is a long history of planning wrangles that are still not resolved. The owner is Majesticare and the house was registered to provide accommodation for 27 residents; the company first applied to demolish the building in 2014 but this was rejected. Despite obtaining permission (on appeal) in 2016 to build an extension that would increase the provision to 45 bedrooms, Majesticare then announced that the building was unsuitable for continued use as a care home for several reasons amongst which was the impossibility of providing en-suite facilities for all of the bedrooms. Their new proposal was for a completely new building in a similar red brick style that would have a larger basement to accommodate a kitchen and laundry. This was again refused by South Oxfordshire District Council on the grounds that it could adversely affect the conservation area and could harm two protected trees on the site. That decision was reported early in 2019 and three years later nothing appears to have happened except that, no doubt, the building is gradually deteriorating. This must surely be an unsatisfactory state of affairs for all concerned.
Eastfield House, Pangbourne
Surrounded by Heras fencing and boarded up, Eastfield House operated as a care home until its closure in 2016. As is usually the case with derelict properties like this, there is a long history of planning wrangles that are still not resolved. The owner is Majesticare and the house was registered to provide accommodation for 27 residents; the company first applied to demolish the building in 2014 but this was rejected. Despite obtaining permission (on appeal) in 2016 to build an extension that would increase the provision to 45 bedrooms, Majesticare then announced that the building was unsuitable for continued use as a care home for several reasons amongst which was the impossibility of providing en-suite facilities for all of the bedrooms. Their new proposal was for a completely new building in a similar red brick style that would have a larger basement to accommodate a kitchen and laundry. This was again refused by South Oxfordshire District Council on the grounds that it could adversely affect the conservation area and could harm two protected trees on the site. That decision was reported early in 2019 and three years later nothing appears to have happened except that, no doubt, the building is gradually deteriorating. This must surely be an unsatisfactory state of affairs for all concerned.
Coombeside Cottage, Whitchurch-on-Thames Somehow reminiscent of a doll's house, this building, originally two cottages now one, is dated by Historic England as 'probably late 18th century' although other sources suggest 1820. The gothic-style windows are a distinctive feature although the one above the doors has been painted on the wall. At one time one of the cottages served as the village post office. It is grade II listed.
Coombeside Cottage, Whitchurch-on-Thames
Somehow reminiscent of a doll's house, this building, originally two cottages now one, is dated by Historic England as 'probably late 18th century' although other sources suggest 1820. The gothic-style windows are a distinctive feature although the one above the doors has been painted on the wall. At one time one of the cottages served as the village post office. It is grade II listed.
The approach to Basildon House
The approach to Basildon House
Parkland at Basildon Park
Parkland at Basildon Park
Path through the woods at Basildon Park
Path through the woods at Basildon Park
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Berry's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU6176 (Lat: 51.486644, Lng: -1.1120203)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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