Farley Copse

Farley Copse is a large 3 hectare (7.4 acres) ancient woodland that is important for wildlife and which receives a small traffic of pedestrians (dog walkers, children). The site is located in the Parish of Binfield, in the residential area between Priestwood and Amen Corner, south of London Road.

Facilities and key features

The site is a Local Nature Reserve and a Local Wildlife Site for its important wildlife.
A majestic, fully grown Wellingtonia tree.
Wood anenomes, Bluebells and Dog violets flowering in Spring.
Roe deer quietly grazing in the wood.
The whirring wings of the Large red damselfly and Broad-bodied chaser close to the pond.
Three Bracknell Forest BAP species have been recorded at the site (1997); Glow worm, Bullfinch and Stag beetle.

History

Farley Copse is a remnant of the once extensive woodland habitat of this area. It was once part of a large estate belonging to the Edwardian Farley Moor House with around 20 gardeners managing the site and stretching beyond the current day wood into surrounding streets (per. Lucking). Following the building of housing developments Farley Copse has been adopted by Bracknell Forest Council to provide public open space for local residents.

How to get there
View a map of the location , OS Ref: SU849 696.

By car - The entrance to Farley Copse is located off Tippits Mead Gate. Roadside parking is available (Approx - RG42 1FH)
By foot - Pedestrian access to Farley Copse is via entrances on Tippets Mead, Hombrook Close, the cycleways between Tippets Mead and Hombrook Close, Fletcher Gardens, and via a snicket from Golden Orb Wood.

Friends of Farley Copse

If you are a resident and would like to find out more about what is happening in your local wood please contact us. See Farley Wood Community Centre for more detail.