Borthwood Copse is a charming woodland to explore, with ancient trees, sunlit glades and a timeless atmosphere. Step into a peaceful woodland filled with character, history and rich wildlife, offering a rewarding escape into nature.
This woodland is home to impressive oak and beech trees, along with chestnut and hazel coppice shaped by traditional management. Careful woodland practices help support a wide variety of wildlife, from spring bluebells to red squirrels, dormice and woodland bats, making every visit feel alive with natural interest.
Once part of a much larger medieval hunting forest, the landscape is now more densely wooded but still rich in heritage. The woodland is also known for its rare beetles and insects, which thrive in the decaying wood of older trees, adding to the area’s importance as a haven for biodiversity.
