Holly Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Holly Copse

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes Credit: Alex McGregor

Holly Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a beautiful example of an ancient woodland that has been preserved for centuries. The copse is characterized by its dense growth of holly trees, which give the woodland its name.

The woodland is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The holly trees dominate the landscape, with their glossy evergreen leaves and vibrant red berries, providing a striking contrast against the backdrop of the surrounding countryside.

Visitors to Holly Copse can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the woodland, allowing for peaceful walks and a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature. The dappled sunlight filtering through the dense canopy creates a magical atmosphere, perfect for those seeking solace and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a myriad of bird species. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot woodpeckers, owls, and other woodland birds in their natural habitat.

Holly Copse is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a valuable resource for the local community. It provides an important habitat for wildlife and contributes to the overall biodiversity of the area. Its preservation ensures that future generations can continue to appreciate and enjoy the beauty and serenity of this enchanting woodland.

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Holly Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.148898/-0.72587392 or Grid Reference SU8939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes
St Michael & All Angels Church Grade I listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260876">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 Michael & All Angels Church
Grade I listed building - LinkExternal link
Farmland, Thursley The crop has been harvested.
Farmland, Thursley
The crop has been harvested.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Old petrol pumps, Thursley
On the old A3, before it was upgraded to dual carriageway. No longer used but still surviving, and repainted since 2012.
Thursley - The Street Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane.
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Thursley - The Street
Old red brick cottages line the village's former main street, now a quiet lane. LinkExternal link
Thursley - St Michael's Church Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian.
Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
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Thursley - St Michael's Church
Parts of St Michael and All Angels date back to Saxon times but much of the fabric is now Victorian. Note the cross carries a black drape - mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). LinkExternal link
Thursley - Font Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Font
Original font of Bargate stone inside St Michael and All Angels Church which has Saxon roots.
Thursley - Royal Arms Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Royal Arms
Board with royal coat of arms dated 1783, realm of King George III, within the historic parish church.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Thursley - Sunset Cottage
Timber-framed 16th century cottage with a distinctively large sloping roof on The Street.
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Daffodils in Thursley Churchyard
Pitlands Farm Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240826" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240826">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>
Pitlands Farm
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
Upper Highfield Farm House Grade II listed building - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240875">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>
Upper Highfield Farm House
Grade II listed building - LinkExternal link
Thursley - Paddocks Horsieculture is common in the grassy fields south of Thursley.
Thursley - Paddocks
Horsieculture is common in the grassy fields south of Thursley.
Thursley - Fungus Large bracket fungus ca 1 foot from end to end in woodland close to Ridgeway Farm.
Thursley - Fungus
Large bracket fungus ca 1 foot from end to end in woodland close to Ridgeway Farm.
Thursley - Fungus Large bracket fungus ca 1 foot from end to end in woodland close to Ridgeway Farm.
Thursley - Fungus
Large bracket fungus ca 1 foot from end to end in woodland close to Ridgeway Farm.
Thursley - Byway Ancient and deeply incised trackway with exposed flat rocks in woodland close to Ridgeway Farm.
Thursley - Byway
Ancient and deeply incised trackway with exposed flat rocks in woodland close to Ridgeway Farm.
Thursley - Incised Valley In deciduous woodland south of Vanhurst Copse.
Note the large white splodge of white fungus in the foreground - ca 2 feet from end to end.
Thursley - Incised Valley
In deciduous woodland south of Vanhurst Copse. Note the large white splodge of white fungus in the foreground - ca 2 feet from end to end.
Thursley - Footbridge In deciduous woodland south of Vanhurst Copse. The bridge parallels an old ford.
Thursley - Footbridge
In deciduous woodland south of Vanhurst Copse. The bridge parallels an old ford.
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Holly Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU8939 (Lat: 51.148898, Lng: -0.72587392)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.148898,-0.72587392
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1495372/-0.7201791
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GU8 115D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Point: 2022-09-10
Lat/Long: 51.1453071/-0.7275745
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: on roadside
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.1457688/-0.7271186
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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