Bell's Copse

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Bell's Copse

Road from Woburn to Woburn Sands Very grand for an unclassified road, and indeed it once was the A50. — Road from Woburn to Woburn Sands Credit: Robin Webster

Bell's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated near the village of Aston Clinton, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 10 hectares. The copse is named after the Bell family, who once owned the land in the 19th century.

As one enters Bell's Copse, they are greeted by a diverse array of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of lush green ferns and wildflowers, adding to the copse's natural beauty.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. These paths lead visitors through the heart of the copse, allowing them to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. Along the way, one may encounter an abundance of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and a rich variety of bird species.

Bell's Copse is not only a haven for nature lovers but also serves as an important ecological site. The forest provides a valuable habitat for numerous plant and animal species, contributing to the biodiversity of the region. The copse also acts as a natural carbon sink, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Visitors to Bell's Copse can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. With its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, this idyllic woodland offers a perfect retreat for those seeking solace in nature.

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Bell's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.99211/-0.66105478 or Grid Reference SP9233. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road from Woburn to Woburn Sands

Very grand for an unclassified road, and indeed it once was the A50.

Robin Webster

Woodland, Woburn

Mostly pines to the north of the junction of paths in Lowe's Wood.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Woburn

Peas to the west of Job's Farm.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Woburn

Barley to the north of the ruins of Horsemoor Farm.

Andrew Smith

Country road ESE of Bow Brickhill

The single track road from Bow Brickhill that runs ESE through the woods. The mast at SP91475 34195 is just visible through the trees.

Peter Roberts

Public Bridleway

The view southwards into Browns Wood along the bridleway that joins up with the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk.

Mr Biz

Sandy Lane

The view at the top of Aspley Heath looking down Sandy Lane. I believe you're allowed to drive your car down here if you're foolish enough, so it's mainly used as a public footpath and bridleway.

Mr Biz

St Mary Magdalen, Little Brickhill

Located at the highest point of the village, St Mary's church is on the corner of the Roman Road "Watling Street" and the old Woburn Road, which was removed as part of the A5 Bypass.

Mr Biz

Old Green Man Public House

Located on the old A5 road Watling Street in Little Brickhill.

Mr Biz

Path into Buttermilk Wood near Lowe's Wood

This path leads into the woods in the heart of a quite large wood. Different parts of the wood have different names, and this path leads into what appears from the map to be called Buttermilk Wood, but is also close to Lowe's Wood.

Rob Farrow

Roadside pines

A very neatly trimmed hedge separates these pines on the edge of Charle Wood from the lane from Little Brickhill to Woburn. The whole of this area probably once belonged to the Dukes of Bedford whose ancestral home of Woburn Abbey is nearby - they may well still own all the woodland.

Rob Farrow

Waterworks Building, Little Brickhill

Behind this little Waterworks building can be seen rising the embankment of one of two covered reservoirs here.

Rob Farrow

Footpath into the woods near Shire Oak

This sign points the way to SP9232 : Path into Buttermilk Wood near Lowe's Wood. It forms part of the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk - which makes M.K. cover a pretty large area. As can be seen from the maps of the area this is in the midst of a wood near a place called Shire Oak.

Rob Farrow

Pumpkin Park

This little wood on rising ground to the southwest of Pinfoldpond is called "Pumpkin Park". The photo was taken from roughly opposite SP9332 : Roadside pines.

Rob Farrow

Covered Reservoir, Little Brickhill

There are two covered reservoirs here, south-east of the village of Little Brickhill. The one seen here is the further from the village. In front of it can be seen SP9132 : Waterworks Building, Little Brickhill which presumably contains control equipment for the reservoirs.

Rob Farrow

Woburn Golf Club

Club house and practice putting green

Anthony Warren

Track through New Wavendon Heath

This track is a "BOAT", that is a "Byway Open to All Traffic" marked on 1:25000 scale OS maps with a line of green crosses. It leads into the New Wavendon Heath section of Aspley Woods as a continuation of the lane from Little Brickhill and continues through the woods to Aspley Heath.

Rob Farrow