Nash's Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Nash's Copse

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

Nash's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Berkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike. The copse is situated near the village of Hermitage, just a short distance from Newbury.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native British tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing a tranquil and shaded environment for visitors. The forest floor is covered in a blanket of vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding to the copse's natural beauty.

Nash's Copse is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The copse is also a sanctuary for small mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels. Nature enthusiasts may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures as they go about their daily activities.

There are several well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through Nash's Copse, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for peaceful contemplation and relaxation. The copse is a popular destination for families, dog walkers, and those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Nash's Copse in Berkshire is a natural gem, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Nash's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.414421/-0.64482352 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 west-southwest along Church Road
Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: churchyard
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: churchyard
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: early February 2022
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
site of the former Sunninghill Gasometer After lying derelict for many years, the gasometer was eventually demolished, then the site lay as waste ground for a decade, during which period it developed a very diverse flora.  All that is gone now, as the long-delayed housing development is underway.
site of the former Sunninghill Gasometer
After lying derelict for many years, the gasometer was eventually demolished, then the site lay as waste ground for a decade, during which period it developed a very diverse flora. All that is gone now, as the long-delayed housing development is underway.
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.
Park Crescent A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent
A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent
A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent
A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Larch Avenue A road between Silwood Road (the B383) and Rise Road.
Larch Avenue
A road between Silwood Road (the B383) and Rise Road.
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
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Nash's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU9469 (Lat: 51.414421, Lng: -0.64482352)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///windy.soil.served. Near Ascot, Berkshire

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