Ash Pole Spinney

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Ash Pole Spinney

Stockton Locks Seen here from Blue Lias bridge, there are eight locks in the Stockton flight on the Grand Union Canal. These locks were among those widened in the 1930s to accommodate broad beamed boats; in practice, however, the 'working pair' became the norm, consisting of a motor boat and a towed butty which could occupy the locks side by side.
Stockton Locks Credit: Stephen McKay

Ash Pole Spinney is a woodland area located in Warwickshire, England. Situated near the village of Ash Pole, this spinney is characterized by its dense growth of ash trees, which gives it its name. The woodland covers an area of approximately 10 hectares, providing a natural habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

The ash trees within the spinney are tall and slender, with a distinctive pale grey bark. They create a beautiful canopy that allows dappled sunlight to filter through, creating a tranquil and enchanting atmosphere. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of fallen leaves, providing a rich humus layer that supports a diverse range of plant species.

Wildflowers such as bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones carpet the forest floor in spring, creating a breathtaking spectacle of color. The spinney is also home to a variety of ferns, mosses, and lichens, which thrive in the damp and shaded conditions.

The woodland is a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer can also be spotted within the spinney. It provides a vital habitat for these creatures, offering food, shelter, and protection from predators.

Ash Pole Spinney is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, who visit to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the woodland. It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy its beauty.

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Ash Pole Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.279963/-1.3737453 or Grid Reference SP4264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stockton Locks Seen here from Blue Lias bridge, there are eight locks in the Stockton flight on the Grand Union Canal. These locks were among those widened in the 1930s to accommodate broad beamed boats; in practice, however, the 'working pair' became the norm, consisting of a motor boat and a towed butty which could occupy the locks side by side.
Stockton Locks
Seen here from Blue Lias bridge, there are eight locks in the Stockton flight on the Grand Union Canal. These locks were among those widened in the 1930s to accommodate broad beamed boats; in practice, however, the 'working pair' became the norm, consisting of a motor boat and a towed butty which could occupy the locks side by side.
Grand Union Canal, near Long Itchington Looking down from Blue Lias Bridge towards Itchington locks. The Blue Lias pub is out of shot to the left; the splendid weeping willow shrouds some of the boats moored by the pub's garden. On the immediate right a tap is mounted on the black post to allow boaters to replenish their water tanks.
Grand Union Canal, near Long Itchington
Looking down from Blue Lias Bridge towards Itchington locks. The Blue Lias pub is out of shot to the left; the splendid weeping willow shrouds some of the boats moored by the pub's garden. On the immediate right a tap is mounted on the black post to allow boaters to replenish their water tanks.
Birdingbury Fields Farm Sunflower Plantation.
Birdingbury Fields Farm
Sunflower Plantation.
Field pathway
Field pathway
Millennium Way path
Millennium Way path
Path to Stockton
Path to Stockton
The Two Boats pub
The Two Boats pub
The Blue Lias pub
The Blue Lias pub
Stockton Locks
Stockton Locks
Leigh Crescent, Long Itchington Part of a housing estate on the edge of the village; there is a small convenience store on the left.
Leigh Crescent, Long Itchington
Part of a housing estate on the edge of the village; there is a small convenience store on the left.
The Blue Lias and the Grand Union Canal Boaters can moor right outside this popular canalside pub with its distinctive dinosaur sign.
The Blue Lias and the Grand Union Canal
Boaters can moor right outside this popular canalside pub with its distinctive dinosaur sign.
Early Morning, Grand Union Canal
Early Morning, Grand Union Canal
Stockton Bridge, Grand Union Canal
Stockton Bridge, Grand Union Canal
Stockton Locks, Grand Union Canal
Stockton Locks, Grand Union Canal
Wet Road at Sunset Birdingbury Bridge.
Wet Road at Sunset
Birdingbury Bridge.
Grand Union Canal
Grand Union Canal
Stockton-Nelson's Wharf Grand Union Canal Nelson's Arm of the Grand Union Canal is slowly being unearthed.
Stockton-Nelson's Wharf Grand Union Canal
Nelson's Arm of the Grand Union Canal is slowly being unearthed.
Stockton-Nelson's Wharf Grand Union Canal A footbridge now carries the footpath over the canal at the point which a bridge carried the Leamington-Weedon Line.
Stockton-Nelson's Wharf Grand Union Canal
A footbridge now carries the footpath over the canal at the point which a bridge carried the Leamington-Weedon Line.
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Ash Pole Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SP4264 (Lat: 52.279963, Lng: -1.3737453)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Stratford-on-Avon

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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Stockton Locks
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