Oatash Row Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Oatash Row Copse

London Road London Road in Ashington near Church Lane looking northwards. — London Road Credit: Chris Thomas-Atkin

Oatash Row Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this serene forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The copse is situated in close proximity to the village of Oatash, from which it derives its name.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broad-leaved trees, such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense and diverse canopy. These trees provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. The copse is particularly known for its thriving population of woodland birds, such as woodpeckers, nightingales, and buzzards, which can be spotted and heard throughout the year.

The forest floor of Oatash Row Copse is a carpet of lush greenery, adorned with a plethora of wildflowers and ferns. This rich undergrowth provides a habitat for numerous small mammals, including rabbits, squirrels, and voles. Additionally, the copse is home to several species of reptiles, such as adders and slow worms, which can be seen basking in the sun during warmer months.

Oatash Row Copse offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. The tranquil atmosphere and scenic surroundings make it an ideal location for walking, picnicking, and photography.

Overall, Oatash Row Copse in Sussex is a remarkable woodland that showcases the beauty and biodiversity of the English countryside. Its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and peaceful ambiance make it a cherished destination for nature enthusiasts and a valuable ecological treasure.

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Oatash Row Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.918261/-0.38351397 or Grid Reference TQ1314. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

London Road

London Road in Ashington near Church Lane looking northwards.

Chris Thomas-Atkin

The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul

The church is a Grade II* (star) listed building. See Link

Chris Thomas-Atkin

Chanctonbury Ring Fort: Off the South Downs Way

This ring at the top of the hill, is situated in the far south eastern corner of the grid square.

Pam Brophy

All Saints Church, Buncton

12th Century Church in the tiny Parish of Wiston with Buncton.

Janine Forbes

Rock Common Sand Pit

Looking south over deep sand pit near the centre of the square. The sand is used for readymix concrete etc.

Chris Shaw

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Ashington

Extended in 1871. One of the bells (the stocks for which were renewed for the millennium) dates back to 1350.

Janine Forbes

The Old Mill

Once a family owned water mill this is now a hotel.

Janine Forbes

Shoots Garden Centre

Situated just off the A24 at Washington, north of Worthing. In a square devoid of features, this modern garden centre and a nearby row of modern business premises are the only points of note.

Ron Strutt

London Road, Ashington

Looking north from the southern end of the village. Once, as its name suggests, this was the main A24 London to Worthing road. Now the traffic has been diverted away onto a bypass and the main street has been traffic-calmed. In recent years the village has developed from being a straggle along the main road into a substantial dormitory village. Surprisingly, the church is on the outskirts of the village. This may be because a Roman building, possibly a villa, existed at Church Farm and maybe the original church was associated with it.

Ron Strutt

Ashington

The A24 underpass at the south end of London Road looking south. The bypass skirts the eastern side of the village and joins up with the original main road just south of this point. The road under the underpass is the road to Hole Street and Wiston and also links up with the southbound carriageway.

Ron Strutt

Bushovel Farm, Wiston

Formerly called Bush Hovel Farm, it is seen slightly left of centre in this picture taken from Chanctonbury Ring. What is interesting is the circular shape of the field to the right of the farmhouse and buildings (with an extension on the right). This betrays it as having been an early clearing in the vast, heavily wooded Sussex Weald from which the farm was created. There are several farms along the foot of the downs here. At first sight it appears not to be the best situation for a farm, the southern sun being blocked by the bulk of the downs for much of the year (although not at Bushovel), but it is along this line that the chalk of the downs gives way to the gault clay of the Weald and it is here that numerous springs rise, providing a plentiful supply of water.

Ron Strutt

Fastings Cottage, Chanctonbury Ring Road

Ron Strutt

Wiston Tearooms

Wiston tearooms is at the southern end of the village. In the garden is a substantial collection of animals including various species of chickens, duck and geese, as well as two pigs, Henry - the infamous "Ashington pig" who was found wandering in the nearby village of Ashington - and George, goats, and a pony.

Ron Strutt

Fields of Hole Street Farm

A view across this entirely agricultural square: the fields of Hole Street Farm, looking towards Upper Chancton, with the trees of Birth Copse in the middle distance. The hedge line in the foreground is probably ancient; it marks the parish boundary.

Ron Strutt