Ash Covert

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Ash Covert

The Forge 86a Upper Village Road Sunninghill The house was built 25 years ago following demolition of the original factory (The Forge). The climber on the right is Solanum jasminoides 'Album', still flowering profusely in October.
The Forge 86a Upper Village Road Sunninghill Credit: Mick Crawley

Ash Covert is a small woodland area located in Berkshire, England. Situated near the town of Wood, it is a charming forest that offers visitors a tranquil and natural escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Spanning approximately 100 acres, Ash Covert is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is primarily composed of ash trees, which give the area its name, but it also features a variety of other tree species such as oak, birch, and beech. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the many woodland creatures that call this area home.

The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. It is not uncommon to spot deer, badgers, and various bird species while exploring the trails and pathways that wind through the woods. The area is also home to a small pond, which attracts a variety of amphibians and insects.

Ash Covert is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. The peaceful ambience and abundant wildlife make it an ideal spot for those seeking a quiet retreat or an opportunity to connect with nature. The forest is well-maintained, with designated walking trails and picnic areas available for visitors to enjoy.

Overall, Ash Covert offers a beautiful and serene woodland experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Berkshire's countryside.

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Ash Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.418372/-0.64904985 or Grid Reference SU9469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Forge 86a Upper Village Road Sunninghill The house was built 25 years ago following demolition of the original factory (The Forge). The climber on the right is Solanum jasminoides 'Album', still flowering profusely in October.
The Forge 86a Upper Village Road Sunninghill
The house was built 25 years ago following demolition of the original factory (The Forge). The climber on the right is Solanum jasminoides 'Album', still flowering profusely in October.
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
Stag-headed Quercus robur in Church Field Silwood Park As the tree ages,  there comes a point when the canopy starts to contract each year  leaving the resilient but now dead limbs behind.
Stag-headed Quercus robur in Church Field Silwood Park
As the tree ages, there comes a point when the canopy starts to contract each year leaving the resilient but now dead limbs behind.
Larch Avenue A road between Silwood Road (the B383) and Rise Road.
Larch Avenue
A road between Silwood Road (the B383) and Rise Road.
Ascot High Street The high street in Ascot on race day - a place to avoid if you aren't heading to the races yourself, viewed from the petrol station. Lots of illegal parking and thousands of cars flocking everywhere.
Ascot High Street
The high street in Ascot on race day - a place to avoid if you aren't heading to the races yourself, viewed from the petrol station. Lots of illegal parking and thousands of cars flocking everywhere.
Dorian Drive A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. To the left are road markings for Cheapside C of E Primary School.
Dorian Drive
A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. To the left are road markings for Cheapside C of E Primary School.
Dorian Drive A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. The houses are all in a typical Ascot style, but not particularly large.
Dorian Drive
A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. The houses are all in a typical Ascot style, but not particularly large.
Ascot : Old Golden Gates Lodge At the former entrance to Ascot race-course. Grade II listed lodge - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119816?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119816?section=official-list-entry">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>
Ascot : Old Golden Gates Lodge
At the former entrance to Ascot race-course. Grade II listed lodge - LinkExternal link
Royal Berkshire Hotel Once owned by the Spencer Family (Winston Spencer Churchill) the building was later  used as a School for the blind and since the early 1970's has been a hotel. An ideal billet for the  Ascot races or Sunningdale Golf.
Royal Berkshire Hotel
Once owned by the Spencer Family (Winston Spencer Churchill) the building was later used as a School for the blind and since the early 1970's has been a hotel. An ideal billet for the Ascot races or Sunningdale Golf.
Walled Garden for The Oaks The Oaks was the name of Charles Churchill's 1705 mansion. Now the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542840">SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel</a>
Walled Garden for The Oaks
The Oaks was the name of Charles Churchill's 1705 mansion. Now the SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel
Gates to a Walled Garden These days more a walled lawn than a garden. You can see a recreation of what  the eighteenth century gardens may have looked like at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542843">SU9468 : Walled Garden for The Oaks</a>
Gates to a Walled Garden
These days more a walled lawn than a garden. You can see a recreation of what the eighteenth century gardens may have looked like at SU9468 : Walled Garden for The Oaks
Sadly Not Longer a Fish Pond I am fairly sure a combination of Herons and a bloom of  blue green algae have put paid to any fish that lived in the pond of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542840">SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel</a>.
Sadly Not Longer a Fish Pond
I am fairly sure a combination of Herons and a bloom of blue green algae have put paid to any fish that lived in the pond of the SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel.
The Way to Cheapside Cheap? Round here who's kidding whom? The left-hand fork leads to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542859">SU9568 : Charles III's Back Garden Gate</a>. The building at the fork is the Bluebells restaurant; sadly, I didn't get a chance to try the fayre  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bluebells-restaurant.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bluebells-restaurant.co.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>.
The Way to Cheapside
Cheap? Round here who's kidding whom? The left-hand fork leads to SU9568 : Charles III's Back Garden Gate. The building at the fork is the Bluebells restaurant; sadly, I didn't get a chance to try the fayre LinkExternal link.
Charles III's Back Garden Gate The automatic gates to the grounds of Charlie's dacha in Windsor. They are normally closed 
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6385571">SU9568 : Blacknest Gate and Lodge</a>
Charles III's Back Garden Gate
The automatic gates to the grounds of Charlie's dacha in Windsor. They are normally closed see SU9568 : Blacknest Gate and Lodge
Paddocks by the London Road I have a feeling these may be polo ponies.
Paddocks by the London Road
I have a feeling these may be polo ponies.
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill
Show me another place!

Ash Covert is located at Grid Ref: SU9469 (Lat: 51.418372, Lng: -0.64904985)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

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Cheapside
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Ahwi UK
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PVFM Ltd
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Office: yes
Phone: https://www.paulvidgenforestmachines.co.uk/
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