Hope Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Hope Coppice

Bridehead Lake, Little Bredy Credit: Gary Rogers

Hope Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. It covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The coppice is situated on the outskirts of a small rural village, providing a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and locals alike.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. These trees offer a haven for a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. In addition, the undergrowth is abundant with wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall beauty and biodiversity of the area.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and nature trails wind their way through the coppice, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. These trails are often used by walkers, joggers, and dog walkers, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Hope Coppice is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes, making it a haven for nature lovers. The woodland is carefully managed by local conservation groups to ensure the preservation of its natural habitat and wildlife.

Overall, Hope Coppice offers a serene and enchanting experience for those seeking a connection with nature. Its idyllic setting, diverse flora and fauna, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Dorset countryside.

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Hope Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.686732/-2.5804025 or Grid Reference SY5987. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridehead Lake, Little Bredy

Gary Rogers

St. Michael and All Angels

Little Bredy

Gary Rogers

The Kingston Russell stone circle

The Kingston Russell stone circle (also known as the Gorwell circle, from a nearby farm) is about 2.5 km due north of Abbotsbury in Dorset. There are 18 sarsen stones arranged in an almost-circular oval shape about 25m in diameter. It is the largest circle, by diameter, in Dorset although others have larger stones. Several paths meet close to the circle, so it is easily visited: this is best done when the grass is short, as otherwise the stones can be hidden.

David Purchase

Robust picnic table, Black Down

This is at the small car park off the lane to the west of the Hardy Monument.

Robin Stott

Grey Mare and her Colts

Neolithic burial chamber, looking (if memory serves) to the northwest.

Alan Simkins

Kingston Russell stone circle

Kingston Russell stone circle lies on the uplands to the south east of the Bride Valley above Ashley Chase. This shot was taken looking west towards Golden Cap which is just visible in the centre, just below the horizon. The far coastline is that of East Devon, some 17 miles away.

BrideValley

Portesham down and strip lynchets with the Isle of Portland in the distance

Looking southeast from the Bishop's Road, the strip lynchets on the chalk hillside are clearly visible in this low winter sunshine. The Isle of Portland is lost in the glare in the distance.

Jim Champion

View southwest from the Kingston Russell stone circle towards Abbotsbury Castle

Everything in the lower half of the photo is in the grid square. Beyond that are the many coppices in grid squares SY5686 and SY5687. In the middle on the horizon are the ramparts of the Abbotsbury iron age hillfort - the large bowl barrow in its interior and the defences at its SE end (on the left) are quite obvious against the sky even from this distance.

Jim Champion

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Little Bredy

Bob Ford

Bluebell woods near Gorwell farm

Sheila Russell

View north from Tenants Hill

Descending from Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this is the view northwest towards Pitcombe Down. In the middle distance is a dairy herd from Lower Kingston Russell Farm, and on the right is what looks like a freshly dug chalk pit (it's bright white and it's not marked on the most recent OS map).

Jim Champion

Spreading sycamore on the slopes of Tenants Hill

Descending Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this huge spreading sycamore grows on the chalky slope with few other trees for company.

Jim Champion

Recumbent stones at Kingston Russell stone circle

The stones at this stone circle are all recumbent (lying down) which is unusual in the south of England, so it is assumed that they have fallen since the site's construction in the late neolithic/early bronze age. The site is run by English Heritage and the lush grass in this hilltop pasture has been strimmed away from around the stones.

Jim Champion

Fallow field south of New Close Coppice

This large field south of New Close Coppice (visible in the background) has been left fallow. Amongst the thistles and yellow flowers (?) there is the odd trace of previous crops e.g. barley, rape.

Jim Champion

Coombe between The Grey Mare and Her Colts and Kingston Russell stone circle

A footpath runs down this coombe to Gorwell Farm. The peaks of west Dorset can be seen in the hazy distance.

Jim Champion

Approaching Gorwell Farm from the north

On the right are the buildings of Gorwell Farm, on the left cottages in this remote location (over a mile away from the nearest public road). A bridleway runs up the coombe through the farm and the coppices beyond.

Jim Champion