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Blundells Copse
Path through Blundells Copse (geograph 3938510).jpg
Path through Blundells Copse
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Type Local nature reserve
Location Tilehurst, Reading, UK
Area 5.55 hectares (13.7 acres)
Created 1992 (1992)

Blundells Copse is a local nature reserve in the suburb of Tilehurst in the town of Reading, UK. The site is 5.55 hectares (13.7 acres) in size, and comprises a close growing, ancient woodland with a stream. The nature reserve is under the management of the Reading Borough Council and, along with Lousehill Copse and McIlroy Park, is part of West Reading Woodlands.

History

Blundells Copse was part of an area formerly known as the Moor. In 1992, the site was designated a local nature reserve. In 2005, path widening and improvements were made to the reserve as of funding by Living Spaces and the Environmental Trust for Berkshire.

Fauna

Blundells Copse - Stream
The stream through Blundells Copse in April 2017

The site has the following fauna:

Mammals

Flora

The site has the following flora:

Trees

Plants

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