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Aldershot Stubs

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Rushmoor

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Aldershot Stubs

Navigating northwards up the Basher (19) Path eastwards from Chandlers Road to Stony Hill
Navigating northwards up the Basher (19) Credit: Basher Eyre

Aldershot Stubs is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Situated near the town of Aldershot, this enchanting forest spans over a sprawling area, offering visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of alder trees, which lend the forest its name. The alders create a cool and shaded environment, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking solitude.

Aldershot Stubs boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The forest is home to a wide variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls. It is not uncommon to see squirrels darting between the trees or deer grazing in the undergrowth.

Visitors to Aldershot Stubs can explore the forest through a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails. These pathways wind through the wood, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and providing opportunities for leisurely walks or invigorating hikes.

The wood also features several picnic areas, allowing visitors to enjoy a meal surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Additionally, there are designated camping spots for those who wish to spend a night under the stars.

Aldershot Stubs is a cherished natural gem in Hampshire, offering a peaceful retreat for individuals and families alike. Its idyllic setting, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a connection with nature.

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Navigating northwards up the Basher (19) Path eastwards from Chandlers Road to Stony Hill
Navigating northwards up the Basher (19)
Path eastwards from Chandlers Road to Stony Hill
Navigating northwards up the Basher (20) The path to Scarp Hill
Navigating northwards up the Basher (20)
The path to Scarp Hill
Mytchett Lake from the Basingstoke Canal towpath At Mytchett the Basingstoke Canal made use of an existing lake or flash, running along its western edge. The origins of the flashes are unknown but they probably resulted from gravel extraction. From the Basingstoke Canal website: Mytchett Lake is an extensive area of open water with abundant white water lily Nymphaea alba and common bulrush Schoenoplectus lacustris and is notable for its fringing colony of purple willow Salix purpurea which is rare in Surrey. The lake supports a large colony of red-eyed damselfly Erythromma najas.
Mytchett Lake from the Basingstoke Canal towpath
At Mytchett the Basingstoke Canal made use of an existing lake or flash, running along its western edge. The origins of the flashes are unknown but they probably resulted from gravel extraction. From the Basingstoke Canal website: Mytchett Lake is an extensive area of open water with abundant white water lily Nymphaea alba and common bulrush Schoenoplectus lacustris and is notable for its fringing colony of purple willow Salix purpurea which is rare in Surrey. The lake supports a large colony of red-eyed damselfly Erythromma najas.
The Blackwater at North Camp The River Blackwater at North Camp, almost lost beneath a maze of flyovers, slips roads, and roundabouts all associated with the Blackwater Valley Road. Despite its culverted and insignificant appearance, it does in fact mark the border between Surrey and Hampshire, which I suppose I was straddling when I took the photograph. Nearby the course of the river is almost lost in a mass of worked-out gravel pits but a few miles further on it flows through open meadows.
The Blackwater at North Camp
The River Blackwater at North Camp, almost lost beneath a maze of flyovers, slips roads, and roundabouts all associated with the Blackwater Valley Road. Despite its culverted and insignificant appearance, it does in fact mark the border between Surrey and Hampshire, which I suppose I was straddling when I took the photograph. Nearby the course of the river is almost lost in a mass of worked-out gravel pits but a few miles further on it flows through open meadows.
North Camp station North Camp station is on the former South Eastern Railway line from Redhill to Reading via Guildford. It has had a variety of names: North Camp, Aldershot from 1858, renamed Aldershot Camp in June 1863, then Aldershot, North Camp in May 1879, Aldershot North Camp and South Farnborough in June 1910, Aldershot North in July 1923, and then North Camp from March 1924. It was built with the needs of the army in mind, with broad platforms, originally four of them but only two remain. The adjacent level crossing survives despite the construction a few years back of a flyover to carry the road over the line. Only the left-hand pavilion is now in railway use. The other (and the centre of the building) is now occupied by a dentist. The Old Ford pub (far right) used to double up as the railway refreshment rooms.
North Camp station
North Camp station is on the former South Eastern Railway line from Redhill to Reading via Guildford. It has had a variety of names: North Camp, Aldershot from 1858, renamed Aldershot Camp in June 1863, then Aldershot, North Camp in May 1879, Aldershot North Camp and South Farnborough in June 1910, Aldershot North in July 1923, and then North Camp from March 1924. It was built with the needs of the army in mind, with broad platforms, originally four of them but only two remain. The adjacent level crossing survives despite the construction a few years back of a flyover to carry the road over the line. Only the left-hand pavilion is now in railway use. The other (and the centre of the building) is now occupied by a dentist. The Old Ford pub (far right) used to double up as the railway refreshment rooms.
Lysons Avenue industrial units Lysons Avenue is lined with light industrial units of all shapes, sizes, and designs. In age they range from possibly the 1930s (the white building in the centre) to the ultra-modern (on the right).
Lysons Avenue industrial units
Lysons Avenue is lined with light industrial units of all shapes, sizes, and designs. In age they range from possibly the 1930s (the white building in the centre) to the ultra-modern (on the right).
Ash Vale station and bridge The railway from Woking to Alton via Aldershot crosses the Ash to Frimley road on a high embankment, just by Ash Vale station. The station structure - comprising mostly a staircase leading to the platforms - is a less than elegant structure.
Ash Vale station and bridge
The railway from Woking to Alton via Aldershot crosses the Ash to Frimley road on a high embankment, just by Ash Vale station. The station structure - comprising mostly a staircase leading to the platforms - is a less than elegant structure.
Ash Wharf The Basingstoke Canal at Ash Wharf, taken from the adjacent road bridge looking east. Just west of here was Ash Embankment which burst in September 1968 and nearly led to the total loss of the canal.
Ash Wharf
The Basingstoke Canal at Ash Wharf, taken from the adjacent road bridge looking east. Just west of here was Ash Embankment which burst in September 1968 and nearly led to the total loss of the canal.
Ash Wharf Looking south-east across the road junction. This spot seems none too clear whether it's in Ash or Ash Vale but it's probably the most thriving centre in the surrounding area. The road ahead climbs up the hill towards Ash, behind leads to Ash Vale, and to the right is the road to Aldershot.
Ash Wharf
Looking south-east across the road junction. This spot seems none too clear whether it's in Ash or Ash Vale but it's probably the most thriving centre in the surrounding area. The road ahead climbs up the hill towards Ash, behind leads to Ash Vale, and to the right is the road to Aldershot.
Car Park at Napier Gardens, North Camp North Camp shops are near here, it is an area that has gained prosperity in recent years. The gardens are nice.
Car Park at Napier Gardens, North Camp
North Camp shops are near here, it is an area that has gained prosperity in recent years. The gardens are nice.
Gloster Close, Ash Vale This pleasant estate is in the middle of a triangle of three railways, Aldershot to Ash, Aldershot to Ash Vale and Ash to North Camp.
Gloster Close, Ash Vale
This pleasant estate is in the middle of a triangle of three railways, Aldershot to Ash, Aldershot to Ash Vale and Ash to North Camp.
Basingstoke Canal near The Swan, Ash Vale The Swan doesn't seem to have a landing stage despite occupying the right bank.
Basingstoke Canal near The Swan, Ash Vale
The Swan doesn't seem to have a landing stage despite occupying the right bank.
Aqueduct across the A331 This carries the Basingstoke Canal across the A331. Somewhere nearby is a bat cave - they built it when the road was built.
Aqueduct across the A331
This carries the Basingstoke Canal across the A331. Somewhere nearby is a bat cave - they built it when the road was built.
Government Road, Aldershot It is difficult to find non-military things to photograph around here!
Government Road, Aldershot
It is difficult to find non-military things to photograph around here!
Basingstoke Canal in Aldershot The nearby lock is more attractive but in the wrong square!
Basingstoke Canal in Aldershot
The nearby lock is more attractive but in the wrong square!
D-Day 40, Airborne Museum, Aldershot. Para and vintage jeep.
D-Day 40, Airborne Museum, Aldershot.
Para and vintage jeep.
Aldershot Military Museum. Light tank and armoured cars of WW2 sitting outside the buildings of the museum. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/museums/0000000010-Aldershot-Military-Museum.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/museums/0000000010-Aldershot-Military-Museum.htm">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>
Aldershot Military Museum.
Light tank and armoured cars of WW2 sitting outside the buildings of the museum. LinkExternal link
Victoria Hall, Ash, Surrey This hall was built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The clock tower was added in 1900, and the extension to the left in 1906. The hall is in the most urban part of Ash, known as Ash Wharf after the wharf on the Basingstoke Canal.
Victoria Hall, Ash, Surrey
This hall was built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The clock tower was added in 1900, and the extension to the left in 1906. The hall is in the most urban part of Ash, known as Ash Wharf after the wharf on the Basingstoke Canal.
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Aldershot Stubs is located at Grid Ref: SU8852 (Lat: 51.266204, Lng: -0.73258076)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Rushmoor

Police Authority: Hampshire

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