1. Home
  2. England
  3. Hampshire
  4. Hampshire
  5. Test Valley
  6. Assam Wood

Assam Wood

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Test Valley

England

Assam Wood

The Crown Inn, Upton
The Crown Inn, Upton Credit: David Martin

Assam Wood, Hampshire is a dense forest located in the southern part of England. Spanning over a vast area, it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an important ecological site. The forest is named after the Assam tree, a species that is native to the region and is known for its distinctive reddish-brown bark.

The forest boasts a rich biodiversity, with various species of trees, plants, and animals thriving within its boundaries. The dominant tree species found in Assam Wood include oak, beech, ash, and pine, creating a dense canopy that provides ample shade and refuge for wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Assam Wood is a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, as it attracts a wide variety of avian species throughout the year. Visitors can spot birds such as woodpeckers, jays, owls, and thrushes among the towering trees. Squirrels, rabbits, and deer are also commonly sighted in the forest, adding to the charm and allure of the area.

The forest offers numerous walking trails and nature paths, allowing visitors to explore its vast expanse and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas and camping spots for those looking to spend more time in the forest. Assam Wood, Hampshire is a true natural treasure, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Assam Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.30038/-1.4994585 or Grid Reference SU3455. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Crown Inn, Upton
The Crown Inn, Upton
Green and cottages, Vernham Dean
Green and cottages, Vernham Dean
Playing field, Vernham Dean
Playing field, Vernham Dean
Thatched cottage, Vernham Dean
Thatched cottage, Vernham Dean
Dried Up Pond, Vernham Dean Vernham Dean's village pond isn't a very good example of the genre. Apparently it does have water in it after a lot of rain, but we've had a pretty wet spring and it's still more like a lawn than a pond. Not helped by someone digging a hole in the middle which will surely have gone through any remains of a clay lining.
Dried Up Pond, Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean's village pond isn't a very good example of the genre. Apparently it does have water in it after a lot of rain, but we've had a pretty wet spring and it's still more like a lawn than a pond. Not helped by someone digging a hole in the middle which will surely have gone through any remains of a clay lining.
Old Post Office, Vernham Dean Most villages have got one of these, along with the old schools and old bakeries etc. (Actually, that's not fair, Vernham Dean still has a school) This place is looking a lot better than when it was pictured in 2008 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/991272">SU3356 : Was this the Post Office, Vernham Dean</a> which says it ceased being a Post Office back in 2005.
Old Post Office, Vernham Dean
Most villages have got one of these, along with the old schools and old bakeries etc. (Actually, that's not fair, Vernham Dean still has a school) This place is looking a lot better than when it was pictured in 2008 SU3356 : Was this the Post Office, Vernham Dean which says it ceased being a Post Office back in 2005.
The Tap Still Works You see these from time to time, but rarely are they still working. This one does, and someone has thoughtfully provided a dog bowl. This is over the road from The George Inn.
The Tap Still Works
You see these from time to time, but rarely are they still working. This one does, and someone has thoughtfully provided a dog bowl. This is over the road from The George Inn.
Track into Vernham Dean Down the gently sloping south side of the valley.
Track into Vernham Dean
Down the gently sloping south side of the valley.
Vernham Dean Telephone Exchange Up a short road behind the school.
Vernham Dean Telephone Exchange
Up a short road behind the school.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant A crop of oil-seed rape and hedgerow trees viewed from the Test Way.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
A crop of oil-seed rape and hedgerow trees viewed from the Test Way.
Well Bottom, Vernhams Dean The vicinity shows little sign of real agriculture and appears to be mostly managed for game. The steep north-facing flank of the valley has remained very frosty.
Well Bottom, Vernhams Dean
The vicinity shows little sign of real agriculture and appears to be mostly managed for game. The steep north-facing flank of the valley has remained very frosty.
Farmland, Vernhams Dean Stubble to the east of Lower Conholt Farm
Farmland, Vernhams Dean
Stubble to the east of Lower Conholt Farm
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant Spring-sown cereal to the west of Rushmore Farm.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Spring-sown cereal to the west of Rushmore Farm.
Farmland, Vernhams Dean Wheat beside the bridleway between Upton and Conholt Lane.
Farmland, Vernhams Dean
Wheat beside the bridleway between Upton and Conholt Lane.
Track and farmland, Vernhams Dean The right of way connecting Upton and Vernham Manors.
Track and farmland, Vernhams Dean
The right of way connecting Upton and Vernham Manors.
Farmland, Vernhams Dean There was a surprisingly large amount of stubble in the vicinity given the time of year.
Farmland, Vernhams Dean
There was a surprisingly large amount of stubble in the vicinity given the time of year.
Thatched cottage on Back Lane, Vernham Dean
Thatched cottage on Back Lane, Vernham Dean
Bulpits Hill, Vernham Dean With some rather creative hedge trimming.
Bulpits Hill, Vernham Dean
With some rather creative hedge trimming.
Show me another place!

Assam Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU3455 (Lat: 51.30038, Lng: -1.4994585)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Test Valley

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

///gearbox.truffles.archive. Near Shalbourne, Wiltshire

Nearby Locations

Assam Wood

Related Wikis

Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean

Vernham Dean, sometimes known as Vernhams Dean, is a village and civil parish in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, just east of the Wiltshire...

Upton, north Test Valley
Upton, north Test Valley

Upton is a hamlet in Hampshire, located approximately 7 miles north of Andover. It has a population of approximately 250. The River Swift, a winterbourne...

Rushmore and Conholt Downs
Rushmore and Conholt Downs

Rushmore and Conholt Downs is a 111.5-hectare (276-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Andover in Hampshire. It is a Nature Conservation...

Vernham Street
Vernham Street

Vernham Street is a small village in the civil parish of Vernhams Dean situated in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Test...

Little Down
Little Down

Little Down (or Littledown) is a village in Hampshire, England, on the North Downs near the county boundaries with Berkshire and Wiltshire. It lies just...

Pill Heath
Pill Heath

Pill Heath is a hamlet in the civil parish of Tangley situated in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Test Valley district...

Linkenholt
Linkenholt

Linkenholt is a village near Andover in Hampshire, England with about 40 inhabitants. It is in the civil Parish of Faccombe. The Domesday Book of 1086...

Conholt
Conholt

Conholt was a small village in east Wiltshire, England, close to the Hampshire border and about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Andover. It is now the site...

Long Acre Wood Derbyshire
Mill Wood Durham

Have you been to Assam Wood?

Leave your review of Assam Wood below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy