Great Breach and Copley Woods

Great Breach and Copley Woods is a woodland protected area in the Polden Hills with broadleaved trees on plateaus and steep slopes. The entire site includes multiple woodland sections with different tree types and walking paths throughout.

The woodland was mostly planted with oak in the 19th century and gained protection status in 1972 as an area of special scientific value. Sections were later replanted with conifers, shaping its current composition.

The woodland is home to rare fungi and butterflies that visitors can spot while walking through the undergrowth and along the paths. This variety of life makes it a significant place for people interested in nature.

Visitors can use several walking trails to explore the different woodland sections on foot. The terrain has steep slopes in places, so comfortable shoes are helpful for walking through hilly areas.

The woodland is home to more than 400 fungal species, including one type found nowhere else in Britain. Visitors interested in fungi or rare organisms may find unusual discoveries here.

GPS coordinates: 51.08510,-2.71523

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11