A short walk through the trees from The Jetty brings you to The Copse - a lovely swim privately enclosed by 40' trees with two small pathways coming in from each side.

These are the tallest trees on this relatively young fishery, having only been completed less than 30 years ago. Gravel pits are said to be at their richest in their first 50 years and this is certainly one of the main reasons for the fantastic growth rates experienced at Ringstead.

Out towards the middle from The Copse you will find about 10' of water and like most of the lake, the bottom is clean and firm but unfortunately featureless. Or is it?

An area out in the middle, accessible from four swims, is known as the 'boxing ring' and over the years this has produced its fair share of fish.

There is also good areas a short way out and slightly to the right. Careful application of Round-up has created a clearing through the reeds allowing you to fish the bay to the right. All in all a good swim and one that produces a fair amount of fish.

The Copse also enjoys the benefits of a lovely log cabin, which features a fridge, microwave, worktop, with charging points and a water tap.