Ash Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Basingstoke and Deane

England

Ash Copse

Lasham Airfield Between Basingstoke and Alton. Owned by, and the home of, the Lasham Gliding Society, one of the largest gliding clubs in the world. ATC Lasham Ltd also has an airliner maintenance facility there.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasham_Airfield" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasham_Airfield">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>
Lasham Airfield Credit: M J Richardson

Ash Copse is a woodland located in Hampshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is known for its diverse range of trees and wildlife. The copse is predominantly made up of ash trees, hence its name, but also features other species such as oak, beech, and birch.

The woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife. It is home to numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Mammals such as deer, badgers, and foxes can also be found within the copse, along with a range of insects and butterflies.

Ash Copse offers visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty through its network of footpaths and trails. These paths wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene surroundings. The copse is particularly picturesque in the spring, when the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells and other wildflowers.

The woodland is managed by the local council, who ensure its preservation and conservation. They work to maintain a healthy ecosystem within the copse, promoting biodiversity and protecting the trees from disease or damage.

Ash Copse is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife make it a truly enchanting woodland to explore.

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

Ash Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.190668/-1.0505343 or Grid Reference SU6643. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lasham Airfield Between Basingstoke and Alton. Owned by, and the home of, the Lasham Gliding Society, one of the largest gliding clubs in the world. ATC Lasham Ltd also has an airliner maintenance facility there.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasham_Airfield" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasham_Airfield">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>
Lasham Airfield
Between Basingstoke and Alton. Owned by, and the home of, the Lasham Gliding Society, one of the largest gliding clubs in the world. ATC Lasham Ltd also has an airliner maintenance facility there. LinkExternal link
Junction with The Avenue on A339 Road here leads to airfield and Lasham Gliding Centre
Junction with The Avenue on A339
Road here leads to airfield and Lasham Gliding Centre
Hill and bends on A339 Near Lasham
Hill and bends on A339
Near Lasham
A very damp Spain Lane
A very damp Spain Lane
The Street, Herriard
The Street, Herriard
The Fur and Feathers, Southrope
The Fur and Feathers, Southrope
Back Lane at the junction of the A339
Back Lane at the junction of the A339
The Street, Southrope
The Street, Southrope
Back Lane, Southrope
Back Lane, Southrope
Village Hall in Herriard
Village Hall in Herriard
The A339 in Herriard
The A339 in Herriard
Track through Merritt's Copse A public bridleway, a way to Herriard from Ellisfield.
Track through Merritt's Copse
A public bridleway, a way to Herriard from Ellisfield.
Path across field at Home Farm
Path across field at Home Farm
Field edge at Home Farm
Field edge at Home Farm
The Royal Oak at Lasham
The Royal Oak at Lasham
Pond and house at Lasham
Pond and house at Lasham
St Mary's Church, Lasham
St Mary's Church, Lasham
Old Milestone in Lasham, Herriard parish Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road, in parish of Herriard (Basingstoke and Deane District), Lasham, on grass verge at road junction, on West side of road. Candover block, erected by the Basingstoke, Preston Candover & Alton turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: B'STOKE / 7 : : ALTON / 4 :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1391750 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1391750" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1391750">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>

Milestone Society National ID: HA_BAAL07
Old Milestone in Lasham, Herriard parish
Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road, in parish of Herriard (Basingstoke and Deane District), Lasham, on grass verge at road junction, on West side of road. Candover block, erected by the Basingstoke, Preston Candover & Alton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : B'STOKE / 7 : : ALTON / 4 : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1391750 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: HA_BAAL07
Show me another place!

Ash Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU6643 (Lat: 51.190668, Lng: -1.0505343)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Basingstoke and Deane

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

///microfilm.avoid.spellings. Near Alton, Hampshire

Related Wikis

Bagmore

Bagmore is a village in Hampshire, England.

Herriard railway station

Herriard railway station was a railway station in the village of Herriard, Hampshire, UK. The station was a stop on the Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway...

Lasham Airfield

Lasham Airfield (ICAO: EGHL) is an aerodrome 3.6 miles (5.8 km) north-west of Alton in Hampshire, England, in the village of Lasham. Th airfield was built...

Burkham

Burkham is a hamlet in the large civil parish of Bentworth in Hampshire, England including a large country house, Burkham House. The nearest town is Alton...

Southrope

Southrope is a hamlet in the civil parish of Herriard, Hampshire. It has one pub, named the Fur and Feathers. The hamlet was once considered a part of...

Lasham

Lasham is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) northwest of Alton and 1.2 miles (1...

Herriard

Herriard is a village and civil parish in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. Its nearest town is Basingstoke, which lies 4+1⁄2 miles...

Bentworth and Lasham railway station

Bentworth and Lasham railway station in Hampshire, England was on the Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway between the villages of Bentworth to the south...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.190668,-1.0505343
Cold Harbour
Place: locality
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1917841/-1.0544522
Ladydays Dell
Place: locality
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1878471/-1.0511611
New Inn Brow
Place: locality
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.1888026/-1.0472817
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1896406/-1.0446467
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1890775/-1.0459086
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1883378/-1.0475501
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1875838/-1.0492413
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.186465/-1.0499775
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1901702/-1.0434222
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1904442/-1.047581
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1942146/-1.0466154
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.192927/-1.0469091
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1916898/-1.0472283
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.189728/-1.0485292
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1891203/-1.0492668
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1885025/-1.0512355
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1884353/-1.0553554
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1883949/-1.053341
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Ash Copse?

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