Chalk Hill Cover

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Chalk Hill Cover

A40 near Asthall Barrow Alas the dual carriageway will end shortly, with a road more suited to the 1940s ensuring a tedious journey hence to Cheltenham.
A40 near Asthall Barrow Credit: Peter Whatley

Chalk Hill Wood, located in Oxfordshire, England, is a picturesque forest covering an area of approximately 100 acres. This woodland is a part of the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The forest is situated near the village of Aston Rowant and is managed by the Forestry Commission.

Chalk Hill Wood is known for its diverse ecosystem and abundant wildlife. The forest is predominantly composed of beech trees, which provide a dense canopy and create a cool, shaded environment. Other tree species, such as oak, ash, and birch, are also found in the wood, contributing to its rich biodiversity.

The forest floor is covered with a variety of plants, including bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones, which create a vibrant display of colors during the spring season. This makes Chalk Hill Wood a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The woodland is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and squirrels. Birdwatchers can also find numerous species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, within the forest's boundaries.

Chalk Hill Wood offers several walking trails and footpaths that allow visitors to explore the area. These paths guide visitors through the tranquil forest, providing opportunities to experience the beauty of nature up close and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

Overall, Chalk Hill Wood in Oxfordshire is a stunning woodland that offers a haven for both flora and fauna. Its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem make it a cherished destination for nature lovers and a valuable asset to the local community.

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Chalk Hill Cover Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.804345/-1.5856171 or Grid Reference SP2811. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A40 near Asthall Barrow Alas the dual carriageway will end shortly, with a road more suited to the 1940s ensuring a tedious journey hence to Cheltenham.
A40 near Asthall Barrow
Alas the dual carriageway will end shortly, with a road more suited to the 1940s ensuring a tedious journey hence to Cheltenham.
A40 eastbound at Stud Farm
A40 eastbound at Stud Farm
A40 at Barrow Plantation
A40 at Barrow Plantation
Windrush Valley near Asthall Farmland in the valley viewed from higher ground to the south.
Windrush Valley near Asthall
Farmland in the valley viewed from higher ground to the south.
Bales and Old Walls, Asthall Straw bales stacked by the ruins of an old building beside the road south of the village.
Bales and Old Walls, Asthall
Straw bales stacked by the ruins of an old building beside the road south of the village.
Well at Asthall Barrow Farm It's amazing that the OS still shows this sort of thing on maps.
Marked as the standard blue "W" on the explorer sheet, there is indeed the remains of some sort of old pipework here sticking up out of the grass.
It just shows the detail these maps have.
Well at Asthall Barrow Farm
It's amazing that the OS still shows this sort of thing on maps. Marked as the standard blue "W" on the explorer sheet, there is indeed the remains of some sort of old pipework here sticking up out of the grass. It just shows the detail these maps have.
Walls and Trees near Asthall A timeless old style farming landscape in the Windrush valley.
Walls and Trees near Asthall
A timeless old style farming landscape in the Windrush valley.
Hillside at Kitesbridge Farm Sloping up out of the Windrush Valley.
Hillside at Kitesbridge Farm
Sloping up out of the Windrush Valley.
A Stile and a Gate The old gate is long disused and falling to bits. The stone stile is in much better shape.
Footpath north of Asthall Bridge.
A Stile and a Gate
The old gate is long disused and falling to bits. The stone stile is in much better shape. Footpath north of Asthall Bridge.
Digger in the Gateway This mechanical arm suddenly appeared as I was about to walk past.
Digger in the Gateway
This mechanical arm suddenly appeared as I was about to walk past.
Red Creeper on the Wall Seasonal colour in Asthall Village.
Red Creeper on the Wall
Seasonal colour in Asthall Village.
Thatched House, Asthall Houses and sheep in Asthall Village.
Thatched House, Asthall
Houses and sheep in Asthall Village.
Width restriction into Asthall At the edge of the village. Smart white fencing to look nice and solid metal posts to stop oversized vehicles.
Width restriction into Asthall
At the edge of the village. Smart white fencing to look nice and solid metal posts to stop oversized vehicles.
Old Lantern by the Churchyard One of the ways to Swinbrook Church is up some steps into the churchyard from the road.
This lamp is at the top of the steps.
Old Lantern by the Churchyard
One of the ways to Swinbrook Church is up some steps into the churchyard from the road. This lamp is at the top of the steps.
Swinbrook Village Hall In the centre of the village over the road from the church.
The old lamp is by a gate into the churchyard.
Swinbrook Village Hall
In the centre of the village over the road from the church. The old lamp is by a gate into the churchyard.
Early Autumn in Swinbrook A mid October day in this pleasant Cotswold village.
Early Autumn in Swinbrook
A mid October day in this pleasant Cotswold village.
Stone Tombs in Swinbrook Churchyard There are quite a few of these elaborate stone tombs in the churchyard.
Stone Tombs in Swinbrook Churchyard
There are quite a few of these elaborate stone tombs in the churchyard.
Track to Bockett's Corner A continuation of the road up from Asthall which has remained unsurfaced.
A winter picture of the same scene is on <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/327336">SP2912 : Track to Bockett's Corner</a>
According to my map, the track changes status half way along, with the southern part being officially a byway open to all traffic while the north end is just a bridleway.
The change is at the site of a former quarry.
Track to Bockett's Corner
A continuation of the road up from Asthall which has remained unsurfaced. A winter picture of the same scene is on SP2912 : Track to Bockett's Corner According to my map, the track changes status half way along, with the southern part being officially a byway open to all traffic while the north end is just a bridleway. The change is at the site of a former quarry.
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Chalk Hill Cover is located at Grid Ref: SP2811 (Lat: 51.804345, Lng: -1.5856171)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: West Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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