Ashmore Wood

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Ashmore Wood

Farmland, Ellesborough Here a bridleway follows the field&#039;s edge on the approach to Chisley and Hengrove Woods. The woodland of Little Hampden Common is to the right. — Farmland, Ellesborough Credit: Andrew Smith

Ashmore Wood is a small woodland located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated near the village of Ashmore Green, it covers an area of approximately 20 acres. The wood is part of a larger forested area known as Ashmore Woodland, which spans over 200 acres.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and tranquil environment. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem.

Ashmore Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and enjoy its natural beauty. The peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for birdwatching, with a wide array of bird species calling the wood their home. The wood is also home to various small mammals, such as squirrels and rabbits.

The management of Ashmore Wood focuses on preserving its natural habitat and promoting biodiversity. Conservation efforts include managing the tree population, maintaining the walking trails, and protecting the woodland from invasive species.

Overall, Ashmore Wood is a picturesque and biodiverse woodland in Buckinghamshire, providing a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors.

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Ashmore Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.736992/-0.76172827 or Grid Reference SP8504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Ellesborough

Here a bridleway follows the field's edge on the approach to Chisley and Hengrove Woods. The woodland of Little Hampden Common is to the right.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Little Hampden

A footpath, in practice, follows this side of the hedge, switching to the right for the climb up the other side of the valley. The map suggests it should be to the right throughout. Arable fields occupy gentle slopes in the bottom of the valley with woodland on steeper slopes on either side.

Andrew Smith

Chequers near Ellesborough

Chequers is the country house of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Steve Daniels

View looking south from Little Hampden

This photo is of a view taken from The Chiltern Way west of Little Hampden looking south across open field towards Hampden Bottom and the hill beyond.

David Hillas

View looking west towards Hampden Bottom

This photo shows The Chiltern Way footpath looking west from Warren Wood towards Hampden Bottom and the Chiltern Hills beyond. The large log to the right of the photo is a seat for walkers to sit down and admire this view.

David Hillas

Notice in field near Hampden Bottom (1)

This notice is by a gate in a field east of Hampden Bottom. It has the following wording: Field to Fork: Our crops and your cereal Cereals are an important part of our British diet as key ingredients for many of the foods we enjoy, but also for feeding farm animals. Crops that are sown immediately after harvest that grow through the winter, are known as winter cereals and can be used for flour and breakfast cereals. Some of our lighter, free draining Chiltern soils are also suitable for crops sown in the spring - spring cereals - both wheat for bread and barley for beer. We work hard to bring these arable crops from the field, to your fork. Image of wheat and barley with a family having breakfast. In the lower left corner is the following wording: Please help us to help our wildlife by kindly: . Sticking to footpaths and avoid walking across our grassland, crops and field margins . Keeping your dogs on a lead on all parts of our farm . Picking up litter and taking your rubbish home with you . Closing gates after you

David Hillas

Notice in field near Hampden Bottom (2)

This yellow notice is fixed to a gate in a field east of Hampden Bottom. It has the following wording in black: YOUR DOG CAN SCARE OR HARM FARM ANIMALS STAY SAFE - USE A LEAD AROUND LIVESTOCK BUT RELEASE YOUR DOG IF CHASED BY CATTLE WHEREVER YOU ARE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG BAG IT AND BIN IT Love your Countryside and follow the Countryside Code The notice below has the heading "What is a field margin?"

David Hillas

Notice in field near Hampden Bottom (3)

This photo shows a notice by a gate on The Chiltern Way east of Hampden Bottom. It has the following wording: Field to Fork: Your meat, sausages and Sunday Roast As you walk across the Chilterns, you may be lucky enough to spot some of our farmed livestock- sheep, cows and pigs. We take great care of our animals, they are very important to us and make the delicious meat products for us to enjoy. Many of us keep rare breeds such as Herdwick sheep and some are certified as organic. Image of a cow and sheep with a family having a meal. In the lower left corner. Please help us to help our wildlife by kindly: . Sticking to footpaths and avoid walking across our grassland, crops and field margins . Keeping your dogs on a lead on all parts of our farm . Picking up litter and taking your rubbish home with you. . Closing gates after you

David Hillas

Notice in field near Hampden Bottom (4)

This photo shows a notice by a gate on The Chiltern Way east of Hampden Bottom. It has the following wording: What is a field margin? Upper left Field margins can offer a spectacular display of flowers for you to enjoy as well as a vital source of food, shelter and habitat for our wildlife. We have planted specific wildflowers that help our butterflies in the summer or seed rich plants that help our birds in the winter. Upper right Keep an eye out for flowers such as Knapweed, Oxeye and Birds-Foot-Trefoil. You might also see Comma and Marbled White butterflies, as well as Skylarks nesting. Image of a field with birds and butterflies Lower left Please help us to help our wildlife by kindly: . Sticking to footpaths and avoid walking across our grassland, crops and field margins . Keeping your dogs on a lead on all parts of our farm . Picking up litter and taking your rubbish home with you . Closing gates after you

David Hillas

Notice in field near Hampden Bottom (5)

This notice is by a gate in a field east of Hampden Bottom. It has the following wording: Welcome to our farm The Chilterns is a working landscape, which supports our crops and livestock, as well as habitats for countless wildlife species. We, and other farmers across the region, are working hard to conserve and enhance the landscape, grow crops to provide delicious and nutritious food for you, and protect the landscape for future generations to enjoy. Please help us by sticking to the footpaths, keeping dogs on leads and respecting field margins and other important habitats signposted on our farm. Image of a field with a walker by the gate. The notice below "Field to Fork: Your meat, sausages and Sunday roast" is at Link.

David Hillas

View towards Hampden Bottom from Lady Hampden's Wood

This photo is taken from the north edge of Lady Hampden's Wood and shows The Chiltern Way path leading towards Hampden Bottom, with Hengrove Wood in the distance. Hampden Bottom Farm is to the right of the photo.

David Hillas

Footpath and Old Road

A path leaves the Icknield Way Trail and heads off into Hengrove Wood. On the right is what is still shown on the map as a surfaced, yellow road. It ends just here and is in a dreadful condition.

Des Blenkinsopp

Leaning Signpost in Chisley Wood

A number of paths go through the woods up here, including the Icknield Way Trail and the South Bucks Way. Vehicle access is possible up to this point and it looks like someone's managed to hit the signpost.

Des Blenkinsopp

Fields, Woods & Hedges, Little Hampden

Farmland along a shallow dry valley with a line of woodland along the steeper slope. Typical Chiltern scenery.

Des Blenkinsopp

New Building at Little Hampden

There are very few buildings at Little Hampden so this new place is quite an addition. Steps up to the church on the left, parish noticeboard in front.

Des Blenkinsopp

Little Hampden Church

A 13th century church with maybe earlier walling. It doesn't seem to have a dedication according to British History on Line Link

which has a lot of information about the Manor as well as the church. The parish is now incorporated with Great Hampden. There is one service a month held here. Not easy to photograph from the tiny churchyard.

Des Blenkinsopp

Royal Oak and Flag

The tree was planted to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. 70 years on in February 2022, when this was taken, a flag is out in Little Hampden for her platinum jubilee.

Des Blenkinsopp