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Millhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Millhill Plantation

Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking west-southwest along Church Road Credit: Basher Eyre

Millhill Plantation is a stunning woodland area located in Berkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this lush forest is a serene escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Spanning approximately 200 acres, Millhill Plantation is known for its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and pine. These majestic trees create a breathtaking canopy that provides shade and shelter for various flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a vibrant display of wildflowers, ferns, and moss, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Traversing through Millhill Plantation, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way around the woodland. These paths offer a variety of routes suitable for all levels of fitness, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike. The trails also provide access to several picturesque viewpoints, where visitors can marvel at the stunning vistas and observe the local wildlife.

Millhill Plantation is a haven for birdwatchers, with a wide range of avian species calling the forest home. From songbirds to birds of prey, visitors can spot and listen to the melodies of these winged creatures while exploring the woodland trails.

Additionally, the plantation offers various recreational activities. Picnic areas with scenic views are available for visitors to enjoy a meal amidst nature. There are also designated camping spots for those seeking a more immersive experience.

Overall, Millhill Plantation is a hidden gem in Berkshire, offering a tranquil and captivating experience for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.415442/-0.62900358 or Grid Reference SU9569. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking east-northeast along Church Road
Looking east-northeast along Church Road
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
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.
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.
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Millhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU9569 (Lat: 51.415442, Lng: -0.62900358)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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