Clay Copse

Wood, Forest in Devon South Hams

England

Clay Copse

Dartington Estate - Deer Park Fallow deer by Park Copse.
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Deer Park Credit: Colin Smith

Clay Copse is a scenic woodland area located in Devon, England. Covering an expansive area, this forest is known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty. The copse is nestled in the heart of the county, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.

The trees within Clay Copse are primarily deciduous, with a mixture of oak, beech, and ash trees dominating the area. These tall and majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter, which further enhances the natural beauty of the woodland.

The copse is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the enchanting surroundings. These trails offer opportunities for leisurely walks, hiking, and birdwatching. The forest is home to a diverse range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Clay Copse also boasts a small stream that meanders through the forest, adding to its charm. The tranquil sound of running water creates a soothing atmosphere, providing a sense of peace and serenity to those who visit.

The forest is open to the public year-round and is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking outdoor adventures. Visitors can expect to encounter an array of flora and fauna as they explore the copse, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

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Clay Copse Images

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Dartington Estate - Deer Park Fallow deer by Park Copse.
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Deer Park
Fallow deer by Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Footpath Looking towards Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Footpath
Looking towards Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Pale The pale is an historic deer park wall, here breached by a footpath leading "beyond the pale".
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Pale
The pale is an historic deer park wall, here breached by a footpath leading "beyond the pale". Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Footpath "Beyond the pale", following the historic deer park wall.
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Footpath
"Beyond the pale", following the historic deer park wall. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Pale The historic pale (deer park wall) has a lower parapet here where deer may jump into the lower ground. Being lower on the deer park side, they could not jump back out.
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Dartington Estate - Pale
The historic pale (deer park wall) has a lower parapet here where deer may jump into the lower ground. Being lower on the deer park side, they could not jump back out. LinkExternal link
Moor Road, Staverton An easily-overlooked cul-de-sac leading away from the main junction by the Sea Trout Inn.
Moor Road, Staverton
An easily-overlooked cul-de-sac leading away from the main junction by the Sea Trout Inn.
Old Boundary Marker on Staverton Bridge Parish Boundary Marker carved into the coping stones at the apex of the second pedestrian refuge from the southwest end of Staverton Bridge, River Dart. Inscribed D for Dartington parish and S for Staverton parish.

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Old Boundary Marker on Staverton Bridge
Parish Boundary Marker carved into the coping stones at the apex of the second pedestrian refuge from the southwest end of Staverton Bridge, River Dart. Inscribed D for Dartington parish and S for Staverton parish. Milestone Society National ID: DV_RTSV03pb
Playing field, Dartington Looking left from close to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983144">SX7862 : Dog-related notices, Dartington</a>. Behind the trees is Bidwell Brook School.
Playing field, Dartington
Looking left from close to SX7862 : Dog-related notices, Dartington. Behind the trees is Bidwell Brook School.
Playing field, Dartington The northwest corner of the playing field also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983178">SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983012">SX7862 : Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6982903">SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington</a>. The Bidwell Brook runs along the edge of the woodland.
Playing field, Dartington
The northwest corner of the playing field also shown in SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington, SX7862 : Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields and SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington. The Bidwell Brook runs along the edge of the woodland.
Path to Week Dartington Footpath 13 seen looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983381">SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington</a>.
Path to Week
Dartington Footpath 13 seen looking left from SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington.
Path to Week A little further along Dartington Footpath 13 from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983777">SX7862 : Path to Week</a>. The houses on the left are on Longstem Drive and Limberland Avenue.
Path to Week
A little further along Dartington Footpath 13 from SX7862 : Path to Week. The houses on the left are on Longstem Drive and Limberland Avenue.
Towards the Bidwell Brook Looking right from the stretch of path shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983794">SX7862 : Path to Week</a>. The distant houses on the left are on Broom Park.
Towards the Bidwell Brook
Looking right from the stretch of path shown in SX7862 : Path to Week. The distant houses on the left are on Broom Park.
Path to Dartington Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983938">SX7862 : Towards the Bidwell Brook</a>, and the other way along Dartington Footpath 13, the path shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983794">SX7862 : Path to Week</a>.
Path to Dartington
Looking right from SX7862 : Towards the Bidwell Brook, and the other way along Dartington Footpath 13, the path shown in SX7862 : Path to Week.
Path junction near Lownard A path (seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6983938">SX7862 : Towards the Bidwell Brook</a>) comes in from the right to join Dartington Footpath 13.
Path junction near Lownard
A path (seen in SX7862 : Towards the Bidwell Brook) comes in from the right to join Dartington Footpath 13.
Community Orchard Week The entrance through a bamboo arch to the hamlet's orchard.
Community Orchard Week
The entrance through a bamboo arch to the hamlet's orchard.
Community Orchard Week The view through the entrance arch shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6984259">SX7762 : Community Orchard Week</a>.
Community Orchard Week
The view through the entrance arch shown in SX7762 : Community Orchard Week.
Farmland, Week With a gate beside a footpath junction. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6991869">SX7762 : Farmland, Week</a>, taken from the gate.
Farmland, Week
With a gate beside a footpath junction. See also SX7762 : Farmland, Week, taken from the gate.
Footpath from Week Dartington Footpath 11 curves temptingly uphill on a lovely spring day.
Footpath from Week
Dartington Footpath 11 curves temptingly uphill on a lovely spring day.
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Clay Copse is located at Grid Ref: SX7764 (Lat: 50.463316, Lng: -3.72219)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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