Wildlife reserves · South East England
Copythorne Common
In or near Ashurst.
Copythorne Common — Nature reserve in Hampshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Rio Grande Train Station · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Copythorne Common, the nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO40 2PG, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Copythorne Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Nature reserve in Hampshire, England". Coordinates: 50.9370°, -1.5620°.
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Official information
Copythorne Common Nature Reserve is located on the edge of the New Forest and features a mix of dry heath and acid grassland. Visitors can explore the site, which is home to various reptiles and bird species, and see historical remnants from the US army prior to D-Day.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Copythorne Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve west of Southampton in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is part of the New Forest, which is a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The common has grassland, woods and dry heath. Birds include long-tailed tits and woodlarks, while there are reptiles such as slow worms, adders and common lizards.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.9370, -1.5620
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Copythorne
- Postcode
- SO40 2PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Phone
- 01489 774400
- Nearest railway station
- Rio Grande Train Station — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.hiwwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q95909655 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Copythorne Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Copythorne Common?
- Copythorne Common is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO40 2PG), in the parish of Copythorne.
- What is Copythorne Common?
- Copythorne Common — Nature reserve in Hampshire, England.
- How do I get to Copythorne Common?
- The nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO40 2PG.
- Who owns Copythorne Common?
- Copythorne Common is owned by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
- Is Copythorne Common a protected site?
- Yes — Copythorne Common is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Copythorne Common free to visit?
- Yes, Copythorne Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Copythorne Common?
- The nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO40 2PG.
- Are dogs allowed at Copythorne Common?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.