Ashlands Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Ashlands Copse

Church of St Peter Credit: Alex McGregor

Ashlands Copse is a charming woodland located in Surrey, England. Spread across an area of approximately 50 acres, it offers visitors a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Situated near the town of Dorking, Ashlands Copse is easily accessible and attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families alike.

The copse is primarily composed of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine. The dense canopy created by these trees provides a cool and shady atmosphere, even during the hot summer months. This makes Ashlands Copse a popular spot for picnics and leisurely walks.

The forest floor is adorned with a rich variety of flora, including bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic, which add bursts of color and fragrance to the landscape. The copse is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and various bird species such as woodpeckers and owls.

Several well-marked trails wind their way through Ashlands Copse, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and discover its hidden gems. These paths are suitable for both casual strolls and more challenging hikes, providing options for all levels of fitness and abilities.

Overall, Ashlands Copse is a peaceful haven of nature, offering a serene environment to relax and connect with the beauty of the Surrey countryside. Whether you are seeking solitude or a fun family outing, this woodland oasis is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Ashlands Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.138243/-0.60762619 or Grid Reference SU9738. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Peter

Alex McGregor

Horses south of Little Burgate Farm

Ian Cunliffe

Fields south of Fourteen Acre Copse

Ian Cunliffe

Gate on path east of Court Farm - view to the east

There's a very clear, neat path through the cultivated fields on either side of this gate.

Ian Cunliffe

Shallon - Gaultheria shallon - near Hydon's Ball

I've never seen this plant before. I think I've got the identification right, but I'm happy to be corrected. Shallon is a naturalised native of western North America. A member of the heather family, it grows on acid soils and is regarded as somewhat invasive. It certainly seemed to be dominant here, growing in profusion on either side of the path.

Ian Cunliffe

Toll House, Chiddingfold

What looks to be an ex-toll house. The brick fabric looks late for a toll house so may well have served the Petworth Turnpike Trust in its dying years. It would have replaced a Toll House SSE on the North side of the ford/bridge at Northbridge. Milestone Society National ID: SY.CHI

Lionel Joseph

Phillips of Wormley

David Howard

Hydon's Ball

Viewpoint on top of a sandy Surrey hill near Godalming.

Colin Smith

Hambledon - National Trust cottages

The National Trust were left a number (13 I believe) of cottages in and around the village of Hambledon by local generous benefactors. Most of these cottages are now let out by the Trust on long-term leases and cannot be visited by the public - such as the one on the right in this image. However, one cottage "Oakhurst Cottage" can be viewed by prior arrangement (see Link

) - and this can be seen on the left here - and here SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon

Oakhurst Cottage is, according to our helpful guide, the second smallest National Trust property open to the public. The guided tour certainly doesn't take that long as there are just three rooms downstairs and two up. It is a charming little cottage, thought to date from the C17th, and was lived in with virtually no mod cons until the early 1980s. See the cottage in its setting here SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow

Oakhurst Cottage - Kitchen / Scullery

Tiny Oakhurst Cottage (National Trust Link

) only has three downstairs room (and only two upstairs). There is the living room, a larder and the room seen here which is the kitchen-cum-scullery. The small metal black door seen swung open behind the outside door on the left is to the large bread oven built into the corner wall of the kitchen and extending out as a projection into the back garden. The (cracked) white structure around a grate to the bread oven's right is the old "copper" where water was boiled in large quantities for e.g. washing clothes. See the cottage (external views) SU9637 : Hambledon - National Trust cottages & SU9637 : Oakhurst Cottage, Hambledon EH Grade II listing: Link

NT visitor info here: Link

Rob Farrow