Borthwood Copse

Golden beech leaves carpet the floor of Borthwood Copse

Important notice -

Our countryside space at Borthwood Copse is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures.

Paths wind through ancient oak woodland with sunny glades

Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Great Spotted Woodpecker feeding young at nest hole

See what you can do 

Red squirrels, carpets of woodland flowers and plenty of trees to line your walk, Borthwood Copse is a fantastic place to relax, unwind, enjoy a stroll or let off some steam. Bring the whole family and enjoy getting closer to nature.

Red squirrel in Borthwood Copse, Isle of Wight

Spot red squirrels 

The Isle of Wight is unique because there are no grey squirrels. Borthwood Copse manages woodland to support the red squirrel and is a great place to spot this endangered British Native.

Two walkers sat on a fallen tree in Borthwood Copse, Isle of Wight

Walk our trail 

This short atmospheric walk in a secluded part of the Island takes you through woods that are home to an Isle of Wight speciality: the red squirrel.

View from Freshwater Bay of Tennyson Down, Isle of Wight

More about visiting the Isle of Wight 

Whether its walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

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