Ash Gorse

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Ash Gorse

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

Ash Gorse is a small woodland area located in the picturesque region of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, this forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Spanning approximately 100 acres, Ash Gorse is characterized by its dense population of ash trees, which give the woodland its name. These towering trees create a lush and vibrant canopy, providing shelter and habitat for a variety of wildlife species. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate its natural beauty. Hikers and walkers can enjoy the peacefulness of the forest as they meander through the ancient woodlands, taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding wildlife.

Ash Gorse is also home to a diverse range of animal and bird species. Visitors may encounter red deer, badgers, and foxes, as well as a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and kestrels. The forest is a haven for birdwatchers, who often flock to the area to observe and photograph the local avian residents.

Overall, Ash Gorse is a tranquil and enchanting woodland in Derbyshire, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty of the English countryside.

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Ash Gorse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.900261/-1.6151324 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.
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.
The Seven Wells Pub This modern family eatery lies just outside Etwall on the new A516 bypass.  The significance of the Seven Wells name is not clear - maybe seven wells really were somewhere near - or maybe it's just a trendy name.
The Seven Wells Pub
This modern family eatery lies just outside Etwall on the new A516 bypass. The significance of the Seven Wells name is not clear - maybe seven wells really were somewhere near - or maybe it's just a trendy name.
Railway Bridge on Etwall to Mickleover Track This railway bridge used to carry the line from Burton-on-Trent to Derby Friargate station.  The line closed to passenger traffic in the 1960s but remained open for a while as a test track.  The line has now gone but the trackbed now forms the Etwall to Mickleover cycle way.
Railway Bridge on Etwall to Mickleover Track
This railway bridge used to carry the line from Burton-on-Trent to Derby Friargate station. The line closed to passenger traffic in the 1960s but remained open for a while as a test track. The line has now gone but the trackbed now forms the Etwall to Mickleover cycle way.
Lane near Rookhills View of Rookhills on the quiet lane between the villages of Lees and Dalbury.
Lane near Rookhills
View of Rookhills on the quiet lane between the villages of Lees and Dalbury.
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.
Bearwardcote Hall Bearwardcote Hall near Dalbury has found a new use as a private nursing home.
Bearwardcote Hall
Bearwardcote Hall near Dalbury has found a new use as a private nursing home.
Dalbury Brook The unusual footbridge over the brook.
Dalbury Brook
The unusual footbridge over the brook.
Highfields Farm Taken from the path near the brook.
Highfields Farm
Taken from the path near the brook.
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Ash Gorse is located at Grid Ref: SK2533 (Lat: 52.900261, Lng: -1.6151324)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: South Derbyshire

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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