Ash Spinney

Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire

England

Ash Spinney

All Saints' church, Theddingworth Credit: Bikeboy

Ash Spinney is a picturesque village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated in the heart of the woodlands, the village is known for its serene and natural surroundings, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The village is characterized by its abundant ash trees, which give it its name. The dense forest surrounding Ash Spinney provides ample opportunities for nature lovers to explore and enjoy various outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and photography.

The village itself is small and closely-knit, with a tight community of residents who take great pride in their surroundings. The houses in Ash Spinney are predominantly traditional cottages, adding to the village's charm and rustic appeal.

While it may be secluded, Ash Spinney is not far from the amenities and services offered by larger towns in the area. The closest town is Northampton, which is approximately 10 miles away, where residents can find a range of shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Ash Spinney also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major roads and motorways, making it convenient for commuters and visitors alike.

Overall, Ash Spinney is a tranquil village nestled in the woodlands of Northamptonshire, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents. With its natural beauty and close-knit community, it is a place that holds great appeal for those seeking a harmonious and close-to-nature lifestyle.

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Ash Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.460839/-0.99756423 or Grid Reference SP6885. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints' church, Theddingworth

Bikeboy

Lane to Gumley

This is a similar view to SP6786 : Lane to Gumley taken 12 years earlier. Little has changed although, being October, the colours are more autumnal and the gate on the left has been replaced.

Stephen McKay

Sheep near Theddingworth

The low morning sun has created a golden glow on this bright winter day. The sheep are going about their business unperturbed by the chilly conditions or the photographer. To the left the stream is a minor tributary of the River Welland.

Stephen McKay

Lane to Gumley

A telephoto lens emphasises the bend as this very minor single-track lane heads towards the old Rugby - Market Harborough railway.

Stephen McKay

Footbridge over the Welland

In fact there are two here: an arched masonry bridge without a parapet, and a wooden footbridge. The scene is much overgrown since it was photographed in SP6986 : Bridge over River Welland, Marston Trussell.

Bob Harvey

Looking upstream on the Welland

The view from the arched bridge, westwards toward the source of the River Welland, and also showing the wooden footbridge.

Bob Harvey

Bridge arch over the Welland

The arched masonry bridge over the Welland seen from the wooden footbridge. And a view downstream from this point SP6986 : Looking downstream from the bridge.

Bob Harvey

Looking downstream from the bridge

From the crown of the arched bridge (SP6986 : Bridge arch over the Welland) looking eastwards along the River Welland.

Bob Harvey

Wooden footbridge over the Welland

This bridge is adjacent to SP6986 : Bridge arch over the Welland which is more heavily used. Not least because a low branch of an ash tree, at about chest height, impedes passage across this bridge. The stiles at either end need some attention too.

Bob Harvey

Stile and Waymark

This is the southern end of the wooden footbridge over the Welland. This footpath goes from Marston Trussel across the river, and reaches the A4304 near Papillon Hall Farm.

Bob Harvey

The Bull

When I opened the gate on the public footpath from Marston Trussel, I noticed a sign which said "Bull in field", but in fact the long thin field shown on the Ordnance Survey has been divided in two, and the bull was in the lower field, unable to reach me on the footpath. Although here he does not look inclined to bother much with pedestrians.

Bob Harvey

A ridged field

All over the midlands you will find fields like this, long parallel ridges and furrows preserving a lost method of agriculture. We teach our schoolchildren that each cottager had a private strip, or ridge that was ploughed with a single sided plough, thus creating this corrugated landform. I am not entirely convinced that strips this narrow would be for a single family, and that the method of cultivation also produced differences in soil condition to allow for lines of different crops. Perhaps two of these were a single holding?

Bob Harvey