Borthwood Copse, Sandown
Visit this delightful area of woodland near Sandown and look out for red squirrels on this short walk on the Isle of Wight. The shady woodland is owned by the National Trust so there are nice footpaths to follow and an on site car park. The woodland consists of hazel and sweet chestnut with carpets of bluebells in the spring. You can also climb to a viewpoint where you can enjoy views towards the coast and Culver Down. The woods are close to the villages of Queen's Bower and Alverston where you can buy refreshments.
If you'd like to walk to the woods then you could follow the Yar River Trail from Sandown to Alverston and then head south. If you are coming by bike then you could follow National Cycle Route 67 from Sandown.
Postcode
PO36 0LD - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Borthwood Copse Ordnance Survey Map 
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Borthwood Copse OS Map 
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Borthwood Copse Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the south west there's the pretty village of Godshill with its medieval church, detailed model village and ppicturesque thatched cottages.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Borthwood Copse
The entrance to Borthwood Copse This entrance to the copse is from a small car park off the main road
Willow Cottage. A quiet track behind Borthwood copse
Taken early on a cold and frosty December morning