Bartonroad Clump

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Bartonroad Clump

Shambler's Wharf, Arctic Road, Cowes - slipway winch Day, Summers winch with something like a 700 ton pull driven through reduction gears by a grasshopper beam engine that is out of view in this image. Originally steam, latterly compressed air. The engine is with a museum/dealership in Kent. There is a duplex steam/compressed air pump seen in the background. — Shambler's Wharf, Arctic Road, Cowes - slipway winch Credit: Chris Allen

Bartonroad Clump, located in Hampshire, is a charming woodland area that boasts a diverse and rich ecosystem. Spanning approximately 20 acres, this forested clump is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is primarily composed of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a visually stunning landscape throughout the year. The canopy formed by these towering trees provides shade and shelter for a myriad of flora and fauna.

Bartonroad Clump is home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and animal spotting. Visitors may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of roe deer, foxes, badgers, and various species of birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The tranquility and seclusion of the clump make it an excellent habitat for these creatures.

The forest also features a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. These paths wind through the woods, providing picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. During spring, the forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells, enhancing the enchanting atmosphere of the clump.

Bartonroad Clump is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby, making it a convenient destination for both locals and tourists. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat, a place for wildlife observation, or simply an opportunity to reconnect with nature, Bartonroad Clump offers a serene and captivating experience for all who visit.

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Bartonroad Clump Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.748294/-1.268441 or Grid Reference SZ5194. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shambler's Wharf, Arctic Road, Cowes - slipway winch

Day, Summers winch with something like a 700 ton pull driven through reduction gears by a grasshopper beam engine that is out of view in this image. Originally steam, latterly compressed air. The engine is with a museum/dealership in Kent. There is a duplex steam/compressed air pump seen in the background.

Chris Allen

Shambler's Wharf, Arctic road, Cowes - grasshopper beam engine

This was still in use on compressed air but only when needed to haul vessels up the slipway. Missed this by a day! Grasshopper engine by J P Almond, North Shields. Probably mid 19th century and installed probably second-hand in 1885. Removed in 1996.

Chris Allen

Shambler's Wharf, Arctic Road, Cowes - slipway winch

Day, Summers winch with something like a 700 ton pull driven through reduction gears by the grasshopper beam engine in the background. Originally steam, latterly compressed air. The engine is with a museum/dealership in Kent.

Chris Allen

Shambler's Wharf, Arctic Road, Cowes - pump

This shipyard had a beam engine driving a large slipway winch. It also had this small horizontal duplex non-rotative pump of the type pioneered by Worthington in the USA. I believe that like the beam engine this could still be worked by compressed air for draining sumps. The steam cylinders are on the right and the pump cylinders on the left.

Chris Allen

Cowes Floating Bridge â 1978

Leaving East Cowes. This is probably 'Bridge No.5', which was in service between 1975 and 2017. It can be seen here Link in 2013 – note the change in maximum vehicle weight from 20T to 7.5T. In both cases a standard highways sign is being used, and I wonder whether because the link is termed as a 'floating bridge' it is enforceable under Road Traffic regulations!

Alan Murray-Rust

Swiss Cottage and Gardens

In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.

Des Blenkinsopp

The far end of the beach, Osborne Bay

The beach near Osborne House, where Queen Victoria's children used to come and mess around by the sea, is really nothing special. A mixture of sand and shingle in the middle bit, and up this end stones and weed covered boulders. Apparently, the royal children loved it. It must have been such a change from their usual lives.

Des Blenkinsopp

Osborne Beach, No Landing

What used to be Queen Victoria's private beach below Osborne House is very remote and secluded. It would be very easy to come ashore here from a small boat and get a free look around the place. I guess there must be security cameras etc.

Des Blenkinsopp

Barrier on the Beach

The beach below Osborne House where Queen Victoria used to come to swim and relax. For some reason the far end is closed off by this rather half hearted looking barrier.

Des Blenkinsopp

In the Walled Garden, Osborne House

Des Blenkinsopp

Seat on the Terrace, Osborne House

An intricate ironwork seat on the upper terrace.

Des Blenkinsopp

The Park at Osborne House

Part of the extensive grounds surrounding Osborne House.

Des Blenkinsopp

Flower Beds at Osborne House

The flower beds on the terraces are planted with varieties that would have been grown in Victorian times.

Des Blenkinsopp

The Prince of Wales

The Prince of Wales public house Link

stands just opposite the entrance to Osborne House. Somehow it looks like a remnant of a once larger building, though older photographs show it looking much as it does now, apart from the replacement of the former refreshment room (the leftmost part of the main block).

HelenK

The beach, Osborne House

Quite a few visitors to Osborne House had made it over to the beach on this day of rather indifferent weather. There is a small beach cafe, and someone was heard complaining that they had run out of Victoria sponge cake. After all, where could you feel confident of being able to buy a slice of Victoria sponge, if not at the cafe at Osborne House?

HelenK

The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House

The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert's children 'could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers' Link

. Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time.

HelenK

Old Boundary Marker on Columbine Road, East Cowes

War Department Boundary Marker on Columbine Road on the southwest corner of the boundary wall of the former Victoria barracks. East Cowes parish. The inscription has been removed. Milestone Society National ID: IW_WDECOW02em

D Pitcher

Old Boundary Marker on Columbine Road, East Cowes

War Department Boundary Marker on Columbine Road on the southeast corner of the boundary wall of the former Victoria barracks. East Cowes parish. The inscription has been removed. Milestone Society National ID: IW_WDECOW03em

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Bartonroad Clump is located at Grid Ref: SZ5194 (Lat: 50.748294, Lng: -1.268441)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire