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. |
Countryside Officer - East Dorset
Name: Eastern Area Ranger TeamEmail: ben.wallbridge@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01425 483809
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