Ash Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Ash Copse

The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.
The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex Credit: Pete Chapman

Ash Copse is a picturesque woodland area located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 acres, it is known for its dense population of ash trees, hence the name. The copse is situated in a tranquil and secluded location, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is characterized by its lush greenery and diverse flora and fauna. The towering ash trees dominate the landscape, creating a dense canopy that filters the sunlight and creates a cool and shaded environment below. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the overall beauty of the copse.

Ash Copse is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, while lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, or badgers. The copse also provides a habitat for a multitude of insects, including butterflies, beetles, and bees.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the copse at their own pace. There are also designated picnic areas and benches, providing opportunities to rest and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Ash Copse is open to the public year-round, and admission is free. It is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures the preservation and protection of the woodland's natural ecosystem. The copse is a popular destination for nature lovers and families seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Ash Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.094603/-0.25879676 or Grid Reference TQ2234. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.
The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex
At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.
The Cherry Tree Public House, Near Faygate, West Sussex. A wayside inn on the N side of the A264 dual carriageway
The Cherry Tree Public House, Near Faygate, West Sussex.
A wayside inn on the N side of the A264 dual carriageway
Faygate Station, Faygate, West Sussex Not pretty, but functional. The small village of Faygate is surprisingly industrial (easy access to the railway and main A264 road probably the reason) for its location and the station fits in with the theme. On the Line between Horsham and Crawley (London Victoria - Littlehampton/Bognor Regis)
Faygate Station, Faygate, West Sussex
Not pretty, but functional. The small village of Faygate is surprisingly industrial (easy access to the railway and main A264 road probably the reason) for its location and the station fits in with the theme. On the Line between Horsham and Crawley (London Victoria - Littlehampton/Bognor Regis)
Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.
Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex
This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.
Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.
Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham
The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.
Holmbush Potteries Industrial Estate, Crawley. Conveniently situated off the main A264 road between Crawley and Horsham. Features a large builders merchants premises and several smaller trading and industrial units.
Holmbush Potteries Industrial Estate, Crawley.
Conveniently situated off the main A264 road between Crawley and Horsham. Features a large builders merchants premises and several smaller trading and industrial units.
Bridle Road To Bucks Head Through St Leonards Forest, West Sussex The start of the main route through the forest from near The Dragon pub. This is a public bridleway.
Bridle Road To Bucks Head Through St Leonards Forest, West Sussex
The start of the main route through the forest from near The Dragon pub. This is a public bridleway.
Ancient Boundary? Earthwall Adjacent to Bridleway Between Beacon Hill and the St Leonards Forest Bridleway Earthwalls are often found in forested areas an can signify the presence of a very old boundary line. They often feature distinctive trees (e.g. pollards, or yews). Here we see an earthwall in a beech wood. The public right of way (bridleway) runs close to and parallel to the earthwall for some way.
Ancient Boundary? Earthwall Adjacent to Bridleway Between Beacon Hill and the St Leonards Forest Bridleway
Earthwalls are often found in forested areas an can signify the presence of a very old boundary line. They often feature distinctive trees (e.g. pollards, or yews). Here we see an earthwall in a beech wood. The public right of way (bridleway) runs close to and parallel to the earthwall for some way.
Colgate Village Hall, Colgate, West Sussex This village hall is the centre for a lot of village life and is appropriately in the centre of the village! This particular hall building replaced one that was bombed during the second world war.
Colgate Village Hall, Colgate, West Sussex
This village hall is the centre for a lot of village life and is appropriately in the centre of the village! This particular hall building replaced one that was bombed during the second world war.
St Saviours Church, Colgate, West Sussex Centrally located in the village: almost opposite one of the two main road junctions; and near to the village hall. Brick built with a slate roof.
St Saviours Church, Colgate, West Sussex
Centrally located in the village: almost opposite one of the two main road junctions; and near to the village hall. Brick built with a slate roof.
Bridleway through Holmbush Forest, near Colgate, West Sussex This bridleway runs through Holmbush forest from Colgate to the main road between Crawley and Horsham (A264).
Bridleway through Holmbush Forest, near Colgate, West Sussex
This bridleway runs through Holmbush forest from Colgate to the main road between Crawley and Horsham (A264).
Wimland Farm, Near Faygate, West Sussex A standard sized farmstead for the area, and one where farming appears to still be the main activity. Small pond behind the bushes on the left. View taken from the public road immediately to the N.
Wimland Farm, Near Faygate, West Sussex
A standard sized farmstead for the area, and one where farming appears to still be the main activity. Small pond behind the bushes on the left. View taken from the public road immediately to the N.
Phone Mast, Wimland Farm, Near Faygate, West Sussex Phone mast in amongst the farm buildings of the main farmstead.
Phone Mast, Wimland Farm, Near Faygate, West Sussex
Phone mast in amongst the farm buildings of the main farmstead.
Road Junction near Wimland Farm, Faygate, West Sussex All narrow (single track) roads. The sign was a bit dilapidated - the central limb (to Faygate) was missing.
Road Junction near Wimland Farm, Faygate, West Sussex
All narrow (single track) roads. The sign was a bit dilapidated - the central limb (to Faygate) was missing.
Road Junction, Near Carylls Lea, Faygate, West Sussex The metalled bridleway (see square TQ2235) comes out at this junction. Directions go to Faygate, Wimland, and Rusper.
Road Junction, Near Carylls Lea, Faygate, West Sussex
The metalled bridleway (see square TQ2235) comes out at this junction. Directions go to Faygate, Wimland, and Rusper.
Field adjacent to bridleway near Carylls Lea junction, Faygate, West Sussex This corner of the field is in the SW corner of the grid square, but there were several similar open fields on either side of the public right of way (which runs along a metalled farm track at this point). The view looks down across the wide shallow valley that the A264 Crawley-Horsham road runs through. In the distance, the large house of the Holmwood estate can just be made out on the far hillside. To the Left (E) of the field is a small wood. View taken looking SSE from the bridleway.
Field adjacent to bridleway near Carylls Lea junction, Faygate, West Sussex
This corner of the field is in the SW corner of the grid square, but there were several similar open fields on either side of the public right of way (which runs along a metalled farm track at this point). The view looks down across the wide shallow valley that the A264 Crawley-Horsham road runs through. In the distance, the large house of the Holmwood estate can just be made out on the far hillside. To the Left (E) of the field is a small wood. View taken looking SSE from the bridleway.
Woodland S of bridleway between Ifield West (Crawley) and Carylls Lea junction (Faygate), West Sussex. One of many small pieces of woodland that are scattered over this part of rural Sussex. This wood is adjacent to the field in one of the other photos for this square. Mainly young deciduous trees, this area recently cleared.
Woodland S of bridleway between Ifield West (Crawley) and Carylls Lea junction (Faygate), West Sussex.
One of many small pieces of woodland that are scattered over this part of rural Sussex. This wood is adjacent to the field in one of the other photos for this square. Mainly young deciduous trees, this area recently cleared.
Barn at Coombers Farm, Faygate, West Sussex Many of the farms marked on the map in this area have now become solely residential properties, with no indication of any farming activity. Coombers Farm, however, has this sturdy (and used) modern style barn.
Barn at Coombers Farm, Faygate, West Sussex
Many of the farms marked on the map in this area have now become solely residential properties, with no indication of any farming activity. Coombers Farm, however, has this sturdy (and used) modern style barn.
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Ash Copse is located at Grid Ref: TQ2234 (Lat: 51.094603, Lng: -0.25879676)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 51.094603,-0.25879676
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Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 51.0918118/-0.2634625
Faygate
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Wikipedia: en:Faygate railway station
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Crossing
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Mini Roundabout
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Faygate
Is In: West Sussex, England, UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q967266
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
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Cafe
The Cabin
Addr City: Faygate
Addr Postcode: RH12 4SE
Addr Street: Crawley Road
Fhrs Id: 338418
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 06:30-20:00; Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa 07:00-12:00
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Bus Stop
Park Road
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Bus Stop
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Park Road
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Faygate Roundabout
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Faygate
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Faygate
Public Transport: stop_position
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Faygate Village Store
Fixme: opening hours were not clear when surveyed in January 2019
Shop: convenience
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Note: Holmbush Park Roundabout
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Noexit: yes
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: RH12 201
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Crossing Markings: no
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Crossing
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Lat/Long: 51.0923075/-0.2631728
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