Six Acre Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Six Acre Copse

View SSW across the Adur flood plain You can see the South Downs in the distance.
View SSW across the Adur flood plain Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Six Acre Copse, located in Sussex, is a picturesque wood encompassing an area of approximately six acres. Nestled within the South Downs National Park, this forest boasts a diverse ecosystem and offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors.

The copse is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees such as oak, ash, and beech, which provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool, shaded atmosphere. The undergrowth is lush and varied, with an abundance of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers that carpet the forest floor. This rich biodiversity attracts a wide array of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a myriad of bird species.

A network of well-maintained footpaths crisscrosses the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their leisure. These paths wind through the trees, revealing hidden clearings and secluded spots, perfect for a peaceful picnic or a moment of quiet reflection. The copse is also intersected by a small stream, which adds to the tranquility of the setting and provides a refreshing spot for woodland creatures and visitors alike.

Six Acre Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its accessibility and natural beauty make it an ideal location for outdoor activities, such as nature walks, birdwatching, and photography. The copse offers a true sanctuary for those seeking solace in nature, providing a space to reconnect with the natural world and appreciate the wonders of the Sussex countryside.

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Six Acre Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.914762/-0.32478256 or Grid Reference TQ1714. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View SSW across the Adur flood plain You can see the South Downs in the distance.
View SSW across the Adur flood plain
You can see the South Downs in the distance.
Rusty gate hinge
Rusty gate hinge
Chanctondown House In NW corner of square close to B2135.
Chanctondown House
In NW corner of square close to B2135.
Wappingthorn Farm With its impressive barns and towers the farm is unmissable, close to the centre of the square.
Wappingthorn Farm
With its impressive barns and towers the farm is unmissable, close to the centre of the square.
Nutwood House and meadows Towards E of square where footpath crosses fields to reach road.
Nutwood House and meadows
Towards E of square where footpath crosses fields to reach road.
Sweethill Farm and pastures Taken from South looking right across the gridsquare towards the farm.
Sweethill Farm and pastures
Taken from South looking right across the gridsquare towards the farm.
Greenfields Name of farm and literal description, near centre of square.
Greenfields
Name of farm and literal description, near centre of square.
Wyckam Farm Farmhouse, complete with swimming pool, and farm buildings near SE corner of square.
Wyckam Farm
Farmhouse, complete with swimming pool, and farm buildings near SE corner of square.
Northover Stables Sheds and stables near Northover farm, close to the middle of this gridsquare.
Northover Stables
Sheds and stables near Northover farm, close to the middle of this gridsquare.
Tractor Jam Nice collection of tractors outside New Wharf farm at Horsebridge Common on the West side of the square.
Tractor Jam
Nice collection of tractors outside New Wharf farm at Horsebridge Common on the West side of the square.
Adur Riverbanks Looking SE in the NE corner of the square, towards the bridge carrying the Downs Link cycle trail.
Adur Riverbanks
Looking SE in the NE corner of the square, towards the bridge carrying the Downs Link cycle trail.
Adur Water Meadows Water meadows near the centre of the square.
Adur Water Meadows
Water meadows near the centre of the square.
Canons, Hollands Lane, Henfield Looking north.
Canons, Hollands Lane, Henfield
Looking north.
Small Hill near Furzfield Cottage Taken from Spithandle Lane path. The peak should have had Upper Barn on it but this did not appear to be either there or visible.
Small Hill near Furzfield Cottage
Taken from Spithandle Lane path. The peak should have had Upper Barn on it but this did not appear to be either there or visible.
Colour amid the gloom, Spithandle Copse Amongst the churned up mudbath that was Spithandle Lane was the odd bloom of spring flowers and shoots which make a lovely contrast to the murky browns elsewhere
Colour amid the gloom, Spithandle Copse
Amongst the churned up mudbath that was Spithandle Lane was the odd bloom of spring flowers and shoots which make a lovely contrast to the murky browns elsewhere
Spithandle Lane Spithandle Copse to the right, Spithandle Rough to the left. The road at the bottom left heads to College Wood Farm. The lane itself links Wiston to Horsebridge Common.
Spithandle Lane
Spithandle Copse to the right, Spithandle Rough to the left. The road at the bottom left heads to College Wood Farm. The lane itself links Wiston to Horsebridge Common.
Loves Rough Taken from the footpath linking Spithandle Lane with the A283.
Loves Rough
Taken from the footpath linking Spithandle Lane with the A283.
Cherrytree Rough Taken in the pouring rain from the footpath that heads towards Wappingthorn.
Cherrytree Rough
Taken in the pouring rain from the footpath that heads towards Wappingthorn.
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Six Acre Copse is located at Grid Ref: TQ1714 (Lat: 50.914762, Lng: -0.32478256)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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