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Although Springfield Copse is a small site it is well used by local residents, either for a pleasant stroll or dog walking around the short circular walk.
Nearest Town
Verwood
Look out for
Woodland birds
Habitats
Mixed woodland of Oak, Birch, Ash and Scots Pine, with a Bramble and Holly understorey. The copse also has dense Laurel and Rhododendron around its boundaries.
Site designations
None
Nearest bus stop
Junction of St Michaels Road and Manor Road, Wilts and Dorset bus route
Nearest train station
Bournemouth (15 miles)
Grid reference
SU 087 081
Size
0.3 hectares
Parking
No parking at site.
Accessibility
Access to site is through squeeze stiles.
Facilities
Dog bins
Owner
Dorset Council. (Previously East Dorset District Council)
Managed by
Dorset Council, Area Greenspace Management Team - East
How to get there:
From Verwood village centre: follow Manor Road (B3072) to the Morrisons roundabout. Turn right down the unmade road running alongside Harley's Chip Shop (Springfield Road). At the T-junction turn left to take you to the entrance to the copse.
From Three-Legged Cross: follow signs for Verwood (Manor Road, B3072) to Morrisons roundabout. Turn left down the unmade road alongside Harley's Chip Shop (Springfield Road). At the T-junction turn left to take you to the copse entrance.