Apsecastle Wood

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Apsecastle Wood

Sandown Bay As viewed from Shanklin Down. Shanklin is in the foreground, Sandown in the centre near the pier and Culver Cliff bringing up the furthest point of the cliffs. — Sandown Bay Credit: Simon Carey

Apsecastle Wood, located in the county of Hampshire, is a picturesque woodland area encompassing approximately X hectares of land. Situated in the southern part of England, this serene forest offers visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in nature.

The wood is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which form a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a myriad of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of flora, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Apsecastle Wood is home to a variety of fauna, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The woods are teeming with birdlife, such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and various songbirds. Visitors may also spot mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer, which roam freely within the forest.

The wood offers several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails meander through the forest, leading visitors to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and secluded picnic spots. The soothing sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds create a sense of peace and tranquility throughout the woodland.

Apsecastle Wood is a haven for nature lovers and provides an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its diverse flora and fauna, this Hampshire woodland offers a captivating and immersive experience for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Apsecastle Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.631897/-1.2021953 or Grid Reference SZ5681. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandown Bay

As viewed from Shanklin Down. Shanklin is in the foreground, Sandown in the centre near the pier and Culver Cliff bringing up the furthest point of the cliffs.

Simon Carey

Shanklin Down

Looking up the combe from the bridleway that links Shanklin Down with Middle Barn,

Simon Carey

Shanklin Down

This is a good bridleway on broad downland towards the radar and radio masts at St. Boniface Down SZ5678. It is usually much more popular with walkers.

Graham Horn

From Shanklin Down

Looking north-west from the wide downland with St. Martin's Down SZ5680 to the right and Wroxall SZ5579 in the valley to the left.

Graham Horn

High Street, Shanklin â 1978

Providing an 'olde-tyme' backdrop to a venerable bus. Southern Vectis 702 is a Bristol K with ECW bodywork, new to the company in 1939 and converted for open top services in 1959. When this view was taken she was already approaching her 40th year of service with the company, and although seen here on a private charter, was still regularly used on normal services. In 2021, now affectionately called 'The Old Girl', she is still in service, although now only used for special private charter work. As such, she holds the UK, and possibly world, record for a bus in continuous service with the same operator. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Crossroads at Apse Heath

Showing the single local store at the intersection of the A3056 Newport Road, with Alverstone Road to the north and Ventnor Road to the south.

Paul Coueslant

Bus station and garage, Shanklin â 1978

Many major bus companies between the 1930s and 1950s combined garaging of buses with passenger terminals, and Southern Vectis was no exception. This view shows the scene when Southern Vectis was part of the National Bus Company. The bus is a Leyland National, no.883. This was the standard single deck bus developed for the NBC in the early 1970s and was found throughout the UK, with over 7000 being built. The site is now occupied by a supermarket Link with bus services now loading at the kerbside on Landguard Road. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust