Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh

The Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh ward encompasses a varied landscape within the northern section of the New Forest. It includes the village of Ashurst, a key transport link with its railway station, alongside more dispersed settlements like Copythorne. The terrain here features a mix of enclosed farmland, woodland, and pockets of the open heath that characterises the wider Forest area, presenting a transition from village life to open countryside.

This ward contains notable historical infrastructure, including the A36 road and the Southampton to Dorchester railway line, which bisect the area. Specific landmarks include the former Copythorne Royal Oak pub, a historic coaching inn, and the ornamental ponds at Longdown. Land use is primarily agricultural and residential, with the communities maintaining a distinct separation from the busier urban centres to the east.