Emley Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Emley Copse

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes Credit: Alex McGregor

Emley Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a thriving forest that boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna. The copse is situated in a rural area, surrounded by rolling hills and fields, providing a tranquil and serene environment.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy and provide shade throughout the copse. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which bloom in vibrant colors during the spring months.

Emley Copse is home to a diverse array of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as woodland mammals like rabbits, foxes, and deer. The copse also supports a range of invertebrates, including butterflies, beetles, and spiders.

The woodland offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of sun-dappled glades and babbling brooks. The copse is also a popular spot for picnics and nature photography, with many visitors capturing the stunning vistas and natural wonders that abound in this idyllic woodland.

Overall, Emley Copse is a cherished natural gem of Surrey, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Its diverse ecosystem and captivating scenery make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking solace in the beauty of the great outdoors.

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Emley Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.133347/-0.70593504 or Grid Reference SU9037. 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
Valley at Highcomb Looking across the valley, north of the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Valley at Highcomb
Looking across the valley, north of the Devil's Punch Bowl.
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
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl
Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Thursley - Paddocks Horsieculture is common in the grassy fields south of Thursley.
Thursley - Paddocks
Horsieculture is common in the grassy fields south of Thursley.
Devil's Punch Bowl - Toadstool Red, waxy-looking toadstool, ca 3 inches high, in the grass beside a footpath.
Devil's Punch Bowl - Toadstool
Red, waxy-looking toadstool, ca 3 inches high, in the grass beside a footpath.
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Emley Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU9037 (Lat: 51.133347, Lng: -0.70593504)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

What 3 Words

///unguarded.divided.glee. Near Hindhead, Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.133347,-0.70593504
Emley Farm
Landuse: farm
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Lat/Long: 51.1327275/-0.7021397
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Lat/Long: 51.130453/-0.7088349
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Lat/Long: 51.1311926/-0.7081072
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Lat/Long: 51.1331735/-0.7026704
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1342512/-0.7036487
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Lat/Long: 51.1299669/-0.7016116
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Lat/Long: 51.135772/-0.7102706
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