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 Team
Email: ben.wallbridge@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01425 483809
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