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Ash Brake

Wood, Forest in Somerset

England

Ash Brake

Priston Lane This quiet lane leads southwards from the village of Priston towards Tunley Farm, but like other roads out of Priston it has dog-legs, one of which cuts across a corner of this square. On this May afternoon in a year with a late spring the verges were rich in wild flowers including bluebells (seen on the left) and red campion.
Priston Lane Credit: HelenK

Ash Brake is a woodland area located in Somerset, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it covers a vast area of approximately 200 acres, making it one of the largest woodlands in the region. The forest is known for its dense population of ash trees, hence the name "Ash Brake."

The woodland boasts a rich biodiversity, with a wide variety of flora and fauna inhabiting the area. The dense canopy provided by the ash trees creates a cool and shaded environment, making it an ideal habitat for numerous species of birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors to Ash Brake can expect to encounter a range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and various species of birds such as woodpeckers and owls.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These trails cater to both casual strollers and avid hikers, offering options for short leisurely walks or longer, more challenging routes. In addition to the walking trails, there are also designated picnic areas and seating spots scattered throughout the forest, allowing visitors to take a break and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Ash Brake is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts who seek solace in the beauty of nature. Its accessibility and natural charm make it an ideal location for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Whether one is looking to immerse themselves in the serenity of the forest or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll, Ash Brake offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.338382/-2.4600148 or Grid Reference ST6860. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Priston Lane This quiet lane leads southwards from the village of Priston towards Tunley Farm, but like other roads out of Priston it has dog-legs, one of which cuts across a corner of this square. On this May afternoon in a year with a late spring the verges were rich in wild flowers including bluebells (seen on the left) and red campion.
Priston Lane
This quiet lane leads southwards from the village of Priston towards Tunley Farm, but like other roads out of Priston it has dog-legs, one of which cuts across a corner of this square. On this May afternoon in a year with a late spring the verges were rich in wild flowers including bluebells (seen on the left) and red campion.
Priston Lane/The Woodlands Looking towards Priston Wood down this lane rich in wild flowers and devoid of traffic on the Sunday afternoon of a bank holiday weekend. The stretch of lane visible in the foreground is Priston Lane, that in the distance is The Woodlands. At some point in between one turns into the other.
Priston Lane/The Woodlands
Looking towards Priston Wood down this lane rich in wild flowers and devoid of traffic on the Sunday afternoon of a bank holiday weekend. The stretch of lane visible in the foreground is Priston Lane, that in the distance is The Woodlands. At some point in between one turns into the other.
Houses at the point where Timsbury Rd is about to become Bloomfield Rd, near Bloomfield
Houses at the point where Timsbury Rd is about to become Bloomfield Rd, near Bloomfield
St Mary's Church, Timsbury
St Mary's Church, Timsbury
St Mary's Church, Timsbury
St Mary's Church, Timsbury
Houses on Bloomfield Road. These attractive stone built semi detached houses are on the east side of Bloomfield Rd between Farmborough and Timsbury. Bloomfield is the northern part of Timsbury.
Houses on Bloomfield Road.
These attractive stone built semi detached houses are on the east side of Bloomfield Rd between Farmborough and Timsbury. Bloomfield is the northern part of Timsbury.
Somerset Folly Somerset Folly is a twisting residential street consisting mainly of rather boring grey bungalows. It runs west from The Avenue to St Mary's Close.
Somerset Folly
Somerset Folly is a twisting residential street consisting mainly of rather boring grey bungalows. It runs west from The Avenue to St Mary's Close.
Site of Demolished Works This is the site of the former works of the Wheeler Reconstructed Stone Company which produces artificial stone from a mix of cement and crushed Bath stone.This is used in new build house projects as a cheap replacement for natural stone. They appear to have relocated to Marsh Lane, Temple Cloud but it is uncertain if they are still manufacturing. In this image it can be seen that on the remaining site there appears to be evidence of an old kiln , perhaps a lime kiln.
Site of Demolished Works
This is the site of the former works of the Wheeler Reconstructed Stone Company which produces artificial stone from a mix of cement and crushed Bath stone.This is used in new build house projects as a cheap replacement for natural stone. They appear to have relocated to Marsh Lane, Temple Cloud but it is uncertain if they are still manufacturing. In this image it can be seen that on the remaining site there appears to be evidence of an old kiln , perhaps a lime kiln.
Bridleway sign on Parkway Lane Although the tarmac continues to Wallmead Cottage, the public road ends here for motor vehicles unless you have resident's access rights. Parkway Lane is a bridleway from this point northwards. A public footpath also crosses the road here and Newton Brook passes under it.
Bridleway sign on Parkway Lane
Although the tarmac continues to Wallmead Cottage, the public road ends here for motor vehicles unless you have resident's access rights. Parkway Lane is a bridleway from this point northwards. A public footpath also crosses the road here and Newton Brook passes under it.
Parkway Lane Tarmac surface all the way to the end of the lane.
Parkway Lane
Tarmac surface all the way to the end of the lane.
A new flavour The old Camerton Inn has suffered that most prevalent of twenty-first century fates: conversion. If it's not a new block of flats or a supermarket, then it's a curry restaurant. Only there's a twist now - the original establishment was the Bombay King. Now it's the Shezan.
A new flavour
The old Camerton Inn has suffered that most prevalent of twenty-first century fates: conversion. If it's not a new block of flats or a supermarket, then it's a curry restaurant. Only there's a twist now - the original establishment was the Bombay King. Now it's the Shezan.
Rustic charm An old iron footpath gate on Tunley Hill, showing a little old world fashion.
Rustic charm
An old iron footpath gate on Tunley Hill, showing a little old world fashion.
Tunley Hill Not the most picturesque of welcomes. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3291906">ST6858 : Welcoming careful drivers</a> for the view in the opposite direction to Camerton.
Tunley Hill
Not the most picturesque of welcomes. See ST6858 : Welcoming careful drivers for the view in the opposite direction to Camerton.
Welcoming careful drivers Turn about from the Tunley sign and you are presented with a rather more fetching sight. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3291896">ST6858 : Tunley Hill</a> for the Tunley sign just yards away.
Welcoming careful drivers
Turn about from the Tunley sign and you are presented with a rather more fetching sight. See ST6858 : Tunley Hill for the Tunley sign just yards away.
Village pride A small bus shelter in Tunley. Someone has taken the trouble to brighten it up by putting a couple of little conifers outside it.
Village pride
A small bus shelter in Tunley. Someone has taken the trouble to brighten it up by putting a couple of little conifers outside it.
A mackerel background Tractor tyre marks has left chevron patterns in the wet field entrance.
A mackerel background
Tractor tyre marks has left chevron patterns in the wet field entrance.
Not many left now The familiar sight of a telephone box, in Meadgate, Somerset. It's actually quite a rare beast these days, as it's reckoned there are only a dozen such examples left in Britain that are still in working order and on their original site. The type is a K8, designed by Bruce Martin, and the winner of a competition held by the G.P.O. in 1965. This replaced many of the older ones; however, of the 11,000 K8s made very few remain to serve the public. Once British Telecom took over the business in 1984 it began replacing them. See the Twentieth Century Society website for more information: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.c20society.org.uk/casework-campaigns/campaigns/k8-telephone-boxes/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.c20society.org.uk/casework-campaigns/campaigns/k8-telephone-boxes/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Not many left now
The familiar sight of a telephone box, in Meadgate, Somerset. It's actually quite a rare beast these days, as it's reckoned there are only a dozen such examples left in Britain that are still in working order and on their original site. The type is a K8, designed by Bruce Martin, and the winner of a competition held by the G.P.O. in 1965. This replaced many of the older ones; however, of the 11,000 K8s made very few remain to serve the public. Once British Telecom took over the business in 1984 it began replacing them. See the Twentieth Century Society website for more information: LinkExternal link
When I grow up I want to be like that A small electricity transformer taking power to a residential site, looking on wistfully to a larger and higher voltage tower on the other side of the Cam Brook valley.
When I grow up I want to be like that
A small electricity transformer taking power to a residential site, looking on wistfully to a larger and higher voltage tower on the other side of the Cam Brook valley.
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Ash Brake is located at Grid Ref: ST6860 (Lat: 51.338382, Lng: -2.4600148)

Unitary Authority: Bath and North East Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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