Fourteen Acre Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Fourteen Acre Copse

Church of St Peter Credit: Alex McGregor

Fourteen Acre Copse is a charming woodland area located in the county of Surrey, England. Spanning approximately fourteen acres, this copse is a tranquil haven for nature enthusiasts and locals seeking solace in the great outdoors.

Situated on the outskirts of a small village, Fourteen Acre Copse is easily accessible, making it a popular destination for both hikers and casual walkers. The copse is characterized by its dense collection of predominantly deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and chestnut, which create a vibrant and colorful canopy during the autumn months.

The copse is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its various nooks and crannies. As they wander through the wood, visitors are treated to the sights and sounds of numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, which have made the copse their home.

Fourteen Acre Copse is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses bloom in abundance during the spring, adding a splash of color to the woodland floor. Squirrels, rabbits, and deer are commonly sighted, adding to the copse's natural charm.

In addition to its natural beauty, Fourteen Acre Copse offers visitors a sense of tranquility and an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it is for a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying a picnic amidst nature, this woodland area provides a serene and rejuvenating experience for all who venture within its boundaries.

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Fourteen Acre Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.144471/-0.60809644 or Grid Reference SU9739. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Peter

Alex McGregor

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm

Ian Cunliffe

Fields south of Fourteen Acre Copse

Ian Cunliffe

Gate on path east of Court Farm - view to the east

There's a very clear, neat path through the cultivated fields on either side of this gate.

Ian Cunliffe

Shallon - Gaultheria shallon - near Hydon's Ball

I've never seen this plant before. I think I've got the identification right, but I'm happy to be corrected. Shallon is a naturalised native of western North America. A member of the heather family, it grows on acid soils and is regarded as somewhat invasive. It certainly seemed to be dominant here, growing in profusion on either side of the path.

Ian Cunliffe

Hascombe

To the left of picture, Mare Lane vanishes down a steep gradient towards the village of Hascombe. A bridleway continues straight ahead.

Peter Trimming

Hydon's Ball

Viewpoint on top of a sandy Surrey hill near Godalming.

Colin Smith

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