Dark Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Dark Plantation

St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022 Credit: Basher Eyre

Dark Plantation, Berkshire, also known as Wood or Forest, is a prominent natural area located in the county of Berkshire, England. Covering an expanse of approximately X square kilometers, Dark Plantation is a lush green forest that is known for its dense foliage and diverse ecosystem.

The forest is characterized by its tall, ancient trees, including oak, beech, and pine, which provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Dark Plantation is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species. The forest also provides a habitat for numerous insects, reptiles, and amphibians, contributing to its biodiversity. It is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who can spot various bird species, such as owls, woodpeckers, and songbirds.

The forest offers numerous recreational activities for visitors, including hiking, walking, and cycling trails that meander through its picturesque landscapes. These trails allow visitors to explore the forest's natural wonders while providing a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas and camping sites for those who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of the forest for an extended period.

Dark Plantation, Berkshire, is not only a haven for nature lovers but also an important ecological site. Its preservation and conservation play a vital role in protecting the region's natural heritage and ensuring the sustainability of its diverse flora and fauna.

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Dark Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.418006/-0.62600749 or Grid Reference SU9569. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Sunninghill The church was built between 1808 and 1827 (incorporating a Norman doorway from the previous church) with the chancel and south chapel added in 1888 by W.H. Crossland (architect of Royal Holloway College), all in yellow brick.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Sunninghill
The church was built between 1808 and 1827 (incorporating a Norman doorway from the previous church) with the chancel and south chapel added in 1888 by W.H. Crossland (architect of Royal Holloway College), all in yellow brick.
Tittenhurst A view looking north over Titness Park.
Tittenhurst
A view looking north over Titness Park.
The Great Pond I took this on a geocaching trip in Windsor Great Park.  It is very near the route of the Three Castles Path and is a spot which birdwatchers appear to enjoy, although the road across the head of the pond is actually off-limits.
The Great Pond
I took this on a geocaching trip in Windsor Great Park. It is very near the route of the Three Castles Path and is a spot which birdwatchers appear to enjoy, although the road across the head of the pond is actually off-limits.
Cheapside
Cheapside
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Dark Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU9569 (Lat: 51.418006, Lng: -0.62600749)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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