Bushy Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Bushy Copse

Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021 That great bowls exponent Francis Drake is joined this month on the great green in the sky by: August 15th, my first footballing hero, Gerd Muller; August 20th, Peter Corby, inventor of the legendary Trouser Press; 21st, Don Everly, one half of the famous brothers; 24th, Charlie Watts, the most sensible Rolling Stone; and on the 29th Reggae’s Lee "Scratch" Perry
Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Bushy Copse, located in the county of Surrey in England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its dense and lush forest cover. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, this copse is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is characterized by its thick canopy of towering trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, making Bushy Copse an important ecological hotspot in the region.

The forest floor is covered in a blanket of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting beauty of the area. Numerous walking trails wind through the copse, offering visitors the chance to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. These trails are well-maintained, providing easy access for visitors of all ages and abilities.

The copse is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and a plethora of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy birdwatching, as well as spotting other small mammals and reptiles that call this woodland home.

Bushy Copse is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and photography. The peaceful ambiance, coupled with the serene beauty of the surroundings, make it an ideal spot for relaxation and reconnecting with nature.

Overall, Bushy Copse in Surrey offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of a beautiful woodland setting.

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Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021 That great bowls exponent Francis Drake is joined this month on the great green in the sky by: August 15th, my first footballing hero, Gerd Muller; August 20th, Peter Corby, inventor of the legendary Trouser Press; 21st, Don Everly, one half of the famous brothers; 24th, Charlie Watts, the most sensible Rolling Stone; and on the 29th Reggae’s Lee "Scratch" Perry
Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021
That great bowls exponent Francis Drake is joined this month on the great green in the sky by: August 15th, my first footballing hero, Gerd Muller; August 20th, Peter Corby, inventor of the legendary Trouser Press; 21st, Don Everly, one half of the famous brothers; 24th, Charlie Watts, the most sensible Rolling Stone; and on the 29th Reggae’s Lee "Scratch" Perry
Cranleigh Sports & Social Club: late August 2021 The news here in Cranleigh is that sport is back. Elsewhere: August 4th 2020 Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is given political asylum in Poland after claims her Olympic Committee wanted to repatriate her against her will; August 9th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases the first part of its Sixth Assessment Report, which concludes that the effects of human-caused climate change are now "widespread, rapid, and intensifying";  14th, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing more than 2,100 people; 15th to 30th, 2021 the Taliban capture Kabul and the Afghan government surrenders;  30 the USA withdraws its last remaining troops ending 20 years of operations in Afghanistan; August 31st, Dame Sarah Storey equals the all time Paralympic medal haul!
Cranleigh Sports & Social Club: late August 2021
The news here in Cranleigh is that sport is back. Elsewhere: August 4th 2020 Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is given political asylum in Poland after claims her Olympic Committee wanted to repatriate her against her will; August 9th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases the first part of its Sixth Assessment Report, which concludes that the effects of human-caused climate change are now "widespread, rapid, and intensifying"; 14th, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing more than 2,100 people; 15th to 30th, 2021 the Taliban capture Kabul and the Afghan government surrenders; 30 the USA withdraws its last remaining troops ending 20 years of operations in Afghanistan; August 31st, Dame Sarah Storey equals the all time Paralympic medal haul!
Another dull August day in 2021 Elsewhere, there were record temperatures but here in the UK it was pretty mild. That night Meridian Weather announced the monthly average temperature was 20.6, rainfall 51.6mm, cloud cover 67% and hours of sunshine 136.7. The Met Office summaries for August 2021 and Summer 2021 can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/weather/learn-about/uk-past-events/summaries/uk_monthly_climate_summary_202108.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/weather/learn-about/uk-past-events/summaries/uk_monthly_climate_summary_202108.pdf">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> and here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/weather/learn-about/uk-past-events/summaries/uk_monthly_climate_summary_summer_2021.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/weather/learn-about/uk-past-events/summaries/uk_monthly_climate_summary_summer_2021.pdf">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>
Another dull August day in 2021
Elsewhere, there were record temperatures but here in the UK it was pretty mild. That night Meridian Weather announced the monthly average temperature was 20.6, rainfall 51.6mm, cloud cover 67% and hours of sunshine 136.7. The Met Office summaries for August 2021 and Summer 2021 can be found here LinkExternal link and here LinkExternal link
Farm track near Cranleigh A track leading to a farm in the Surrey countryside near Cranleigh.
Farm track near Cranleigh
A track leading to a farm in the Surrey countryside near Cranleigh.
Downs Link near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.  Here, the former railway line ran along an embankment.  A footpath descends to the left.
Downs Link near Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, the former railway line ran along an embankment. A footpath descends to the left.
Downs Link near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Path to Dapples Lane, Cranleigh A path leading into a new housing development in Cranleigh, in Surrey.  The wooden bridge to the left takes another path across a stream.
Path to Dapples Lane, Cranleigh
A path leading into a new housing development in Cranleigh, in Surrey. The wooden bridge to the left takes another path across a stream.
Bridge over a stream, Cranleigh The bridge was built to carry a railway line across a stream on the outskirts of Cranleigh.  The railway closed in 1965 and was dismantled, but the Downs Link path now follows the railway alignment, crossing the bridge.  Downs Link also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Bridge over a stream, Cranleigh
The bridge was built to carry a railway line across a stream on the outskirts of Cranleigh. The railway closed in 1965 and was dismantled, but the Downs Link path now follows the railway alignment, crossing the bridge. Downs Link also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Footpath to Dapples Lane, Cranleigh A path leading into a new housing development on the outskirts of Cranleigh, in Surrey.
Footpath to Dapples Lane, Cranleigh
A path leading into a new housing development on the outskirts of Cranleigh, in Surrey.
Recreation ground in Cranleigh A bench seat looking out across a recreation ground in Cranleigh, in Surrey.
Recreation ground in Cranleigh
A bench seat looking out across a recreation ground in Cranleigh, in Surrey.
Downs Link, Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

In this view, the path is passing through the town of Cranleigh.  The building to the right is a sports pavilion.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. In this view, the path is passing through the town of Cranleigh. The building to the right is a sports pavilion.
Downs Link, Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here in Cranleigh a very short section of the route is also an access road to a car park.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here in Cranleigh a very short section of the route is also an access road to a car park.
Downs Link, Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link, Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here in Cranleigh, a supermarket and car park occupy the site of the town's railway station.  The path skirts the site then rejoins the former railway alignment.
Downs Link, Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here in Cranleigh, a supermarket and car park occupy the site of the town's railway station. The path skirts the site then rejoins the former railway alignment.
Supermarket car park, Cranleigh A supermarket car park now occupies the site of Cranleigh station's goods yard.  The station and the railway line which passed through it closed in 1965.
Supermarket car park, Cranleigh
A supermarket car park now occupies the site of Cranleigh station's goods yard. The station and the railway line which passed through it closed in 1965.
The Common, Cranleigh Houses along a lane on Cranleigh Common.
The Common, Cranleigh
Houses along a lane on Cranleigh Common.
Downs Link, near Cranleigh The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length.  It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, a bridge carries a 'B' road over the former railway line.
Downs Link, near Cranleigh
The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, a bridge carries a 'B' road over the former railway line.
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Bushy Copse is located at Grid Ref: TQ0537 (Lat: 51.130552, Lng: -0.49422276)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.130552,-0.49422276
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU6 78D
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Lat/Long: 51.1269449/-0.4909274
Addr Housename: Frogley Cottage
Lat/Long: 51.1301365/-0.490957
Addr Housename: Three Oaks
Lat/Long: 51.130267/-0.4909531
Addr Housename: Fernhouse
Lat/Long: 51.1310211/-0.4909974
Addr Housename: Oak Tree Cottage
Lat/Long: 51.1310677/-0.4909885
Addr Housename: Craneswood
Lat/Long: 51.1331837/-0.4888052
Addr Housename: Redhurst
Lat/Long: 51.1332036/-0.4886191
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