Frogs Copse
Frog’s Copse is a semi-natural open space with mixed woodland and rough grassland supporting a range of species including bats, bullfinch, song thrush, stag beetle and the purple hairstreak butterfly. Frog’s Copse also has a copse with a woodland stream and a pond. Once regularly coppiced, the copse is largely made up of alder, oak and larch with some impressive Monterey pines. The entire site is designated as a SINC (Site of Importance for Nature Conservation).
A footpath around the grassland area provides visitors with access for walking whilst a regular cut area at the northern end provides space for ball games. There are open views from the elevated grassland area of Frog’s Copse across the Townhill Park estate and the city beyond.
Current management is low level consisting of cutting paths, emptying litter bins and maintaining the park entrances and grassland management consisting of cutting and bailing areas of the meadow.
Frog’s Copse can be accessed via Pinefield Road, Old Farm Drive, Northfield Road, Norwich Road, Halstead Road and Woodmill Lane (North Cornwall Road). Parking is very limited on these residential roads.
Location
Woodmill Lane, Northfield Road, Pinefield Road, Marlhill Close SO18 2QE
Facilities
- Access to nature
- Walks
- Long ranging views
- Informal kick-about area
- Informal seating
Accessibility
Frogs Copse has no surfaced paths as it is a natural space. Grass paths can get seasonally wet and muddy. There is access via Radar Key kissing gates along the western side.
Friends group
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Management plan
Yes, view the Frogs Copse management plan.
