Halfpenny Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Halfpenny Copse

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Halfpenny Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a captivating natural haven known for its diverse flora and fauna. The copse is situated near the village of Shere, nestled within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of plant species that thrive on the forest floor. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the ground in spring, creating a breathtaking display of color and fragrance.

Halfpenny Copse is also a haven for wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot a range of species, including woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls, while small mammals such as deer, foxes, and squirrels roam the undergrowth. The copse is an important ecological site, supporting a rich biodiversity and contributing to the overall local ecosystem.

For visitors, the copse offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are numerous walking trails and footpaths that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and serenity of the area. Picnic areas and benches are scattered throughout, providing peaceful spots to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Halfpenny Copse is a cherished natural gem in Surrey, offering a delightful experience for those seeking a connection with nature and a desire to explore a truly idyllic woodland setting.

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Halfpenny Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.123953/-0.60909898 or Grid Reference SU9736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm

Ian Cunliffe

Toll House, Chiddingfold

What looks to be an ex-toll house. The brick fabric looks late for a toll house so may well have served the Petworth Turnpike Trust in its dying years. It would have replaced a Toll House SSE on the North side of the ford/bridge at Northbridge. Milestone Society National ID: SY.CHI

Lionel Joseph

Ridgley Road at the junction of Coxcomb Lane

David Howard

House on The Green, Chiddingfold

David Howard

Phillips of Wormley

David Howard

The Winterton Arms, Chiddingfold

David Howard

Houses on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold

David Howard

A283 at The Winterton Arms

The A283 runs 37 miles from Milford near Guildford south to Shoreham-on-Sea across rural Surrey and West Sussex. Link

N Chadwick

Hambledon - National Trust cottages

The National Trust were left a number (13 I believe) of cottages in and around the village of Hambledon by local generous benefactors. Most of these cottages are now let out by the Trust on long-term leases and cannot be visited by the public - such as the one on the right in this image. However, one cottage "Oakhurst Cottage" can be viewed by prior arrangement (see Link

) - and this can be seen on the left here - and here SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Oakhurst Cottage is, according to our helpful guide, the second smallest National Trust property open to the public. The guided tour certainly doesn't take that long as there are just three rooms downstairs and two up. It is a charming little cottage, thought to date from the C17th, and was lived in with virtually no mod cons until the early 1980s. See the cottage in its setting here SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage - Kitchen / Scullery

Tiny Oakhurst Cottage (National Trust Link

) only has three downstairs room (and only two upstairs). There is the living room, a larder and the room seen here which is the kitchen-cum-scullery. The small metal black door seen swung open behind the outside door on the left is to the large bread oven built into the corner wall of the kitchen and extending out as a projection into the back garden. The (cracked) white structure around a grate to the bread oven's right is the old "copper" where water was boiled in large quantities for e.g. washing clothes. See the cottage (external views) SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages & SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow