Borthwood Copse, Isle of Wight
Facts and practical information
Borthwood Copse, near Sandown, Isle of Wight, England is a piece of woodland owned by the National Trust and is one of the numerous copses which make up part of the medieval forest which covered most of the eastern end of the Island. Borthwood Copse sits on the outskirts of Newchurch, and is close to the neighbouring hamlet of Apse Heath and the villages of Queen's Bower and Alverstone. Borthwood Copse was originally a royal hunting ground. It was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1926 by Frank Morey. He had purchased it a few years earlier to preserve it for wildlife. Subsequent additions have added to the land and it now covers a total of 60 acres. ()
Isle of Wight
Borthwood Copse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Amazon World Zoo Park, All Saints' Church, Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve, Landguard Manor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Borthwood Copse by public transport?
Bus
- Queenbower • Lines: Former Newport>Newchurch>Shankli, Former Shanklin>Newchurch>Newpor (6 min walk)
- Skinners Lane • Lines: Former Newport>Newchurch>Shankli, Former Shanklin>Newchurch>Newpor (6 min walk)