Godley's Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Godley's Copse

Downs Link, near Slinfold A view of the Downs Link path as it approaches Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, a public footpath crosses the Downs Link path. — Downs Link, near Slinfold Credit: Malc McDonald

Godley's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Spread over an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a diverse and vibrant forest that offers a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The copse is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, which create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter to a variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, contributing to its natural beauty.

The copse is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and nuthatches. Additionally, the forest provides a habitat for small mammals like squirrels, badgers, and foxes. Nature enthusiasts can also find a wide array of insects, including butterflies and beetles.

Walking trails wind through the copse, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting beauty. The paths are well-maintained, making it accessible for all nature lovers, including families with children and individuals with mobility challenges. Along the trails, benches and picnic areas are strategically placed, inviting visitors to take a moment to appreciate the serenity of the forest.

Godley's Copse is not only a haven for wildlife but also a popular spot for outdoor activities. The forest attracts hikers, joggers, and cyclists who come to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. It also provides an excellent setting for nature photography and painting, attracting artists and photographers throughout the year.

Overall, Godley's Copse in Sussex offers a remarkable experience for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of the woodlands.

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Downs Link, near Slinfold A view of the Downs Link path as it approaches Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, a public footpath crosses the Downs Link path.

Downs Link, near Slinfold

A view of the Downs Link path as it approaches Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, a public footpath crosses the Downs Link path.

Double bridge near Rudgwick, West Sussex The double bridge which crosses the River Arun near Rudgwick is unique in Britain, in having both a brick arch and an iron girder.

The brick arch was built to carry a railway line across the river. However, on the far side of the river, the railway would then climb a steep gradient into Rudgwick station. Inspectors from the government&#039;s Board of Trade refused permission for the railway to open, as they felt the gradient up to Rudgwick station was too steep. The railway compamny therefore had to rebuild this section of the route with higher embankments, so that the gradient into Rudgwick was less steep. As the railway had been raised to a higher level at this location, the iron girder bridge was installed to carry it across the river. The brick arch has never been used for its intended purpose.

The railway opened in 1865 but closed a century later. The railway route now forms part of the Downs Link long distance path, which itself forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Double bridge near Rudgwick, West Sussex

The double bridge which crosses the River Arun near Rudgwick is unique in Britain, in having both a brick arch and an iron girder. The brick arch was built to carry a railway line across the river. However, on the far side of the river, the railway would then climb a steep gradient into Rudgwick station. Inspectors from the government's Board of Trade refused permission for the railway to open, as they felt the gradient up to Rudgwick station was too steep. The railway compamny therefore had to rebuild this section of the route with higher embankments, so that the gradient into Rudgwick was less steep. As the railway had been raised to a higher level at this location, the iron girder bridge was installed to carry it across the river. The brick arch has never been used for its intended purpose. The railway opened in 1865 but closed a century later. The railway route now forms part of the Downs Link long distance path, which itself forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for almost all of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, there used to be a bridge carrying the railway across the A281 road. The bridge was demolished after the railway closed, and the Downs Link path therefore descends to road level to cross the road. There has been a long-running campaign to reinstate a bridge here. Sadly, a 20-year-old cyclist was killed in 2020 whilst crossing the road at this point.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for almost all of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, there used to be a bridge carrying the railway across the A281 road. The bridge was demolished after the railway closed, and the Downs Link path therefore descends to road level to cross the road. There has been a long-running campaign to reinstate a bridge here. Sadly, a 20-year-old cyclist was killed in 2020 whilst crossing the road at this point.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for almost all of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, there used to be a bridge carrying the railway across the A281 road. The bridge was demolished after the railway closed, and the Downs Link path therefore descends to road level to cross the road. There has been a long-running campaign to reinstate a bridge here. Sadly, a 20-year-old cyclist was killed in 2020 whilst crossing the road at this point.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for almost all of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, there used to be a bridge carrying the railway across the A281 road. The bridge was demolished after the railway closed, and the Downs Link path therefore descends to road level to cross the road. There has been a long-running campaign to reinstate a bridge here. Sadly, a 20-year-old cyclist was killed in 2020 whilst crossing the road at this point.

Downs Link, Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge in this photo carries a road across the former railway line.

Downs Link, Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge in this photo carries a road across the former railway line.

Downs Link, Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Here, the path passes through the site of Rudgwick station. The station and railway line closed in 1965, and very little trace of the station remains. The block of flats to the right of the path has been built on the site of the station&#039;s goods yard. More information about Rudgwick station, including photographs, can be found on the Disused Stations website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/">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>

Downs Link, Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path at Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here, the path passes through the site of Rudgwick station. The station and railway line closed in 1965, and very little trace of the station remains. The block of flats to the right of the path has been built on the site of the station's goods yard. More information about Rudgwick station, including photographs, can be found on the Disused Stations website: Link

Houses on Station Road, Rudgwick Houses close to the site of Rudgwick station, which closed in 1965.

Houses on Station Road, Rudgwick

Houses close to the site of Rudgwick station, which closed in 1965.

Site of railway station, Rudgwick near Horsham This was the site of Rudgwick&#039;s railway station, which closed in 1965. Little trace of the station remains, with the site put to new uses. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

Site of railway station, Rudgwick near Horsham

This was the site of Rudgwick's railway station, which closed in 1965. Little trace of the station remains, with the site put to new uses. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

The Sidings, Rudgwick The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex.

The Sidings, Rudgwick

The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex.

The Sidings, Rudgwick The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

The Sidings, Rudgwick

The Sidings is a small residential development on the site of the former station goods yard at Rudgwick, in West Sussex. The building to the left of the image is a health centre.

Downs Link at Rudgwick station site 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 path passes through the site of Rudgwick railway station. More information about Rudgwick station can be found on the Disused Stations website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/rudgwick/">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>

Downs Link at Rudgwick station site

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 path passes through the site of Rudgwick railway station. More information about Rudgwick station can be found on the Disused Stations website: Link

Bridge over the Downs Link path near Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

The bridge carries a road over the former railway line.

Bridge over the Downs Link path near Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. The bridge carries a road over the former railway line.

Woodsomes Farm, near Rudgwick Woodsomes Farm in countryside close to the West Sussex/Surrey border.

Woodsomes Farm, near Rudgwick

Woodsomes Farm in countryside close to the West Sussex/Surrey border.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing over the hill. This view looks downhill towards Rudgwick. A sign warns cyclists of a steep gradient and a blind bend.

Downs Link, near Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing over the hill. This view looks downhill towards Rudgwick. A sign warns cyclists of a steep gradient and a blind bend.

Downs Link and Sussex Border Path near Rudgwick A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing through woodland over a hill. Here, the Downs Link path meets the Sussex Border Path. Both paths take the path ahead for a short distance. This location is also the county boundary between West Sussex and Surrey.

Downs Link and Sussex Border Path near Rudgwick

A view of the Downs Link path near Rudgwick in West Sussex. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. For most of its length, the path follows the course of a dismantled railway. Between Cranleigh and Rudgwick, however, the railway passed through a tunnel. The path avoids the tunnel, instead climbing through woodland over a hill. Here, the Downs Link path meets the Sussex Border Path. Both paths take the path ahead for a short distance. This location is also the county boundary between West Sussex and Surrey.

Entering West Sussex on Church Street, Cox Green

Entering West Sussex on Church Street, Cox Green

Furze Road, Rudgwick

Furze Road, Rudgwick

Church Street at the junction of Guildford Road

Church Street at the junction of Guildford Road

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Godley's Copse is located at Grid Ref: TQ0934 (Lat: 51.095058, Lng: -0.43335329)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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