Ashen Copse

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Ashen Copse

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney Credit: Robin Webster

Ashen Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a prominent natural feature of the region. The copse is situated within close proximity to the village of Ashen, which lends its name to this enchanting forest.

Ashen Copse is characterized by its dense and diverse collection of trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These majestic trees create a canopy that provides shade and shelter to the woodland floor below. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species.

Visitors to Ashen Copse are greeted by a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the forest. These paths offer a peaceful and tranquil setting for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts to explore the copse's natural beauty. The woodland floor is adorned with a vibrant display of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding a splash of color to the already stunning landscape.

Ashen Copse is not only a haven for nature lovers but also serves as an important ecological site. The forest plays a crucial role in maintaining the local ecosystem by providing a habitat for various flora and fauna. It also contributes to the overall health of the surrounding environment by purifying the air, absorbing carbon dioxide, and preventing soil erosion.

In conclusion, Ashen Copse is a captivating woodland in Oxfordshire, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its diverse range of trees, abundant wildlife, and well-maintained trails, this forest is truly a gem that showcases the natural wonders of the region.

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Ashen Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.685992/-1.1795572 or Grid Reference SU5698. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney
On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds.  The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368712?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368712?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048036?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048036?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay
Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds.  The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048044?section=official-list-entry," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048044?section=official-list-entry,">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193400?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193400?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048043?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048043?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay
Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see LinkExternal link LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Road junction onto the A4074 at the southern end of Nuneham Courtenay.
Nuneham Courtenay
Road junction onto the A4074 at the southern end of Nuneham Courtenay.
Pylons Pylons carrying transmission lines south of Nuneham Courtenay.
Pylons
Pylons carrying transmission lines south of Nuneham Courtenay.
Cereal crop, Golden Balls Off the A4074.
Cereal crop, Golden Balls
Off the A4074.
Minor road towards Golden Balls
Minor road towards Golden Balls
A4074, Golden Balls Towards Oxford.
A4074, Golden Balls
Towards Oxford.
House on Oxford Road, Golden Balls
House on Oxford Road, Golden Balls
Oxford Road (B4015), Golden Balls Towards Clifton Hampden.
Oxford Road (B4015), Golden Balls
Towards Clifton Hampden.
Roundabout on the A4074, Golden Balls
Roundabout on the A4074, Golden Balls
Stubble field and woodland, Marsh Baldon Off the A4074.
Stubble field and woodland, Marsh Baldon
Off the A4074.
A4074, Marsh Baldon Towards Oxford.
A4074, Marsh Baldon
Towards Oxford.
Cottages, Nuneham, Courtenay On the A4074.
Cottages, Nuneham, Courtenay
On the A4074.
A4074, Nuneham, Courtenay Towards Oxford.
A4074, Nuneham, Courtenay
Towards Oxford.
Former Cockadoo Restaurant, Nuneham, Courtenay Was once the Harcourt Arms public house.
Former Cockadoo Restaurant, Nuneham, Courtenay
Was once the Harcourt Arms public house.
Elizabeth II postbox on the A4074, Nuneham Courtenay Postbox No. OX44 357.
Elizabeth II postbox on the A4074, Nuneham Courtenay
Postbox No. OX44 357.
All Saints, Nuneham Courtenay
All Saints, Nuneham Courtenay
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Ashen Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU5698 (Lat: 51.685992, Lng: -1.1795572)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///plodded.variances.emblem. Near Garsington, Oxfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.685992,-1.1795572
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.6860799/-1.1839879
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.6861278/-1.1853355
Little Baldon
Place: hamlet
Source Name: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Wikidata: Q685619
Wikipedia: en:Little Baldon
Lat/Long: 51.6817859/-1.1789634
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.6884062/-1.185101
Direction: 165
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 64
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6883703/-1.1818122
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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