Alder Moor Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Hart

England

Alder Moor Copse

Green on Hazeley Bottom
Green on Hazeley Bottom Credit: David Howard

Alder Moor Copse is a picturesque wood located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 acres, it is a small but significant part of the region's natural landscape. The copse is characterized by its dense vegetation, predominantly consisting of alder trees, hence its name. These deciduous trees create a lush canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna.

The forest floor of Alder Moor Copse is rich with an assortment of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. Visitors can expect to find delicate bluebells and primroses carpeting the ground during the spring months, while bracken and foxgloves dominate the landscape in summer. The copse is also home to several species of fungi, which thrive in the damp and shady environment.

Birdwatchers will be delighted to know that Alder Moor Copse is a haven for avian life. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, and jays can often be spotted among the branches, while owls and buzzards are occasionally seen soaring above the treetops. The copse's dense vegetation also provides a safe habitat for small mammals such as squirrels, voles, and hedgehogs.

Alder Moor Copse offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its well-maintained walking trails, visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls through the wood, immersing themselves in the peaceful ambiance and taking in the beauty of nature. The copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking a serene outdoor experience.

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Alder Moor Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.327265/-0.94420694 or Grid Reference SU7359. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Green on Hazeley Bottom
Green on Hazeley Bottom
Red Hill, Hazeley
Red Hill, Hazeley
Unnamed road through Hazeley
Unnamed road through Hazeley
Entering Mattingley, B3349 The B3349 runs 27 miles from Alton <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5212600">SU7038 : Junction of A339 & B3349</a> to Wokingham.
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Entering Mattingley, B3349
The B3349 runs 27 miles from Alton SU7038 : Junction of A339 & B3349 to Wokingham. LinkExternal link
B3349 The B3349 runs 27 miles from Alton <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5212600">SU7038 : Junction of A339 & B3349</a> to Wokingham.
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B3349
The B3349 runs 27 miles from Alton SU7038 : Junction of A339 & B3349 to Wokingham. LinkExternal link
B3349, northbound The B3349 runs 27 miles from Alton <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5212600">SU7038 : Junction of A339 & B3349</a> to Wokingham.
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B3349, northbound
The B3349 runs 27 miles from Alton SU7038 : Junction of A339 & B3349 to Wokingham. LinkExternal link
Woodland track off Stoken Lane Also a public footpath.
Woodland track off Stoken Lane
Also a public footpath.
Old Milestone by the B3349, Reading Road, Mattingley Green Carved stone post by the B3349, in parish of MATTINGLEY (HART District), Mattingley Green, North of Mattingley village, at junction to Hazley, on wide grass verge, on West side of road. Hook pillar, erected by the Basingstoke, Hartfordbridge & Blackwater (and Odiham) turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: READiNG / 10 / MILES : : ODIHAM / (5) / (MILES) :

Grade II listed.  
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Milestone Society National ID: HA_REOD10.
Old Milestone by the B3349, Reading Road, Mattingley Green
Carved stone post by the B3349, in parish of MATTINGLEY (HART District), Mattingley Green, North of Mattingley village, at junction to Hazley, on wide grass verge, on West side of road. Hook pillar, erected by the Basingstoke, Hartfordbridge & Blackwater (and Odiham) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : READiNG / 10 / MILES : : ODIHAM / (5) / (MILES) : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1243658 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: HA_REOD10.
Farmland, Mattingley A footpath through a crop of rye to the south-west of Hound Green. The crop is quite high and the path quite narrow so it was fortunate that it had been dry.
Farmland, Mattingley
A footpath through a crop of rye to the south-west of Hound Green. The crop is quite high and the path quite narrow so it was fortunate that it had been dry.
The Leather Bottle, Mattingley An old and rather yellowed picture of The Leather Bottle which I can't accurately put a date to. It was in the days when breweries used to get rid of the traditional painted signs outside pubs and replace them with a boring corporate logo like here from Courage Brewery in nearby Reading. Later pictures show a trad sign is back. Date given is very approximate.
The Leather Bottle, Mattingley
An old and rather yellowed picture of The Leather Bottle which I can't accurately put a date to. It was in the days when breweries used to get rid of the traditional painted signs outside pubs and replace them with a boring corporate logo like here from Courage Brewery in nearby Reading. Later pictures show a trad sign is back. Date given is very approximate.
Wood and farmland, Mattingley A footpath follows the edge of this arable field to the east of Alder Moor Farm.
Wood and farmland, Mattingley
A footpath follows the edge of this arable field to the east of Alder Moor Farm.
Pasture, Mattingley Fields at Steven's Farm in Hazeley. A public footpath passes through the smaller gate.
Pasture, Mattingley
Fields at Steven's Farm in Hazeley. A public footpath passes through the smaller gate.
Pasture, Mattingley A field on the eastern bank of the River Whitewater.  Bannister's Copse is on the right.
Pasture, Mattingley
A field on the eastern bank of the River Whitewater. Bannister's Copse is on the right.
Pasture Mattingley A field and woodland to the north of Bottle Lane.
Pasture Mattingley
A field and woodland to the north of Bottle Lane.
Pasture, Mattingley Fields on a hillside and crossed by a footpath to the west of Hazeley Heath.
Pasture, Mattingley
Fields on a hillside and crossed by a footpath to the west of Hazeley Heath.
Mattingley War memorial bus shelter A practical memorial 'in memory of Mattingley parishioners who gave their lives in the 1914–18 and 1939–45 wars'. Or it would be, if there remained any buses serving the village.  A milestone on the former Heckfield to Odiham turnpike is alongside.
Mattingley War memorial bus shelter
A practical memorial 'in memory of Mattingley parishioners who gave their lives in the 1914–18 and 1939–45 wars'. Or it would be, if there remained any buses serving the village. A milestone on the former Heckfield to Odiham turnpike is alongside.
B3349 Reading Road Towards Reading, between Mattingley and Hound Green.
B3349 Reading Road
Towards Reading, between Mattingley and Hound Green.
B3349 Reading Road, Hound Green Towards Reading.
B3349 Reading Road, Hound Green
Towards Reading.
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Alder Moor Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU7359 (Lat: 51.327265, Lng: -0.94420694)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Hart

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

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