Beal's Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Beal's Copse

Ikea (Reading) car park No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.
Ikea (Reading) car park Credit: Mr Ignavy

Beal's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Berkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The copse is situated near the village of Beal, which lends its name to the woodland.

The woodland is primarily composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, giving it a rich and vibrant appearance throughout the seasons. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and peaceful atmosphere within the copse. Underneath the towering trees, a diverse range of flora thrives, including bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones, which carpet the forest floor during spring.

Beal's Copse is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a myriad of bird species. The tranquil setting and abundance of natural resources make it an ideal habitat for these creatures.

The copse offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty and tranquility. These paths wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of sunlight filtering through the trees and providing opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography.

Beal's Copse is managed by the local authorities, who ensure its preservation and protection. They actively encourage responsible and sustainable use of the woodland, organizing guided walks and educational programs to promote awareness of the local ecosystem.

Overall, Beal's Copse is a precious natural asset in Berkshire, providing a haven for flora and fauna and offering visitors a peaceful retreat to connect with nature.

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Beal's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.456546/-1.0643018 or Grid Reference SU6573. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ikea (Reading) car park No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.
Ikea (Reading) car park
No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.
Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use
On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use
At junction 12 on the M4 heading east
At junction 12 on the M4 heading east
Sulham: the city limits
Sulham: the city limits
St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate
St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate
Straight out of Enid Blyton Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church
Straight out of Enid Blyton
Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church
Sulham Churchyard: September 2022
Sulham Churchyard: September 2022
St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.etoncollege.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.etoncollege.com/">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 New College, Oxford <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.new.ox.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.new.ox.ac.uk/">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> After a period of study at Wells Theological College <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://archive.org/details/historyofwellsth00elwe" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://archive.org/details/historyofwellsth00elwe">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> he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://smbr.church/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://smbr.church/">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> He was Rector of Farnham Royal <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnham_Royal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnham_Royal">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> then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.
St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector
The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton LinkExternal link and New College, Oxford LinkExternal link After a period of study at Wells Theological College LinkExternal link he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise LinkExternal link He was Rector of Farnham Royal LinkExternal link then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.
Junction of The Street and Manor Farm Lane
Junction of The Street and Manor Farm Lane
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: September 2022
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: September 2022
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: The Queen It is two days since the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61605149" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61605149">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>
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: The Queen
It is two days since the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom LinkExternal link
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: west window
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: west window
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: aisle
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: aisle
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: war memorial
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: war memorial
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: font
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: font
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: will extract
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: will extract
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Beal's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU6573 (Lat: 51.456546, Lng: -1.0643018)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

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Mini Roundabout
Lat/Long: 51.4564561/-1.0585123
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Lat/Long: 51.452843/-1.0603035
Little Heath
Place: suburb
Source: Local Knowledge
Wikidata: Q6650293
Lat/Long: 51.4566303/-1.0575841
Bus Stop
The Birchwoods
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.4574826/-1.0576181
Bus Stop
Little Heath School
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.4537545/-1.0599548
Beal's Plantation
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.46049/-1.0622644
Pinkclose Plantation
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4579415/-1.0617667
Beal's Copse
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4561623/-1.0641989
Boxgrove Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4532611/-1.0645722
Pink's Grove
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.45887/-1.0631882
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4527586/-1.0604379
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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