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Arbourfield Covert

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

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Arbourfield Covert

Etwall to Derby cycle track On a bright warm morningin May, the May blossom (Hawthorn) is showing up well all along the cycle track.
Etwall to Derby cycle track Credit: Malcolm Neal

Arbourfield Covert, located in Derbyshire, is a picturesque woodland area characterized by its dense forest and lush greenery. Spanning approximately 200 hectares, this natural haven is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland is predominantly composed of various species of trees, including oak, birch, and beech, creating a diverse and thriving ecosystem. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, providing a vibrant and colorful backdrop to the serene surroundings.

Arbourfield Covert is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for animal lovers and birdwatchers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

The woodland offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails, varying in difficulty and length, cater to both casual walkers and experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, as well as discover hidden streams and ponds nestled within the forest.

As a protected area, Arbourfield Covert is managed by local authorities to preserve its natural beauty and biodiversity. Conservation efforts focus on maintaining a sustainable balance between human visitors and the wildlife that call the woodland home.

Overall, Arbourfield Covert is a natural gem in Derbyshire, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.897994/-1.6286503 or Grid Reference SK2533. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Etwall to Derby cycle track On a bright warm morningin May, the May blossom (Hawthorn) is showing up well all along the cycle track.
Etwall to Derby cycle track
On a bright warm morningin May, the May blossom (Hawthorn) is showing up well all along the cycle track.
Etwall Brook On the edge of Ashe Hall, now the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, is the Etwall Brook which flows not unsurprisingly towards Etwall.
Etwall Brook
On the edge of Ashe Hall, now the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, is the Etwall Brook which flows not unsurprisingly towards Etwall.
Barley Fields This is the gated entrance to Barley Fields Equestrian Centre.
Barley Fields
This is the gated entrance to Barley Fields Equestrian Centre.
Ashe Hall Once the home of the Buxton family and has been a special school, though now it is the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre. Again it has been formerly the Tara Buddhist Centre but I do not know when this final name change happened.
Ashe Hall
Once the home of the Buxton family and has been a special school, though now it is the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre. Again it has been formerly the Tara Buddhist Centre but I do not know when this final name change happened.
The drive to Ashe Hall The trees on either side of the drive are Californean Redwoods (Sequoia). The bark of these trees is very soft and many creatures have been burrowing into it to a lesser or greater extent.
The drive to Ashe Hall
The trees on either side of the drive are Californean Redwoods (Sequoia). The bark of these trees is very soft and many creatures have been burrowing into it to a lesser or greater extent.
The giant Redwood trees lining the drive Taken a little before <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7595454">SK2532 : The drive to Ashe Hall</a> from approximately 90 degrees to the side showing the pairs of trees lining the drive to the Buddhist Meditation Centre. They have a very good cafe and it gets a lot of business.
The giant Redwood trees lining the drive
Taken a little before SK2532 : The drive to Ashe Hall from approximately 90 degrees to the side showing the pairs of trees lining the drive to the Buddhist Meditation Centre. They have a very good cafe and it gets a lot of business.
St. Michael, Sutton-on-the-Hill
St. Michael, Sutton-on-the-Hill
Sutton on the Hill Village Hall A well-used meeting place in the centre of this village near Hilton.
Sutton on the Hill Village Hall
A well-used meeting place in the centre of this village near Hilton.
Hennisfield Farm This modern looking egg farm is just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Hennisfield Farm
This modern looking egg farm is just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Fields Farm This cattle farm is on Ash Lane just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Fields Farm
This cattle farm is on Ash Lane just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Ashefields Nursing Home
Ashefields Nursing Home
Park Farm
Park Farm
Tara Buddhist Centre - Ashe Hall Established by meditation Master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in Derbyshire in 1983 Tara Centre is a Kadampa Buddhist college and meditation centre, nestled in 38 acres of lawns and woods at Ashe Hall. There is also a fine tea room where refreshment can be enjoyed overlooking the lawns after a hard day picking off Geograph squares.
Tara Buddhist Centre - Ashe Hall
Established by meditation Master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in Derbyshire in 1983 Tara Centre is a Kadampa Buddhist college and meditation centre, nestled in 38 acres of lawns and woods at Ashe Hall. There is also a fine tea room where refreshment can be enjoyed overlooking the lawns after a hard day picking off Geograph squares.
Dalbury Church All Saints church at Dalbury is one of the 'Longford 8'. This is a grouping of a number of small parishes that are located in the rural areas to the west of Derby.
Dalbury Church
All Saints church at Dalbury is one of the 'Longford 8'. This is a grouping of a number of small parishes that are located in the rural areas to the west of Derby.
Blakelow Farm Blakelow Farm at Burntheath.
Blakelow Farm
Blakelow Farm at Burntheath.
Hilton Fields Lane The back lane to Hilton Fields Farm.
Hilton Fields Lane
The back lane to Hilton Fields Farm.
Mere on Dishfields Lane A mere on Dishfields lane,the farm at Dishfields is in the background.
Mere on Dishfields Lane
A mere on Dishfields lane,the farm at Dishfields is in the background.
Dalbury Brook The unusual footbridge over the brook.
Dalbury Brook
The unusual footbridge over the brook.
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Arbourfield Covert is located at Grid Ref: SK2533 (Lat: 52.897994, Lng: -1.6286503)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: South Derbyshire

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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