Ashes Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Ashes Copse

Ikea (Reading) car park No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.
Ikea (Reading) car park Credit: Mr Ignavy

Ashes Copse is a picturesque woodland area located in Berkshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it covers an area of approximately 100 acres. The copse is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which give it its name. The dense canopy created by these trees provides a cool and shady environment, making it a perfect escape from the summer heat. Throughout the year, the copse transforms with the changing seasons, offering visitors a unique experience each time they visit.

Ashes Copse is home to an array of wildlife, including various bird species, squirrels, and deer. Birdwatchers can spot common woodland birds, such as robins, blackbirds, and woodpeckers, among others. The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the green landscape.

Several walking trails crisscross the copse, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails vary in length and difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers. A small stream meanders through the copse, creating a tranquil atmosphere and offering a peaceful spot for picnics or simply enjoying the sounds of nature.

Ashes Copse, with its enchanting beauty and diverse ecosystem, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers seeking solace in the heart of Berkshire.

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

Ashes Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.454914/-1.0830165 or Grid Reference SU6373. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ikea (Reading) car park No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.
Ikea (Reading) car park
No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.
Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use
On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use
At junction 12 on the M4 heading east
At junction 12 on the M4 heading east
Sulham: the city limits
Sulham: the city limits
St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate
St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate
Straight out of Enid Blyton Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church
Straight out of Enid Blyton
Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church
Sulham Churchyard: September 2022
Sulham Churchyard: September 2022
St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.etoncollege.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.etoncollege.com/">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 New College, Oxford <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.new.ox.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.new.ox.ac.uk/">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> After a period of study at Wells Theological College <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://archive.org/details/historyofwellsth00elwe" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://archive.org/details/historyofwellsth00elwe">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> he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://smbr.church/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://smbr.church/">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> He was Rector of Farnham Royal <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnham_Royal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnham_Royal">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> then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.
St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector
The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton LinkExternal link and New College, Oxford LinkExternal link After a period of study at Wells Theological College LinkExternal link he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise LinkExternal link He was Rector of Farnham Royal LinkExternal link then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.
Junction of The Street and Manor Farm Lane
Junction of The Street and Manor Farm Lane
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: September 2022
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: September 2022
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: The Queen It is two days since the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61605149" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61605149">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>
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: The Queen
It is two days since the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom LinkExternal link
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: west window
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: west window
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: aisle
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: aisle
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: war memorial
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: war memorial
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: font
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: font
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: will extract
St Laurence, Tidmarsh: will extract
Show me another place!

Ashes Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU6373 (Lat: 51.454914, Lng: -1.0830165)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///woof.pumps.novel. Near Theale, Berkshire

Related Wikis

Moor Copse

Moor Copse is a 65-hectare (160-acre) nature reserve west of Reading in Berkshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife...

Sulham and Tidmarsh Woods and Meadows

Sulham and Tidmarsh Woods and Meadows is a 75.7-hectare (187-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Reading in Berkshire. Previously...

Tidmarsh with Sulham

Tidmarsh with Sulham is a combined parish council area in the English county of Berkshire. It covers the civil parishes of Tidmarsh and Sulham, including...

Sulham

Sulham is a village in West Berkshire, England. The larger village of Tidmarsh is adjacent to Sulham on the west side, with Tilehurst on the east side...

Wilder's Folly

Wilder's Folly (also known as Pincent's Kiln, Nunhide Tower and Flint's Folly) is a folly and dovecote at Nunhide, near the village of Sulham in the English...

Tidmarsh

Tidmarsh is a village in West Berkshire, England. Its development is mainly residential and agricultural, and is centred on the A340 road between Pangbourne...

River Bourne, Berkshire

The River Bourne is a river in the English county of Berkshire. It is a tributary of the River Pang and, indirectly, of the River Thames. The Bourne's...

Battle of Englefield

The Battle of Englefield was a West Saxon victory against a Danish Viking army on about 31 December 870 at Englefield, near Reading in Berkshire. It was...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.454914,-1.0830165
Phone
Check Date: 2023-08-12
Emergency: phone
Ref: 2754A
Lat/Long: 51.4550827/-1.0846766
Phone
Emergency: phone
Ref: 2754B
Lat/Long: 51.4554273/-1.0842307
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 51.4517923/-1.0845814
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 51.4544958/-1.0879557
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.4531796/-1.0768399
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.4543027/-1.0772637
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.4554526/-1.0776553
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.4565307/-1.0775936
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.4576838/-1.0775211
Service Vehicle Suspension: yes
Service Vehicle Wheel Alignment: yes
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 51.4520032/-1.0798743
Service Vehicle Body Repair: yes
Service Vehicle Painting: yes
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 51.4517474/-1.0812556
Horsemoor Copse
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4565402/-1.0784579
Horsemoor Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4539967/-1.0778887
Ashes Copse
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4552634/-1.0821005
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Ashes Copse?

Leave your review of Ashes Copse below (or comments, questions and feedback).